USAID Annual DEIA Survey

USAID Annual DEIA Survey - Official
PRIVACY STATEMENT
USAID furnishes the following statement to individuals supplying information in connection with the
USAID Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) survey as required by the Privacy Act of 1974,
as amended, 5 U.S.C. § 552a (e) (3).

AUTHORITY: 29 CFR Part 1614, Management Directive 715, and Executive Orders 14035, 13988, and
13985

PURPOSE: USAID is collecting this information to support our implementation of the government-wide
initiatives to strengthen diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the federal workforce and deliver
equitable outcomes for the American people through the Agency’s outward-facing policies, programs,
regulations, contracting opportunities, and services.

ROUTINE USES: The information provided will be used by USAID to capture the viewpoints and
perceptions of our workforce, which includes all hiring categories, on diversity, equity, inclusion, and
accessibility at all levels of the Agency at headquarters and overseas. This information will also provide
data for analysis to support an evidence-based and data-driven approach to determine whether, and to
what extent, Agency practices result in inequitable employment opportunities and outcomes, and what, if
any Agency policies, programs, and practices need to be changed or developed to remove barriers.

DISCLOSURE: Providing the information requested on this form is voluntary and will not be used outside
of the purposes of this study.

INTRODUCTION
USAID is pleased to introduce the USAID Workforce Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Survey.
The purpose of this survey is to gather information from the Agency workforce that will enable USAID to
create a more inclusive working environment.

This survey will ask a series of questions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, employee
experience, and workforce outcomes. All information will be captured and maintained anonymously. We
estimate that the survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Once you begin the survey, you
must finish it in its entirety. There is not an option to “save and finish later.” 

Please complete the survey by [insert date].

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DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
The following information is collected for workforce demographic analysis only and will not be used to
personally identify any respondents. Your responses are anonymous and will only be reported in
aggregate with appropriate anonymity measures.
ETHNICITY ORIGIN
Please choose any/all answers you identify as:
▢ American Indian or Alaska Native
▢ Asian or Asian American
▢ Black or African American
▢ Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
▢ Middle Eastern or North African
▢ Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
▢ White
▢ Some Other Race, Ethnicity, or Origin (Please Specify)
________________________________________________
▢

⊗Prefer not to respond

Display This Question:
If Please choose any/all answers you identify as: = American Indian or Alaska Native

American Indian/Alaska Native
Please choose any/all answers you identify as:
▢ American Indian
▢ Alaska Native
▢ Central Indian
▢ South American Indian
▢ Other (Please Specify) ________________________________________________
Display This Question:
If Please choose any/all answers you identify as: = Asian or Asian American

Asian/Asian American
Please choose any/all answers you identify as:
▢ Chinese
▢ Filipino
▢ Asian Indian
▢ Vietnamese
▢ Korean
▢ Japanese
▢ Other (Please Specify) ________________________________________________
Display This Question:
If Please choose any/all answers you identify as: = Black or African American

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Black/African American
Please choose any/all answers you identify as:
▢ African American
▢ Jamaican
▢ Haitian
▢ Nigerian
▢ Ethiopian
▢ Somali
▢ Other (Please Specify) ________________________________________________
Display This Question:
If Please choose any/all answers you identify as: = Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
Please choose any/all answers you identify as:
▢ Mexican/Mexican American
▢ Puerto Rican
▢ Cuban
▢ Salvadorian
▢ Dominican
▢ Colombian
▢ Other (Please Specify) ________________________________________________
Display This Question:
If Please choose any/all answers you identify as: = Middle Eastern or North African

Middle Eastern
Please choose any/all answers you identify as:
▢ Lebanese
▢ Iranian
▢ Egyptian
▢ Syrian
▢ Moroccan
▢ Algerian
▢ Other (Please Specify) ________________________________________________
Display This Question:
If Please choose any/all answers you identify as: = Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Please choose any/all answers you identify as:
▢ Native Hawaiian
▢ Samoan
▢ Chamorro
▢ Tongan
▢ Fijian
▢ Marshallese
▢ Other (Please Specify) ________________________________________________
Display This Question:
If Please choose any/all answers you identify as: = White

White
Please choose any/all answers you identify as:
▢ German
▢ Irish
▢ English
▢ Italian
▢ Polish
▢ French
▢ Other (Please Specify) ________________________________________________
GENERATION
Please select the range that includes your birth year. This information will only be used for
purposes of identifying the generation to which you belong.
o Silent Generation - Between 1925 and 1945
o Baby Boomer Generation - Between 1946 and 1964
o Generation X - Between 1965 and 1980
o Millennial Generation - Between 1981 and 1995
o Generation Z - After 1996
EDUCATION
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?
o Less than High School
o High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
o Trade or Technical Certificate
o Some College (no degree)
o Associate’s Degree (e.g., AA, AS)
o Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., BA, BS)
o Master’s Degree (e.g., MA, MS, MBA)
o Doctoral/Professional Degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD, JD)

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MILITARY SERVICE
What is your US military service status?
o No prior Military Service
o Currently in the National Guard or Reserves
o Retired
o Separated or Discharged
o Military Spouse or Family Member
LENGTH OF SERVICE
Please select your length of service at USAID.
o
o 1-5 years
o 6-10 years
o 11-15 years
o 16-20 years
o 21-25 years
o 26-30 years
o More than 30 years
DISABILITY
Do you have a disability?
o Yes
o No
o Prefer not to respond
Display This Question:
If Do you have a disability? = Yes

TARGETED DISABILITY
Do you have a targeted disability (e.g., developmental disabilities, blindness, deafness, missing
extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric
disability, epilepsy, dwarfism, etc.)?
o Yes
o No
o Prefer not to respond
EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY
What is your employment category?
o Political Appointee
o Civil Service
o Foreign Service
o Foreign Service Limited
o Institutional Support Contractor
o U.S. Personal Services Contractor
o Cooperating Country National, Foreign Service National, or Third-Country National
o Fellow
o Intern

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GS/FS LEVEL
What is your GS/FS level or equivalent?
o General Service (GS) 01-09
o General Service (GS) 10-15
o Senior Executive Service (SES)
o Senior Level/ Senior Technical (SL/ST)
o Foreign Service (FS) 06-04
o Foreign Service (FS) 03-01
o Senior Foreign Service (SFS)

B/IO/M
In which Bureau, Independent Office, or Mission do you work currently?
o Bureau for Africa
o Bureau for Asia
o Bureau for Europe and Eurasia
o Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean
o Bureau for the Middle East
o Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization
o Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance
o Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation
o Bureau for Global Health
o Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance
o Bureau for Resilience and Food Security
o Bureau for Foreign Assistance
o Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs
o Bureau for Management
o Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning
o Office of the Administrator
o Office of Budget and Resource Management
o Office of Civil Rights
o Office of Chief DEIA Officer
o Office of Human Capital and Talent Management
o Office of Security
o Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization/Minority Resource Center
o Office of the Executive Secretariat
o Office of the General Counsel
o Office of the Inspector General
o Advancing Religious Freedom and Pluralism Mission
o Afghanistan Mission
o Albania Mission
o Angola Mission
o Armenia Mission
o Azerbaijan Mission
o Bangladesh Mission
o Belarus Mission
o Benin Mission
o Bosnia and Herzegovina Mission
o Botswana Mission

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Brazil Mission
Burkina Faso Mission
Burma Mission
Burundi Mission
Cambodia Mission
Cameroon Mission
Central Africa Regional Mission
Central African Republic Mission
Central Asia Regional Mission
Chad Mission
China Mission
Colombia Mission
Côte d'Ivoire Mission
Cuba Mission
Cyprus Mission
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mission
Djibouti Mission
Dominican Republic Mission
East Africa Regional Mission
Eastern and Southern Caribbean Mission
Ecuador Mission
Egypt Mission
El Salvador Mission
Eswatini Mission
Ethiopia Mission
Georgia Mission
Ghana Mission
Guatemala Mission
Guinea Mission
Guyana Mission
Haiti Mission
Honduras Mission
India Mission
Indonesia Mission
Iraq Mission
Jamaica Mission
Jordan Mission
Kazakhstan Mission
Kenya Mission
Kosovo Mission
Kyrgyz Republic Mission
Laos Mission
Lebanon Mission
Lesotho Mission
Liberia Mission
Libya Mission
Madagascar Mission
Malawi Mission
Maldives Mission

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Mali Mission
Mauritania Mission
Mexico Mission
Middle East Regional Mission
Middle East Regional Platform Mission
Moldova Mission
Mongolia Mission
Montenegro Mission
Morocco Mission
Mozambique Mission
Namibia Mission
Nepal Mission
Nicaragua Mission
Niger Mission
Nigeria Mission
North Macedonia Mission
Pacific Islands Mission
Pakistan Mission
Panama Mission
Paraguay Mission
Peru Mission
Philippines Mission
Regional Development Mission for Asia
Republic of the Congo Mission
Rwanda Mission
Sahel Regional Office Mission
Senegal Mission
Serbia Mission
Sierra Leone Mission
Somalia Mission
South Africa Mission
South Sudan Mission
Southern Africa Regional Mission
Sri Lanka Mission
Sudan Mission
Syria Mission
Tajikistan Mission
Tanzania Mission
Thailand Mission
The Gambia Mission
Timor-Leste Mission
Tunisia Mission
Turkmenistan Mission
Uganda Mission
Ukraine Mission
Uzbekistan Mission
Venezuela Mission
Vietnam Mission
West Africa Regional Mission

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West Bank and Gaza Mission
Yemen Mission
Zambia Mission
Zimbabwe Mission

Do NOT Display These Questions:
IF What is your employment category? = Cooperating Country National, Foreign Service National,
or Third-Country National
GENDER IDENTITY
What sex were you assigned at birth, on your original birth certificate?
o Female
o Male
o I do not know
o Prefer not to respond
What is your current gender? 
▢ Female or Woman
▢ Male or Man
▢ Nonbinary or Gender Nonconforming
▢ Two-Spirit
▢ I use a different term. Prefer to self-describe.
________________________________________________
▢ Prefer not to respond
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Which of the following best represents how you think of yourself?
▢ Lesbian or gay
▢ Straight, that is, not gay or lesbian
▢ Bisexual
▢ Two-Spirit
▢ I use a different term. Prefer to self-describe.
________________________________________________
▢ Prefer not to respond
SEX CHARACTERISTICS
Have you ever been diagnosed by a medical doctor or other health professional with an intersex
condition or a difference of sex development (DSD) or were you both with (or developed naturally
in puberty) genitals, reproductive organs, or chromosomal patterns that do not fit standard
definitions of male or female?
o Yes
o No
o I do not know
o Prefer not to respond

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EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
DIVERSITY
Please note the following definition(s) for terms used in the questions below:

Diversity: The variety of similarities and differences within the workforce that include, but are not limited
to, the following: race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex
characteristics, disability, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, culture, religion, belief system,
marital status, parental status, socio-economic status, appearance, language and accent, education,
geography, nationality, lived experience, job function, personality type, and thinking style.

Senior Leadership: The USAID Administrator, Deputy Administrators, Counselor, Chief of Staff and
Deputy Chief of Staff; Bureau AAs and DAAs; Independent Office Directors and Deputy Directors; and
Mission Directors and Deputy Directors.

Supervisor: The individual you currently report to that plans and schedules work, accepts or rejects
completed work, assures accuracy requirements are met, appraises performance, and approves leave.

TRADITIONAL
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
My peers demonstrate
that they respect and
value individual
differences in our
agency
Senior Leadership
encourages people of
diverse backgrounds,
values, and opinions to
work together
The actions of Senior
Leadership
demonstrate to me that
diversity is critical to our
success
My Supervisor
encourages people of
diverse backgrounds,
values, and opinions to
work together
The actions of my
Supervisor
demonstrate to me that
diversity is critical to our
success
I observe members of
USAID’s workforce treat
each other fairly,
regardless of differences
in backgrounds or
beliefs

Somewhat
Agree

Neither Agree
nor Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
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COGNITIVE
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
The actions of Senior
Leadership
demonstrate to me that
our success depends
on our ability to
innovate
Senior Leadership
values a workforce of
different backgrounds
(e.g., education,
experience, etc.) and
has taken steps to
include them in talent
and work-related
initiatives
My coworkers are open
to ideas different than
their own
I feel comfortable
challenging the ideas
my coworkers have
The actions of my
Supervisor
demonstrate to me that
our success depends
on our ability to
innovate
My Supervisor values
a workforce of different
backgrounds (e.g.,
education, experience,
etc.) and has taken
steps to include them in
talent and work-related
initiative
In the long run, I
believe that differences
of opinion help the
USAID workforce to
achieve its mission

Somewhat
Agree

Neither Agree
nor Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
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EQUITY
Please note the following definition(s) for terms used in the questions below:

Equity: The consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including
individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment, such as
Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and
other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,
intersex (LGBTQI+) and other persons of diverse genders and sexualities; persons with disabilities;
persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or
inequality.

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Supervisor: The individual you currently report to that plans and schedules work, accepts or rejects
completed work, assures accuracy requirements are met, appraises performance, and approves leave.

Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
I see USAID’s commitment to equity
in action in my daily work
experience
I see the effect of equity initiatives
(e.g., Advancing Women’s and Girls’
Civic and Political Leadership
Initiative, Powered by the People
Initiative) on my career at USAID
I believe I have an equal opportunity
to succeed at USAID
The process for career
advancement/promotion is
transparent to all members of the
USAID workforce
The process for career
advancement/promotion is fair for all
members of the USAID workforce
I feel my Supervisor supports my
career growth at USAID
I feel I am fairly compensated for the
work that I do at USAID based on
my skills and experience

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
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INCLUSIVE CULTURE
Please note the following definition(s) for terms used in the questions below:

Inclusion: A dynamic state in which diversity is leveraged to create a fair, healthy, and high-performing
organization or community. An inclusive environment is safe, respectful, engaging, celebratory, and
motivating and values the unique contributions of each employee as we strive to fulfill USAID’s mission.

Senior Leadership: The USAID Administrator, Deputy Administrators, Counselor, Chief of Staff and
Deputy Chief of Staff; Bureau AAs and DAAs; Independent Office Directors and Deputy Directors; and
Mission Directors and Deputy Directors.

Supervisor: The individual you currently report to that plans and schedules work, accepts or rejects
completed work, assures accuracy requirements are met, appraises performance, and approves leave.
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
The actions of Senior
Leadership demonstrate

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Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Agree

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Disagree

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Disagree

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Applicable

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that a diverse set of
experiences,
perspectives, and
backgrounds is beneficial
to developing new ideas
Agency Senior
Leadership is transparent
about progress toward
becoming a more diverse
and inclusive workplace
(e.g., DEIA Strategic Plan)
I am encouraged to be
innovative and creative in
my work by Senior
Leadership
USAID promotes open
lines of communication
between all levels of the
agency
My Bureau, Independent
Office, or Mission makes
me feel like I belong
I feel respected by
colleagues
The different perspectives
people bring to the table
make USAID a great
place to work
USAID supports having a
healthy work-life balance
At USAID, favoritism is
tolerated
I feel respected by my
Supervisor
The actions of my
Supervisor demonstrate
that a diverse set of
experiences,
perspectives, and
backgrounds is beneficial
to the development of new
ideas
My Supervisor is
transparent about
USAID’s progress toward
becoming a more diverse
and inclusive workplace
(e.g., share scorecards)
I am encouraged to be
innovative and creative in
my work by my
Supervisor

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ACCESSIBILITY
Please note the following definition(s) for terms used in the questions below:

Accessibility: Means the design, construction, development, and maintenance of facilities, information
and communication technology, programs, and services so that all people, including people with
disabilities, can fully and independently use them. Accessibility includes the provision of accommodations

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and modifications to ensure equal access to employment and participation in activities for people with
disabilities, the reduction or elimination of physical and attitudinal barriers to equitable opportunities, a
commitment to ensuring that people with disabilities can independently access every outward-facing and
internal activity or electronic space, and the pursuit of best practices such as universal design.

Supervisor: The individual you currently report to that plans and schedules work, accepts or rejects
completed work, assures accuracy requirements are met, appraises performance, and approves leave.
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID. Please attempt to answer the statements in this section regardless of disability status.
Strongly
Agree
When in USAID facilities, I
can easily access my
workspace without any
physical barriers
When in USAID facilities, I
can easily maneuver within
my work environment to
access common areas (e.g.
restrooms, conference
room, break area)
USAID provides a variety of
methods to express
concerns about my work
environment
I have the necessary tools
to successfully complete
tasks that help USAID
achieve its mission
USAID technology and
digital platforms are
adaptive to allow me to be
successful at my job (e.g.
inverted color display,
font-size controls,
text-to-speech, etc.)
USAID educates
Supervisors on how to
make the workplace
accessible
My Supervisor makes me
aware of opportunities and
programs that can advance
my career
USAID provides trainings
and associated materials in
a format that makes it easy
for me to participate
My Bureau, Independent
Office, or Mission hosts
social activities that I can
participate in (e.g. holiday
parties, lunch/happy hour,
team building)
I am aware of
accommodations available
to persons with disabilities

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Agree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable

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USAID provides disability
sensitivity training to
appropriately engage with
colleagues, customers, and
partners with disabilities
I consider accessibility when
creating new products,
programs, processes, or
policies.
USAID offers advice that
allows me to take full
advantage of the various
benefit options that are
available to me (e.g. benefit
plan options, financial
planning options, long term
disability coverage options,
etc.)
USAID communications are
issued in alternate formats
to ensure all members of
our workforce are informed
(i.e. Braille, large print,
audio).

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TRUE TO SELF
Please note the following definition(s) for terms used in the questions below:

Senior Leadership: The USAID Administrator, Deputy Administrators, Counselor, Chief of Staff and
Deputy Chief of Staff; Bureau AAs and DAAs; Independent Office Directors and Deputy Directors; and
Mission Directors and Deputy Directors.

Supervisor: The individual you currently report to that plans and schedules work, accepts or rejects
completed work, assures accuracy requirements are met, appraises performance, and approves leave.
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
Senior Leadership is
open about expressing
their authentic selves at
work
I feel comfortable
expressing my complete
identity at work (i.e.,
cultural identity, sexual
orientation)
I avoid work events or
exchanges that may lead
to me being asked to
share/disclose aspects
about my personal life

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Agree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable

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(e.g., marital status,
having children)
I shield my identity at work
so that I can blend in with
the mainstream
I am afraid I’ll be penalized
if I display/express my
authentic self at work
My Supervisor is open
about expressing their
authentic self at work
I feel encouraged to act
like myself in the
workplace
I downplay my personal
differences when at work
I feel the knowledge I bring
from my national origin
experience is valued

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ENGAGEMENT
Please note the following definition(s) for terms used in the questions below:
Senior Leadership: The USAID Administrator, Deputy Administrators, Counselor, Chief of Staff and
Deputy Chief of Staff; Bureau AAs and DAAs; Independent Office Directors and Deputy Directors; and
Mission Directors and Deputy Directors.
Supervisor: The individual you currently report to that plans and schedules work, accepts or rejects
completed work, assures accuracy requirements are met, appraises performance, and approves leave.
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
I lose track of time when
I’m concentrating on my
work because it keeps
me engaged
I am proud to work for
USAID
I feel excited to start
working each day
I work as hard as I can
when I’m working
I have a positive working
relationship with my
Supervisor
I know my work has an
impact on achieving
USAID’s mission
I feel loyal to USAID

Somewhat
Agree

Neither Agree
nor Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable

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EMPOWERMENT
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
Senior Leadership sets
the example for
appropriate workplace
behavior
I feel confident that I can
raise workplace
concerns to Senior
Leadership without
negative impact on me
I feel I can easily adapt
to unexpected change or
setbacks
I view adversity as an
opportunity to learn and
grow professionally
I feel confident to act
even if it may result in
loss or failure
My Supervisor trusts
me to do my job without
excessive monitoring
My Supervisor sets the
example for appropriate
workplace behavior
I feel confident that I can
raise workplace
concerns to my
Supervisor without
negative impact on me
I believe that DEIA
trainings and events at
USAID help empower
me to take action to
make my workplace
more respectful, safe,
and inclusive

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Agree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

TALENT ACQUISITION
Please note the following definition(s) for terms used in the questions below:
Senior Leadership: The USAID Administrator, Deputy Administrators, Counselor, Chief of Staff and
Deputy Chief of Staff; Bureau AAs and DAAs; Independent Office Directors and Deputy Directors; and
Mission Directors and Deputy Directors.

Supervisor: The individual you currently report to that plans and schedules work, accepts or rejects
completed work, assures accuracy requirements are met, appraises performance, and approves leave.

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Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
I would recommend
others to join USAID
The work I currently do
for USAID was
accurately described in
the position description
I found the onboarding
process for new hires
easy to navigate
I feel USAID makes an
effort to recruit a
diverse workforce that
represents the US
population

Somewhat
Agree

Neither Agree
nor Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

SAFE/SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID

I feel supported by my
Supervisor during
meetings
I feel supported by my
Supervisor during report
development
If I fail at a task, my
Supervisor makes me
feel discouraged
I feel strongly
encouraged to continue
working for USAID
I feel strongly
encouraged to continue
my professional growth
and development
I have opportunities to
lead beyond just
exercising my technical
skillset
At work, I do not talk
openly about issues or
current events that relate
to an identity/group to
which I belong (e.g., civil
rights, gender equality,
policies about
transgender people)
I avoid discussing or
disclosing organizations
that I support that are
associated with a
particular identity/group
to which I belong (e.g.,

Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

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veteran organizations,
feminist organizations)
I avoid expressing
discomfort with or
correcting jokes and
other comments about
groups to which I belong
(e.g., sexual orientation,
religious groups,
race/ethnicity) to fit in at
work

o

o

o

o

o

o

TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Please note the following definition(s) for terms used in the questions below:

Senior Leadership: The USAID Administrator, Deputy Administrators, Counselor, Chief of Staff and
Deputy Chief of Staff; Bureau AAs and DAAs; Independent Office Directors and Deputy Directors; and
Mission Directors and Deputy Directors.

Supervisor: The individual you currently report to that plans and schedules work, accepts or rejects
completed work, assures accuracy requirements are met, appraises performance, and approves leave.
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
My Supervisor
recommends trainings I
need to be successful
My Supervisor allows
appropriate time for me
to engage in training
My Supervisor
conducts annual
performance evaluations
fairly and in accordance
with Agency policy and
procedures
My Supervisor gives
me regular feedback
that helps me improve
my performance
My Bureau, Independent
Office, or Mission
promotes professional
growth and development
among all members of
our workforce
My Bureau, Independent
Office, or Mission
provides training and
development to meet

Somewhat
Agree

Neither Agree
nor Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

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the different needs of
the workforce
I’m provided with unique
job opportunities that
support my
advancement

o

o

o

o

o

o

TALENT RETENTION
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
Senior Leadership is
transparent with policies
affecting the members of
our workforce
Senior Leadership
awards members of our
workforce when they
produce high quality
work
I plan to leave USAID
within the next year
I am given mentorship
opportunities that
support my career
I feel valued at USAID
My Supervisor is
transparent with policies
affecting the members of
our workforce
My Supervisor awards
members of our
workforce when they
produce high quality
work
My Supervisor provides
me with the tools and
resources I need to be
successful
My Supervisor
demonstrates a
commitment to my
professional growth

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Agree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND MISCONDUCT
This portion of the survey includes references to sexual violence, which may be sensitive for some
people.
Please note the following definition(s) for terms used in the questions below:
Sexual misconduct: An umbrella term that encompasses inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature or
that is sex-based that includes but is not limited to: 1) conduct that violates the Agency’s code of
workplace conduct and Agency policy, questionable jokes, bullying, insults, etc. including occasional
unwelcome compliments; 2) conduct that violates Federal EEO law because it is so severe or pervasive

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that it creates a hostile or offensive work environment or results in a negative employment action; 3)
conduct that violates U.S. criminal laws. The misconduct need not rise to the level of civil (harassment) or
criminal illegality (e.g., discriminatory sexual assault or rape) to warrant corrective or disciplinary action.
Whether an action constitutes sexual misconduct does not depend on the intent of the subject of
allegations, but rather, is evaluated from the objective standpoint of a reasonable person. (ADS 113)

Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Never
Someone at work told or
distributed sexual stories,
jokes, or images that
were offensive to you.
Someone at work made
you feel that you were
being bribed, threatened,
or coerced to engage in
sexual behavior.
Someone at work made
offensive remarks or
written comments about
your appearance, body, or
sexual activity.
Someone at work made
repeated unwanted
attempts to establish a
romantic sexual
relationship with you.
Someone at work touched
you or otherwise made
sexual contact in a way
that makes you feel
uncomfortable.

Very Rarely

Rarely

Very
Frequently

Frequently

Not
Applicable

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree
I am aware of and able
to utilize Agency
mechanisms for
addressing sexual
misconduct.
I feel comfortable
intervening on behalf of
someone experiencing
sexual misconduct.
I have experienced
some type of sexual
misconduct by staff in
USAID’s workplace.
I have experienced
retaliation for reporting
sexual misconduct.

Somewhat
Agree

Neither Agree
nor Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

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I am concerned about
potential retaliation for
reporting sexual
misconduct.

o

o

o

o

o

o

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