M&I Postdoc Workshop Topics

1.26.2009      Grant Funding Sources & Developmental Plans 2.23.2009      Grant Review 3.30.2009      Job Interview & Offer Negotiation

6.28.2010      Responding to an Advertised Job Ad - Effective Use of Cover Letter, Executive Summary, and CV

Drs. Niesel, Wikel, Wang

7.12.2010      Building up Your Own Research Interests and Pilot Grants Drs. Soong, Cong, Endsley

9.29.2010      Opportunities within Global Health Drs. LeDuc, White, Garg

Building up Your Own Research Interests and Pilot Grants

• Pilot Grants & Postdoctoral Fellowships from NIH (Endsley)

• Pilot Grants & Postdoctoral Fellowships from Foundations (Cong)

• Developing Your Own Research Projects (Soong)

• Open Discussion

USAID and USG Levels of Organization

NSC

White House

Agency

Bureau

Operating Unit

White HouseOMB

State Dept.

USAIDOffice of the Administrator

Deputy AdministratorCounselor

Executive Secretariat

Office of the Inspector General

Office of Development Partners And Overseas

Office of the General Counsel

Office of Equal Opportunity Programs

Office of Small & Disadvantaged Businesses Utilization

Office of Security

Legislative

& Public

Affairs

Latin America & the

Caribbean

Europe & Eurasia

Asia/Middle East

Africa

Economic Growth,

Agriculture & Trade

Democracy, Conflict &

Humanitarian Response

Office of Foreign Disaster

Assistance

Office of Transition Initiatives

Food for Peace Field Missions

This USAID organization chart shows the relationship of USAID to external stakeholders at the top and to operating units at the bottom. Note that there are many Operating Units both in

Washington and the Field which are not represented in this chart.

CongressOther USG Agencies: HHS (CDC), DOL, DOD, etc

Director of Foreign Assistance (F)

Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC)PEPFAR

Millennium Challenge Corporation

ManagementGlobal Health

Agriculture USAIDThe food that we eat connects each of us to the world of agriculture. Farmers and livestock producers in every country are responsible for most of the supply of food that goes through grocery stores and markets in towns and cities. USAID works with all participants in agricultural development to support efforts to increase productivity. Democracy & GovernanceThe idea of democracy is closely linked to the national identity of the United States. Even during the most isolationist periods in our early history, our relatively young country was seen as a shining beacon to individuals and families seeking personal freedoms. Expanding the global community of democracies is a key objective of U.S. foreign policy. Economic Growth & TradeAlmost two-thirds of the world’s population lives on less than $2 per day. Families are hard-pressed, at this level of income, to meet their daily needs for food and shelter. USAID economic growth and trade programs provide support both to government and private sector partners in lower-income countries to improve the levels of income their citizens enjoy.EnvironmentGrowing populations are placing increasing pressure on the natural resources in many countries and many of these resources, once used, are not renewable. USAID takes an integrated approach to natural resources management. Land and water must be managed skillfully so that they are able to maintain our basic ability to produce food for the nine billion people that the world is expected to have by 2050. Education & TrainingThe ability to read and write — or literacy — is a basic skill for people to live and work in today’s world. Yet more than 900 million adults are not literate, primarily in developing countries. More than 125 million children who should be in school are not. USAID emphasizes programs of support for basic education and places a special emphasis on improving opportunities for girls, women and other underserved and disadvantaged populations. Global HealthThe USAID’s programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world. Global PartnershipsSince its inception, USAID has worked in cooperation with U.S. and international partners to improve conditions for people around the world. While these partnerships have long been key to USAID's success, this strategy has never been more important than now. USAID is committed to an approach that recognizes and incorporates the efforts of partnership and private giving, focusing on grassroots support, local ownership, sustainability, accountability, and--not least--passion and commitment. Humanitarian AssistanceThe United States gives more to those in crisis than any other country in the world. USAID is the U.S. Government agency that is responsible for directing these contributions to thousands of non-profit partners and international organizations. USAID ensures that all of this assistance is spent in the way that most effectively helps those who are in need.

In a given sector, they• Provide global technical

leadership Engage in strategic planning

• Lead innovation and research• Provide technical support to the

field• Share lessons learned

Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Response (DCHA)

Global Health (GH)

Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade (EGAT)*

Pillar Bureaus

Office of the Assistant Administrator (AA/DAA)

Office of StrategicPlanning, Budgeting, and

Operations (SPBO)

Office of Professional Development & Management

Support (PDMS)

Office of Population & Reproductive Health (PRH)

Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA)

Office of Health, Infectious Diseases & Nutrition (HIDN)

Office of Regional & Country

Support (RCS)

Structure of the Bureau

Health, Infectious Diseases & Nutrition

Regional Bureaus

• Headed by Assistant Administrator – “Front Office”

• Provide administrative & management support via AMS office

• Lead strategic planning for a region• Maintain budget• Maintain limited number of sectoral

technical staff• Provide oversight and support to

mission programs• Are primary interface with Missions• Serve as principal contact with State

Department

• Asia and Middle East (AME)• Europe and Eurasia (E&E)• Africa (AFR)• Latin America and the

Caribbean (LAC)

USAID in the Field (Overseas)

Bi-lateral Missions

Regional Platforms

Limited USAID Presence

Functions of field mission

• Link to a country government• Request and recommend resources• Make use of those resources• Design programs and implement

agreements with country• Track implementation of agreements• Coordinate with other donors • Accountable to Washington• Host and take care of official visitors

New Challenges/Hot Topics

• Global Health Initiative • The Interagency Process• Integration• Health Systems• Women’s Centered Approaches• XDRTB• Avian influenza and H1N1• Polio Eradication

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• If you have not taken yet, you may consider courses in Public health• Beyond that, it is really networking that would pay off,• Identify the issue you are passionate about, not just seeking a job,

and participate in community oriented activities• Reach out to schools, Mayor, Congressman/woman, become

members of societies that align your thoughts and ideas•   Active approach- choose passion, explore NGOs, organizations,

and get your foot in-  http://www.internationaljobs.org/contents.html http://www.idealist.org/