EducationUSA Adviser Position | DOS NBO PAS FY19 010

Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS NBO PAS FY19 010

This grant opportunity, titled "EducationUSA Adviser Position" (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS NBO PAS FY19 010), is a U.S. Department of State cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Mission to Kenya to strengthen EducationUSA advising and outreach. EducationUSA is the State Department's global network of more than 425 advising centers across 178 countries, designed to promote U.S. higher education by giving prospective students reliable, up-to-date guidance on studying at accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions. In Kenya, the U.S. Embassy hosts an EducationUSA advising center at the Embassy, and this award is meant to support a full-time adviser who can expand the reach and impact of advising services, ultimately increasing the number of students who pursue studies in the United States.

Under this cooperative agreement, the selected recipient organization is essentially asked to serve as the local employer and program implementer for a full-time, locally hired EducationUSA Adviser who will work closely with the Public Affairs Section at U.S. Embassy Nairobi (PAS Nairobi). The program emphasizes strong day-to-day coordination with the Embassy, including joint decision-making on staffing and program priorities. The recipient must deliver a consistent and modern monthly program of activities, with an expectation that the programming will be innovative and technology-forward rather than limited to walk-in advising. Alongside implementation, the recipient is also responsible for producing timely, accurate monthly reporting on advising, programming, and outreach results.

A major feature of the opportunity is the employment and compliance responsibility placed on the award recipient. The recipient must establish transparent and fair hiring and employment practices, prepare and sign labor agreements that fully comply with Kenyan law, and correctly handle required social security and tax deductions. The recipient must also clearly inform any locally hired staff that working under a U.S. Government-funded partnership does not exempt them from Kenyan tax obligations. The announcement is explicit that the U.S. Government does not assume liability for the employee's welfare, benefits, or employment terms, and that the position does not provide U.S. Government employment credit if the employee later applies for a U.S. Government role. In addition, the recipient must cooperate with the Embassy's Regional Security Office (RSO) requirements by submitting new hire information through PAS Nairobi for security vetting in a timely manner.

In terms of day-to-day duties, the EducationUSA Adviser is expected to advance public diplomacy goals by fostering mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Kenya while delivering practical admissions guidance. Core responsibilities include providing accurate and comprehensive information on applying to U.S. colleges and universities, holding weekly information sessions, and helping students navigate and simplify the steps required to reach the goal of studying in the United States. The role also includes developing print and online promotional materials, organizing outreach events aimed at prospective students, and conducting outreach at local high schools and universities. A specific geographic expansion goal is built into the description: the adviser should create platforms that extend EducationUSA outreach beyond in-person interaction using websites, webinars, and social media, with a focus on Nakuru County and surrounding counties. The opportunity also notes a key qualification: successful applicants for the adviser role must have studied in the United States.

Because this is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, PAS Nairobi is described as being "substantially involved" in program execution beyond routine monitoring. The Embassy will help shape the position by providing a position description, taking part in recruitment, interviews, and selection, and formally approving the final candidate or candidates. The Embassy will also provide policy guidance on themes to be emphasized in program development, ensuring the advising center's outreach and messaging align with EducationUSA standards and broader public diplomacy priorities.

From the funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity falls under the "Education" activity category (CFDA 19.022) and anticipates a single award with a funding ceiling of $50,000. The original posting indicates it was created on June 14, 2019, with an original closing date of July 12, 2019. Eligible applicants are listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. Overall, the award supports staffing, structured outreach, and digital engagement to expand access to trustworthy U.S. higher education advising and to increase Kenyan student mobility to the United States through consistent programming and close Embassy coordination.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Kenya in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EducationUSA Adviser Position" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jun 14, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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