The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the independent government agency that manages U.S. foreign assistance programs worldwide. Such programs advance major U.S. foreign policy interests and help foster in host countries the suitable environment to promote sustained economic growth and social development. USAID was created under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 in recognition of the above objectives.

Current vacancies can be found on our employment opportunities page and in local newspapers. If you have Moldovan citizenship and you wish to apply for an announced Foreign Service National (FSN) job, please send your application to: See similar questions...

USAID operates in the following four corners of the globe: Africa, Asia & the Near East, Latin America & the Caribbean and Europe & Eurasia. The Agency deploys its presence though Missions in 86 countries. For more information on missions worldwide, go to www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/osdbu/guide10a.htm. See similar questions...

All USAID programs and contracts are predominantly awarded on a competitive basis and are posted on the USAID Business & Procurement website (www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp). Interested parties are encouraged to apply and USAID selects potential applicants based on a competitive process in line with the U.S. Government's procurement policy. However, in some instances, USAID accepts unsolicited proposals that are defined as unique, innovative and fit USAID/Lebanon's strategic objectives. See similar questions...

defined in the Strategy of 2003-2005, the Mission's objectives lay down the structure of the upcoming scope of work. USAID/Lebanon will be primarily involved in the following areas: Expanding economic opportunities and investment through rural/urban integration in the major sectors of the economy as well as in "growth poles". Accelerating economic reform by working on policy, legislation, and intellectual property rights to encouraging trade and foreign investment. See similar questions...

For more in-depth information about USAID's policies and procedures, please refer to the Agency's Automated Directives System (ADS) at www.usaid.gov/pubs/ads. See similar questions...

The Identity is USAID's official U.S. Government symbol. It includes both the Agency seal or "logo" together with our "brandmark" and tagline, "From the American people." Graphic files for the Identity (in a variety of colors and formats) and guidelines for its use are available at no cost at www.usaid.gov/branding. See similar questions...

We recommend the following vaccinations: meningitis, hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Polio and diphtheria. We suggest you to consult your doctor well at least 6 weeks before before leaving. See similar questions...

Please inquire at your embassy whether you need a visa to enter Senegal. Citizens of the EU, Japan, Canada, the USA and a few african countries are exempt from applying for a visa for a stay which does not exceed three months (90 days). Citizens of all other countries must apply for a visa. All foreign nationals who wish to remain in Senegal for longer than three months must also apply for a visa. SENEVOLU will be able to assist you with visa extensions. See similar questions...

USAID posts vacancies and employment information on the Employment Opportunities at USAID. Most of these positions require U.S. citizenship. For locally-hired employment in USAID missions overseas, potential applicants must apply directly to the mission in that country. Many USAID missions post information about current local openings on their websites. See similar questions...

USAID/Lebanon's Small Awards Program supports Lebanese organizations in improving, expanding, and/or developing their rendered services particularly in the fields of humanitarian and social assistance, expanding economic opportunities, and promoting environmental awareness and protection. If you are a Lebanese non-profit organization - Private Voluntary Organization (PVO), check the left side box on Pages 3 and 4. Enclose ALL requested official documents. See similar questions...

The majority of USAID's work is done through organizations selected by a competitive procurement process in keeping with the U.S. Government's procurement policy. Activities for which implementers are sought are designed specifically to achieve U.S. assistance objectives laid out in the U.S. Assistance Strategies , available elsewhere on this web site. Procurement opportunities are listed on USAID's home site, and interested parties can sign up to be notified of new procurements via e-mail. See similar questions...

USAID-funded activities are carried out through contracts and grants to U.S., Ukrainian, Belarusian, Moldovan and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and contractors. For more information on available opportunities, please visit our Information for Implementers page. See similar questions...

USAID/Kyiv-funded activities are carried out through contracts and grants to U.S., Ukrainian, Belarusian, Moldovan and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and contractors. For more information on available opportunities, please visit our Information for Implementers page. See similar questions...

To ensure the American people are visibly recognized for the foreign assistance they finance. Recent studies show, marking aid can have a positive impact on perceptions of the U.S. -- an important public diplomacy goal. This requirement fully aligns our policy and practice with the Foreign Assistance Act (section 641 as amended) which requires all overseas programs to be identified appropriately "as American aid." See similar questions...

A resource manual with examples of how to brand and mark USAID-funded programs and materials that will be available to recipients at no cost. It will not be published until spring 2006. Interim guidance will be posted as available at www.usaid.gov/branding. The guide is only a reference; it will not affect a partner's ability to comply with our new marking requirements. All information is included in the marking rule and our new standard provisions. See similar questions...

Yes, if USAID is the majority donor. It will be on a case-by-case basis depending on the audience, program goals, and materials produced. Final Branding Strategies and Marking Plans included in assistance awards outline if materials will be equally co-branded or if the USAID Identity will be larger and more prominent as well as any host-country government or ministry involvement and their positioning. See similar questions...