Assists in the formulation of Agency policies through participation on the Agency's President's Committee, the project review committee and the audit and evaluation committee and by developing or participating in the development of bilateral program policies. Manages the Francophone Africa Area Branch with efficiency and effectiveness. 3 Successful achievement of objectives requires the incumbent of the position to deal with officials of recipient countries. 800 Lower number reflects the focus of the position on a particular area of the Agency's activities. 4 Evaluative and constructive thinking required to respond to frequent major events affecting the aid program in francophone Africa, such as the requirement to drastically curtail or build up a program in a country or to respond to a major natural disaster.
Lower percentage reflects the requirement to develop proposals within an approved framework.
The position has a primary impact on bilateral aid program to francophone Africa. 700 Lower number reflects a noticeable degree of impact on decisions concerning projects in client countries. While dollar values are high, there are other impacts on program decisions, so the primary leans toward contributory.