USAID encourages all members of the partner community to review this Proposed Rule and provide comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on proposed revisions to various parts of 2 CFR. These revisions include updates to 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), 2 CFR 175 (Award Term for Trafficking in Persons), 2 CFR 170 … [Read more…]
Payne Fellowship Application Closing Soon!
The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). If you want to work on the front lines of some of the most pressing global challenges of our times — poverty, … [Read more…]
What is the Uniform Guidance: 2 CFR 200?
2 CFR 200, also known as the “Uniform Guidance” consists of Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. It was issued by The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) on December 26, 2013 and was compiled from previously separate OMB circulars that addressed separately administrative requirements, audits, and cost principles for specific … [Read more…]
What’s the difference between Program Income and cost share?
Some sponsored activities generate income as a by-product of the work performed. Federal regulations refer to this as program income. Examples of program income include: Cost sharing occurs when the implementer proposes, and the funder accepts, that a portion of award activities will be funded by the implementer. Once a cost sharing commitment is accepted, … [Read more…]
OMB has published a preview of the upcoming changes to 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance)
OMB’s Proposed Changes to the Uniform Grants Guidance. Earlier today OMB posted a blog highlighting proposed updates to the Uniform Grants Guidance. OMB concurrently submitted the proposed updates to the Federal Register, which will be posted for public comment soon for a period of 60 days. We will provide an update when the notice is published … [Read more…]
NEW POSITIONS AND POSITIONS CLOSING SOON! – Burma, Guatemala, and Ethiopia!
The Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) is part of USAID’s Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS). OTI is USAID’s contingency programming office supporting U.S. Missions in confronting the political problems that threaten democracy and other U.S. national interests. We are resources to fund the majority of our programs and to provide advice and assistance … [Read more…]
Webinar: How to Craft a Standout CV for International Development Roles
DevelopmentAid invites you to attend an exciting webinar on How to Craft a Standout CV for International Development Roles that will take place on 28 September, 2023 at 3 PM (Brussels)/ 9 AM (Washington DC). This web session offers an exciting learning opportunity to unravel the secrets of crafting a CV that paves the way for your success in … [Read more…]
SID-US Career Fair on October 11, 2023
The SID-United States Career Fair is an excellent opportunity for candidates of all career stages to advance their careers, make connections with influential individuals and institutions, and learn more about the current state of international development. It also provides a forum for international development organizations to recruit top talent and highlight their unique opportunities in … [Read more…]
JOB – OTI Deputy Country Representative – Ethiopia (GS-13)
The Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) is part of USAID’s Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS). OTI is USAID’s contingency programming office supporting U.S. Missions in confronting the political problems that threaten democracy and other U.S. national interests. We are resources to fund the majority of our programs and to provide advice and assistance … [Read more…]
Introduction to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) – Episode 2
Today, OFAC is releasing the second episode of its “Introduction to OFAC” web series, a series of short videos created to provide viewers with a high-level introduction on the fundamentals of OFAC and sanctions implementation. This episode, available here, introduces viewers to OFAC sanctions programs and provides an explanation of blocking and non-blocking sanctions. The … [Read more…]