Foreign Service and Senior Foreign Service Skills Framework
Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 461
Partial Revision Date: 05/07/2024
Responsible Office: HCTM/PPSM
File Name: 461mad_050724
Overview
This document includes the titles and definitions for the FS/SFS core skills and subskills along with proficiency indicators that define how each sub skill should be demonstrated across the grade levels. The first table presents the core skills, their definitions, the subskills that map to each core skill, and the foundational USAID values. The sub skill definitions and proficiency indicators for each subskill are presented in a series of tables starting on page 3.