All Things IPI
Who is IPI's leader? (She's the Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator -SDAA)
Sheryl Stumbras
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
What are the two main program areas in the Center for Education?
Basic education
Higher education
Who is the (acting) DAA for EMD?
Jennifer Adams
What is IPI’s most valuable resource?
What is one USAID responsibility that the Program Office leads, coordinates, and/or provides guidance to IPI staff?
Manage Bureau Funding,
Track Mission Support,
Guide Activity Design/Strategy/Program Management,
Track Impact,
Share stories about IPI's work,
Support your Professional Growth
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?
What is one of EMD’s main areas of work?
1) Promote secure and efficient supply chains
2) Support business and investment conducive environments
3) Drive economic research
How many Deputy Assistant Administrators does IPI have?
4
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 is one way that you can connect with EMD's wonderful staff and programs?
1) EMD newsletter,
2) Attend a EMD training,
3) request an economic analysis,
4) design a new program with economic analysis
How much money (approximately) does IPI program every year?
Over $715 million
What are two USAID systems coordinated by the Program Office?
FactsInfo
DIS: Development Information Systems
Phoenix
GLAAS: Global Acquisition and Assistance System
ASIST: Agency Secure Image and Storage Tracking
ERP: Enterprise Reporting Portal
UTRAMS: Universal Technical Request and Mission Support
E2 Travel
OHIs: Organizational Health Index
What are two reasons why you would contact AMS?
Questions on USAID Badging
Guidance and support for recruiting/hiring GS and FSL staff
Getting a mobile device
Transit benefits
Who is the DAA for EDU?
LeAnna Marr
What is the name and focus of one of ITR’s Divisions?
Innovation: Through open innovation funds and competitions, tests new ideas, takes strategic risks, builds evidence, and advances the most effective solutions to global development challenges
Technology: Incorporates the responsible use of technology into everything we do, maximizing benefits while mitigating risks to support open, inclusive, and secure digital ecosystems
Research: Partners with and builds the capacity of U.S. and international higher education institutions to generate scientific research and apply evidence to address development challenges
How many people currently work within IPI?
Over 480 people
What are two USAID offices that the Program Office will help you liaise with?
PLR: Bureau for Planning, Learning, and Resource Management
PLR / BRM: Office of Budget Resources Management
M/OAA: Office of Acquisition and Assistance
MPBP: Management Bureau's Office of Management, Policy, Budget, and Performance
GC: Office of the General Counsel
LPA: Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs
ES: Executive Secretariat
What is one of the two main AMS areas of work?
Staffing Management: on-boarding, position management, liaise with HCTM
Logistics/Operations: IT, equipment, records management, space, WEBTA, agency notices, security, purchase cards, health and safety
What are two priority areas from the USAID Education Policy?
1) Increased access to quality education for vulnerable children and youth.
2) Children and Youth gain literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills
3) Youth gain employment skills
4) Higher education institutions have increased capacity
What is one policy or strategy ITR leads for the Agency?
Agency Scientific Integrity Policy
Research Policy
USAID Digital Strategy
USAID Geospatial Strategy