DEVEX CAREER ROAD MAP
Working for USAID

The USAID workforce is made up of direct-hire and contract employees based in the U.S. and in field missions around the world. The agency hires for a range of technical, managerial, and operational roles to further U.S. interests overseas while tackling global challenges, such as poverty, disease, and climate change, in low- and middle-income countries.

Understanding the different career opportunities with USAID is just the first step in landing one of these roles, which is why we’ve assembled this step-by-step guide to help job seekers navigate the process.

What you’ll learn:

  • The different career opportunities and paths with USAID.
  • The key skills the agency looks for in new hires.
  • Insights and advice from agency professionals.
  • How to make your application to the agency standout.
  • The opportunities offered by USAID-funded projects, and much more.

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