The Executive Officer's duties will include planning, directing, and administering the management program of the Mission.  He/she will also supervise the Executive Office staff and direct the management planning and services activities within the Mission's management and administrative complex. In addition, the EXO will be required to Develop, interpret and assure implementation of administrative management policies, regulations and procedures and maintain a constant awareness of and assure compliance with cooperating country statutory regulatory requirements affecting administrative management services of the Mission and its employees.

The incumbent will also be responsible for establishing effective working relationships with the DRC government, the business community, and with other U.S. Government agencies, voluntary agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), other institutions, and contractors operating within the Congo.