All Things IPI
What is a key Agency Priority that IPI leads? -update answer
Climate Change, Democracy and Human Rights, Anti-Corruption, Cyber Security, Diversity and Inclusion, Localization, Working with Local Partners (One correct answer from this list suffices.)
If you need help organizing an event with the Administrator, which Program Office Division should you reach out to?
Communications
What does AMS stand for?
Administrative Management Services
How are EDU’s funds split?
Basic education
Higher education
Who is the DAA for EMD?
Harry Bader
How many DAAs are in IPI?
7
Which Program Office Division(s) handles Legislative Affairs?
Strategic Planning and Budgeting and Communications
True or False: AMS has a newsletter that provides important information to help me do my job.
True
What is the name of EDU’s website that has content such as blogs, success stories, tools, etc?
Name one area where EMD’s mechanisms provide support to USAID Missions and Agency operating units.
trade facilitation
market development
regulatory reform
fiscal management
technical analysis
IPI is comprised of....
IPI comprises two Centers, five Hubs and three Offices.
Name at least two communities of practice located in the Program Office.
Monitoring evaluation and learning,
Communications,
Professional Development – ProDev Committee
Knowledge management
Who should I contact in AMS for all personnel related AMS requests and correspondence?
IPI.Staffing/IPI Staffing
Which IPI Center or Hub does the Center of Education collaborate with to implement Higher Education programming?
Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub
What does ITR stand for?
Innovation, technology, research
Who currently serves as the IPI Senior Deputy Administrator?
SDAA Sheryl Strumbas
The PO leads support and guidance around a number of USAID systems for IPI. Can you tell me the purpose of one of them — UTRAMS?
Captures and tracks IPI travel, but more importantly, it is used to track IPI technical assistance to Missions, including responsiveness to requests and quality of technical assistance
If I need help with my badge, who should I reach out to in AMS?
IPI.logistics/AMS logistics.
Who is the DAA for EDU?
LeAnna Marr
Name a DDI Center or Hub that ITR collaborates with.
PSE
DRG
GenDev
Africa Bureau
Global Health
How much money (approximately) is IPI programming?
Over $1 billion
Name 2 of the 4 operating units housed in the Program Office?
1. Strategic Planning and Budget
2. Budget Execution
3. Communications
4. Learning and Knowledge Management
What are AMS’s key responsibilities?
Staffing (onboarding, position management, liaise with HCTM on CS, FS, and FSL)
Logistics and operations (IT, equipment, records management, space, webta, agency notices, security) (purchase cards, health and safety, contracts/agreements management)
Name one requirement from the READ act (Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development).
Strategy on international basic ed across 10 agencies and departments
Established a Sr. coordinator for international basic education assistance at USAID
Calls for yearly reporting to congress
What is one policy or strategy ITR leads for the Agency?
Agency Scientific Integrity Policy
Research Policy
USAID Digital Strategy
USAID Geospatial Strategy