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The position is located in the Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS) in the Program Office (PO). The Senior Technical Advisor U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) will serve as a... The position is located in the Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS) in the Program Office (PO). The Senior Technical Advisor U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) will serve as a focal point and technical expert for technical assistance and programming support on prevention, conflict, violence, stabilization, countering violent extremism (CVE), or flexible programming and related monitoring, evaluation and learning activities supported by the CPS Bureau, to include the Complex Crises Fund (CCF), the Global Fragility Act (GFA), and other CPS programs. In this position, the Senior Technical Advisor will support the application of state of the art technical expertise and evaluation and learning approaches to ensure that activities are consistent with Agency policies and international best practices. The Senior Technical Advisor will serve in an advisory and capacity-building role for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) and collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) within CPS. The Senior Technical Advisor will fill a critical gap by working collaboratively with CPS teams to develop high quality products and processes that will serve as solid examples, models and guidance for future staff, as well as build the capacity of the staff involved in the process so that they are prepared to take the lead. CPS seeks to create stable and peaceful societies. The CPS Bureau partners with USAID Missions and U.S. Embassies to contribute to peace and stability through programs, funding, and technical services focusing on social, communal, and political aspects of crises and political transition. CPS is USAID’s dedicated team for technical and analytical expertise on peacebuilding, conflict, and violence prevention. CPS responds to complex crises and opportunities and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience. The Program Office provides oversight, guidance, coordination, and support on management, strategy, budget, communications, program, and policy issues for the Bureau. The CPS/PO works closely with Bureau leadership and offices to further the Bureau’s priorities and objectives. For more information, see: https://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/organization/bureaus/bureau-conflict-prevention-and-stabilization