Digital Development and Connectivity Program Specialist
Quick answer
US Department of State is hiring a mid-level Digital Development and Connectivity Program Specialist in Bogotá, Colombia, to serve as a technical adviser for digital-infrastructure and connectivity programming, with a salary commensurate with an FSN 11 position.
- Role
- Digital Development and Connectivity Program Specialist
- Organization
- US Department of State
- Location
- Bogotá, Colombia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Digital Development and Connectivity Program Specialist serves as the Foreign Assistance Unit's technical adviser for digital-infrastructure and connectivity programming across South America, focusing on U.S. Government-funded digital development programs.
What you'll do
- Supports the identification, assessment, and design of USG-funded digital-connectivity programs
- Provides technical review and quality-assurance support for proposed and ongoing digital-development activities
- Provides analysis and planning support to guide the FAU's digital-development and connectivity portfolio
- Supports GORs and CORs in monitoring assigned programs and awards, and assessing their continued strategic relevance and performance
What it takes
- Master's degree in telecommunications engineering, information and communications technology, computer science, cybersecurity, digital development, or another closely related discipline, plus at least six years of relevant professional experience
- Progressively responsible experience designing, reviewing, deploying, managing, or monitoring ICT and connectivity infrastructure projects
- Experience in aligning digital communications projects to social and economic development goals
- Experience conducting market research and evaluating proposals for pricing, competitiveness, and commercial viability
- Experience assessing cybersecurity considerations relevant to digital infrastructure and connectivity deployments
- Experience preparing technical scopes of work and assessing project feasibility, implementation risks, quality, sustainability, and operations and maintenance requirements
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bogotá, Colombia.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in telecommunications engineering, information and communications technology, computer science, cybersecurity, digital development, or another closely related discipline, plus at least six years of relevant professional experience.
How do I apply?
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter in English to [email protected]. Please provide your full legal name, telephone number, and email address in your resume. In your cover letter, include a brief one-paragraph summary of your recent and relevant experience related to this role along with your responses to the following: Are you legally authorized to work in Colombia and able to work daily in Bogotá? Highest level of education completed and number of years of experience related to this role. Are you willing to undergo the mandatory background check process for this role? Are you willing and able to travel, as needed, for this role? Are you willing to conduct the interview in English? When are you available to start a new job? What is your desired compensation?
How to apply
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