8.19.22_FINAL 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 the 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 provide data
for analysis to support an evidence-based and data-driven approach to determine what, if any Agency
policies, programs, and practices need to be changed or developed to remove potential barriers.
DISCLOSURE: Providing the information requested on this form is voluntary and will not be used outside
of the purposes of this study. Data is collected by a third party vendor and no directly identifying PII, such
as names, email address, or IP addresses will be gathered or shared with USAID. Aggregated data will
be provided to authorized A/DEIA staff to review, analyze, and identify trends, including viewpoints and
perceptions of USAID’s workforce, using demographic data points in a variety of ways including:
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Overall Agency and B/IO/M level
Hiring category/mechanism
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Expanded Race and Ethnicity Questions

Aggregated dashboards and reports will be shared only with authorized USAID staff, and summary
versions may be made available to members of the public or other external stakeholders.
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 voluntary 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 if you intend to complete the survey. 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.
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

GENDER IDENTITY
Are you:
o Female
o Male
o Unspecified, or another gender identity
Do you identify with any of the following groups that the federal government, in Executive Order
13985, has identified as underserved? Select all that apply.
▢ Members of religious minorities
▢ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons
▢ Persons with disabilities
▢ Persons who live in rural areas
▢ Persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality
▢ No, I do not identify with any of these groups
Display This Question:

If Do you identify with any of the following groups that the federal government, in Executive Order... = Persons
with disabilities

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.)?

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Yes
No
Prefer not to respond

ETHNICITY
Are you Hispanic or Latino?
▢ No
▢ Yes
▢ Prefer not to respond

ORIGIN
Do you identify as having Middle Eastern or North African origin?
▢ No
▢ Yes
▢ Prefer not to respond

RACE
Please choose any/all answers you identify as:
▢ American Indian or Alaska Native
▢ Asian or Asian American
▢ Black or African American
▢ Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
▢ White
▢ 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 (options based on US Census Bureau Race and
Ethnicity Content Test):
▢ American Indian
▢ Alaska Native
▢ Central Indian
▢ South American Indian
▢ Self-identify ________________________________________________
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 (options based on US Census Bureau Race and
Ethnicity Content Test):
▢ Chinese

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Filipino
Asian Indian
Vietnamese
Korean
Japanese
Self-identify ________________________________________________

Display This Question:
If Please choose any/all answers you identify as: = Black or African American

Black/African American
Please choose any/all answers you identify as (options based on US Census Bureau Race and
Ethnicity Content Test):
▢ African American
▢ Jamaican
▢ Haitian
▢ Nigerian
▢ Ethiopian
▢ Somali
▢ Self-identify ________________________________________________
Display This Question:

If Are you Hispanic or Latino: = Yes

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
Please choose any/all answers you identify as (options based on US Census Bureau Race and
Ethnicity Content Test):
▢ Mexican/Mexican American
▢ Puerto Rican
▢ Cuban
▢ Salvadoran
▢ Dominican
▢ Colombian
▢ Self-identify ________________________________________________
Display This Question:

If Do you identify as having Middle Eastern or North African origin? = Yes

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Middle Eastern
Please choose any/all answers you identify as (options based on US Census Bureau Race and
Ethnicity Content Test):
▢ Lebanese
▢ Iranian
▢ Egyptian
▢ Syrian
▢ Moroccan
▢ Algerian
▢ Self-identify ________________________________________________
Display This Question:

If Please choose any/all answers you identify as: = Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Please choose any/all answers you identify as (options based on US Census Bureau Race and
Ethnicity Content Test):
▢ Native Hawaiian
▢ Samoan
▢ Chamorro
▢ Tongan
▢ Fijian
▢ Marshallese
▢ Self-identify ________________________________________________
Display This Question:
If Please choose any/all answers you identify as: = White

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White
Please choose any/all answers you identify as (options based on US Census Bureau Race and
Ethnicity Content Test):
▢ German
▢ Irish
▢ English
▢ Italian
▢ Polish
▢ French
▢ Self-identify ________________________________________________

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)
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/support at USAID.
o 0-1 year
o 1-5 years
o 6-10 years
o 11-15 years
o 16-20 years
o 21-25 years
o 26-30 years

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More than 30 years

Do NOT Display This Question IF What is your employment category? = Institutional Support Contractor
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

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Belarus Mission
Benin Mission
Bosnia and Herzegovina Mission
Botswana Mission
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

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Liberia Mission
Libya Mission
Madagascar Mission
Malawi Mission
Maldives Mission
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

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Uganda Mission
Ukraine Mission
Uzbekistan Mission
Venezuela Mission
Vietnam Mission
West Africa Regional Mission
West Bank and Gaza Mission
Yemen Mission
Zambia Mission
Zimbabwe Mission

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

The following definitions will be displayed with each question block, based on topic and
questions asked:
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.
Equity: The consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including
individuals who belong to underserved communities that have historically 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.
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.
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
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.
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 (non-ISC employees) : The individual you currently report to that plans and schedules work,

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accepts or rejects completed work, assures accuracy requirements are met, appraises performance, and
approves leave.
USAID Supervisor (ISC employees) : The individual that is responsible for the scope of work or the
M/B/IO you support, such as Division Chiefs, CORs, or Team Leads.
Staff: Individuals you currently work with that are employed, or directly contracted, by USAID, including
Political Appointees, Civil Service, Foreign Service, Foreign Service Limited, Cooperating Country
National, Foreign Service National, or Third-Country National, U.S. Personal Services Contractor, Fellow,
and Intern employees.
Workforce: Individuals who are employed directly or indirectly with USAID, which includes USAID Staff
and Institutional Support Contractors (ISCs).
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
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)

Do NOT Display This Questions:
IF What is your employment category? = Institutional Support Contractor

DIVERSITY
TRADITIONAL
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID

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Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

My peers demonstrate that they
respect and value individual
differences in our agency

o

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Senior Leadership encourages
people of diverse backgrounds,
values, and opinions to work
together

o

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The actions of Senior Leadership
demonstrate to me that diversity is
critical to our success

o

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My Supervisor encourages
people of diverse backgrounds,
values, and opinions to work
together

o

o

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The actions of my Supervisor
demonstrate to me that diversity is
critical to our success

o

o

o

o

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I observe members of the USAID
Workforce treat each other fairly,
regardless of differences in
backgrounds or beliefs

o

o

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o

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COGNITIVE
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID

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Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

The actions of Senior Leadership
demonstrate to me that our
success depends on our ability to
innovate

o

o

o

o

o

o

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

o

o

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My colleagues are open to ideas
different than their own

o

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I feel comfortable challenging the
ideas my colleagues have

o

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The actions of my Supervisor
demonstrate to me that the
Agency’s success depends on our
ability to innovate

o

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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

o

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In the long run, I believe that
differences of opinion help USAID
to achieve its mission

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EQUITY

Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

I see USAID’s commitment to
equity in action in my daily work
experience

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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

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I believe I have an equal
opportunity to succeed at USAID

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The process for career
advancement/promotion is
transparent to all members of the
USAID workforce

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The process for career
advancement/promotion is fair for
all members of the USAID
workforce

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I feel my Supervisor supports my
career growth at USAID

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I feel I am fairly compensated for
the work that I do at USAID based
on my skills and experience

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INCLUSIVE CULTURE

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

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Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

The actions of Senior Leadership
demonstrate that a diverse set of
experiences, perspectives, and
backgrounds is beneficial to
developing new ideas

o

o

o

o

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o

Senior Leadership is transparent
about progress toward becoming a
more diverse and inclusive
workplace (e.g., DEIA Strategic
Plan)

o

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I am encouraged to be innovative
and creative in my work by Senior
Leadership

o

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USAID promotes open lines of
communication between all levels
of the agency

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My Bureau, Independent Office, or
Mission makes me feel like I
belong

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I feel respected by colleagues

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The different perspectives people
bring to the table make USAID a
great place to work

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USAID supports having a healthy
work-life balance

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At USAID, favoritism is tolerated

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I feel respected by my Supervisor

o

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The actions of my Supervisor
demonstrate that a diverse set of
experiences, perspectives, and
backgrounds is beneficial to the
development of new ideas

o

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o

My Supervisor is transparent
about USAID’s progress toward
becoming a more diverse and
inclusive workplace (e.g., share
GAO Audits)

o

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o

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I am encouraged to be innovative
and creative in my work by my
Supervisor

o

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ACCESSIBILITY

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.

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Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

When in USAID facilities, I can
easily access my workspace
without any physical barriers

o

o

o

o

o

o

When in USAID facilities, I can
easily maneuver to access
common areas (e.g. restrooms,
conference room, break area)

o

o

o

o

o

o

USAID provides a variety of
methods for me to express
concerns about my work
environment

o

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o

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I have the necessary tools to
successfully complete tasks that
help USAID achieve its mission

o

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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.)

o

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USAID educates Supervisors on
how to make the workplace
accessible

o

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My Supervisor makes me aware
of opportunities and programs that
can advance my career

o

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USAID provides trainings and
associated materials in a format
that makes it easy for me to
participate

o

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My Bureau, Independent Office, or
Mission hosts social activities that I
can participate in (e.g. holiday
parties, lunch/happy hour, team
building)

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I am aware of accommodations
available to persons with
disabilities

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I consider accessibility when
creating new products, programs,
processes, or policies.

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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.)

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USAID communications are issued
in alternate formats to ensure all
members of our workforce are
informed (i.e. Braille, large print,
audio).

o

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TRUE TO SELF

Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

Senior Leadership is open about
expressing their complete identity
at work (i.e., cultural identity,
sexual orientation)

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel comfortable expressing my
complete identity at work (i.e.,
cultural identity, sexual orientation)

o

o

o

o

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I avoid work events or exchanges
that may lead to me being asked to
share/disclose aspects about my
personal life (e.g., marital status,
having children)

o

o

o

o

o

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I shield my identity at work so that I
can blend in with the mainstream

o

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I am afraid I’ll be penalized if I
display/express my complete
identity at work

o

o

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My Supervisor is open about
expressing their authentic self at
work

o

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I feel encouraged to act like myself
in the workplace

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I downplay my personal differences
when at work

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I feel the knowledge I bring from
my national origin experience is
valued

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ENGAGEMENT
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

I lose track of time when I’m
concentrating on my work because
it keeps me engaged

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I am proud to work for USAID

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I feel excited to start working each
day

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I work as hard as I can when I’m
working

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I have a positive working
relationship with my Supervisor

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I know my work has an impact on
achieving USAID’s mission

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I feel loyal to USAID

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EMPOWERMENT

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Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

Senior Leadership sets the
example for appropriate workplace
behavior

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel confident that I can raise
workplace concerns to Senior
Leadership without negative
impact on me

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel I can easily adapt to
unexpected change or setbacks

o

o

o

o

o

o

I view adversity as an opportunity
to learn and grow professionally

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel confident to act even if it may
result in loss or failure

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Supervisor trusts me to do my
job without excessive monitoring

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Supervisor sets the example
for appropriate workplace behavior

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel confident that I can raise
workplace concerns to my
Supervisor without negative
impact on me

o

o

o

o

o

o

I believe that DEIA trainings and
events at USAID help empower me
to take action to make my
workplace more respectful, safe,
and inclusive

o

o

o

o

o

o

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TALENT ACQUISITION
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

I would recommend others to join
USAID

o

o

o

o

o

o

The work I currently do for USAID
was accurately described in the
position description

o

o

o

o

o

o

I found the onboarding process for
new hires easy to navigate

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel USAID makes an effort to
recruit a diverse workforce that
represents the US population

o

o

o

o

o

o

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

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

I feel supported by my Supervisor
during meetings

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel supported by my Supervisor
while developing work products and
deliverables

o

o

o

o

o

o

If I fail at a task, my Supervisor
makes me feel discouraged

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel strongly encouraged by my
my Supervisor to continue working
for USAID

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel strongly encouraged by my
my Supervisor to continue my
professional growth and
development

o

o

o

o

o

o

I have opportunities to lead beyond
just exercising my technical skill set

o

o

o

o

o

o

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)

o

o

o

o

o

o

I avoid discussing or disclosing
organizations that I support that are
associated with a particular
identity/group to which I belong
(e.g., veteran organizations,
feminist organizations)

o

o

o

o

o

o

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

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TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

My Supervisor recommends
trainings I need to be successful

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Supervisor allows appropriate
time for me to engage in training

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Supervisor conducts annual
performance evaluations fairly and
in accordance with Agency policy
and procedures

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Supervisor gives me regular
feedback that helps me improve my
performance

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Bureau, Independent Office, or
Mission promotes professional
growth and development among all
members of our workforce

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Bureau, Independent Office, or
Mission provides training and
development to meet the different
needs of the workforce

o

o

o

o

o

o

I’m provided with unique job
opportunities by my Supervisor
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

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Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

Senior Leadership is transparent
with policies affecting the members
of our workforce

o

o

o

o

o

o

Senior Leadership awards
members of our workforce when
they produce high quality work

o

o

o

o

o

o

I plan to leave USAID within the
next year

o

o

o

o

o

o

I am given mentorship opportunities
that support my career

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel valued at USAID

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Supervisor is transparent with
policies affecting the members of
our workforce

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Supervisor awards members of
our workforce when they produce
high quality work

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Supervisor provides me with
the tools and resources I need to
be successful

o

o

o

o

o

o

My Supervisor demonstrates a
commitment to my professional
growth

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.

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Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Never

Very Rarely

Rarely

Frequently

Very
Frequently

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

Someone at work told or distributed
sexual stories, jokes, or images
that were offensive to you.

o

o

o

o

o

o

Someone at work made you feel
that you were being bribed,
threatened, or coerced to engage
in sexual behavior.

o

o

o

o

o

o

Someone at work made offensive
sexual remarks or written sexual
comments about your appearance,
body, or sexual activity.

o

o

o

o

o

o

Someone at work made repeated
unwanted attempts to establish a
romantic sexual relationship with
you.

o

o

o

o

o

o

Someone at work touched you or
otherwise made sexual contact in a
way that makes you feel
uncomfortable.

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

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

I am aware of and able to utilize
Agency mechanisms for
addressing sexual misconduct.

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel comfortable intervening on
behalf of someone experiencing
sexual misconduct.

o

o

o

o

o

o

I have experienced some type of
sexual misconduct by staff in
USAID’s workplace.

o

o

o

o

o

o

I have experienced retaliation for
reporting sexual misconduct.

o

o

o

o

o

o

Based on my experience, I am
concerned about potential
retaliation for reporting sexual
misconduct.

o

o

o

o

o

o

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Display These Question:
If What is your employment category ? = Institutional Support Contractor

TRADITIONAL DIVERSITY
Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

I observe USAID Staff respect and
value individual differences at the
Agency

o

o

o

o

o

o

I observe USAID Senior Leadership
encourage people of diverse
backgrounds, values, and opinions to
work together

o

o

o

o

o

o

I observe the actions of USAID
Senior Leadership demonstrate to
me that diversity is critical to the
Agency’s success

o

o

o

o

o

o

I observe USAID Supervisors
encourage people of diverse
backgrounds, values, and opinions to
work together

o

o

o

o

o

o

I observe the actions of USAID
Supervisors demonstrating that
diversity is critical to the Agency’s
success

o

o

o

o

o

o

I observe members of the USAID
Workforce treat each other fairly,
regardless of differences in
backgrounds or beliefs

o

o

o

o

o

o

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COGNITIVE DIVERSITY
Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

I observe the actions of USAID Senior
Leadership demonstrating
that the Agency’s success depends on
its ability to innovate

o

o

o

o

o

o

I observe USAID Senior Leadership
valuing a workforce of different
backgrounds (e.g., education,
experience, etc.)

o

o

o

o

o

o

USAID staff demonstrate they are
open to ideas different than their own

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel comfortable challenging the
ideas of USAID Staff

o

o

o

o

o

o

I observe the actions of USAID
Supervisors demonstrating that the
Agency’s success depends on their
ability to innovate

o

o

o

o

o

o

I observe the actions of USAID
Supervisors valuing a workforce of
different backgrounds (e.g., education,
experience, etc.)

o

o

o

o

o

o

In the long run, I believe that
differences of opinion among USAID
Staff help USAID to achieve its
mission

o

o

o

o

o

o

EQUITY AND INCLUSIVE CULTURE

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Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

The actions of USAID Senior
Leadership demonstrate that a
diverse set of experiences,
perspectives, and backgrounds is
beneficial to developing new ideas

o

o

o

o

o

o

USAID Senior Leadership is
transparent about progress toward
becoming a more diverse and inclusive
workplace (e.g., DEIA Strategic Plan)

o

o

o

o

o

o

I observe USAID Staff being
encouraged to be innovative and
creative in their work by USAID Senior
Leadership

o

o

o

o

o

o

The USAID Bureau, Independent
Office, or Mission I support makes me
feel like I belong

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel respected by my USAID
Supervisor

o

o

o

o

o

o

The different perspectives people bring
to the table make USAID a great
Agency to support

o

o

o

o

o

o

I observe that at USAID, favoritism is
tolerated

o

o

o

o

o

o

The actions of USAID Supervisors
demonstrate that a diverse set of
experiences, perspectives, and
backgrounds is beneficial to the
development of new ideas

o

o

o

o

o

o

ACCESSIBILITY

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Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

When in USAID facilities, I can easily
access my workspace without any
physical barriers

o

o

o

o

o

o

When in USAID facilities, I can easily
maneuver to access common areas
(e.g. restrooms, conference room,
break area)

o

o

o

o

o

o

When in USAID facilities, USAID
provides a variety of methods to
express concerns about my work
environment

o

o

o

o

o

o

I have the necessary tools to
successfully complete tasks that help
USAID achieve its mission when
working in USAID facilities or using
USAID-issued equipment

o

o

o

o

o

o

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-tospeech, etc.)

o

o

o

o

o

o

USAID provides trainings and
associated materials in a format that
makes it easy for me to participate

o

o

o

o

o

o

I am aware of accommodations
available to persons with disabilities
working in USAID facilities or using
USAID training programs or platforms

o

o

o

o

o

o

I am aware of how to request an
accommodation from my employer

o

o

o

o

o

o

USAID communications are issued in
alternate formats to ensure all
members of the workforce are informed
(i.e. Braille, large print, audio).

o

o

o

o

o

o

TRUE TO SELF

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Strongly
Agree
I have observed that USAID Senior
Leadership is open about expressing
their complete identity when at USAID
(i.e., cultural identity, sexual
orientation)

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel comfortable expressing my
complete identity when at USAID (i.e.,
cultural identity, sexual orientation)

o

o

o

o

o

o

I avoid USAID events or exchanges
that may lead to me being asked to
share/disclose aspects about my
personal life (e.g., marital status,
having children)

o

o

o

o

o

o

I shield my identity at USAID so that I
can blend in with the mainstream

o

o

o

o

o

o

I am afraid I’ll be penalized if I
display/express my authentic self at
USAID

o

o

o

o

o

o

I have observed that USAID
Supervisors are open about
expressing their complete identity
when at work (i.e., cultural identity,
sexual orientation)

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel encouraged to act like myself
when at USAID

o

o

o

o

o

o

I downplay my personal differences
when at USAID

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel the knowledge I bring from my
national origin experience is valued by
USAID Staff

o

o

o

o

o

o

ENGAGEMENT

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Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

I lose track of time when I’m
concentrating on my work because it
keeps me engaged

o

o

o

o

o

o

I am proud to support USAID

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel excited to support USAID each
day

o

o

o

o

o

o

I work as hard as I can when I’m
working

o

o

o

o

o

o

I have a positive working relationship
with my USAID Supervisor

o

o

o

o

o

o

I know my work has an impact on
achieving USAID’s mission

o

o

o

o

o

o

EMPOWERMENT
Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

I have observed that USAID Senior
Leadership sets the example for
appropriate workplace behavior

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel I can easily adapt to unexpected
change or setbacks

o

o

o

o

o

o

I view adversity as an opportunity to
learn and grow professionally

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel confident to act even if it may
result in loss or failure

o

o

o

o

o

o

USAID Supervisors trust me to do my
job without excessive monitoring

o

o

o

o

o

o

USAID Supervisors set the example
for appropriate workplace behavior

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel confident that I can raise
workplace concerns to a USAID
Supervisor without negative impact
on me

o

o

o

o

o

o

TALENT (ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, RETENTION)

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Strongly
Agree

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

I would recommend others to apply for
a position working at USAID or
supporting USAID

o

o

o

o

o

o

I found the onboarding process for
ISCs easy to navigate

o

o

o

o

o

o

The work I currently do to support
USAID was accurately described in
the job description.

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel USAID has a diverse workforce
that represents the US population

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel valued at USAID

o

o

o

o

o

o

SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Strongly
Agree
I feel supported by my USAID
Supervisor during meetings
I feel supported by my USAID
Supervisor while developing work
products and deliverables

Somewhat
Agree

o
o

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

o
o

Somewhat
Disagree

o
o

Strongly
Disagree

o
o

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

o
o

o
o

If I fail at a task, my USAID
Supervisor makes me feel
discouraged

o

o

o

o

o

o

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)

o

o

o

o

o

o

I avoid discussing or disclosing
organizations that I support that are
associated with a particular
identity/group to which I belong (e.g.,
veteran organizations, feminist
organizations)

o

o

o

o

o

o

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 while working at
USAID

o

o

o

o

o

o

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND MISCONDUCT

Please select the level to which you agree with the following statements based on your experience at
USAID
Never

Very Rarely

Rarely

Frequently

Very
Frequently

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

Someone at USAID told or distributed
sexual stories, jokes, or images that
were offensive to you.

o

o

o

o

o

o

Someone at USAID made you feel
that you were being bribed,
threatened, or coerced to engage in
sexual behavior.

o

o

o

o

o

o

Someone at USAID made offensive
sexual remarks or written sexual
comments about your appearance,
body, or sexual activity.

o

o

o

o

o

o

Someone at USAID made repeated
unwanted attempts to establish a
romantic sexual relationship with you.

o

o

o

o

o

o

Someone at USAID touched you or
otherwise made sexual contact in a
way that makes you feel
uncomfortable.

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

Somewhat
Agree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

Not
Applicable/
Do Not
Know

I am aware of and able to utilize
mechanisms for addressing sexual
misconduct

o

o

o

o

o

o

I feel comfortable intervening on
behalf of someone experiencing
sexual misconduct

o

o

o

o

o

o

I have experienced some type of
sexual misconduct by staff in
USAID’s workplace

o

o

o

o

o

o

I have experienced retaliation from
USAID Staff for reporting sexual
misconduct

o

o

o

o

o

o

Based on what I have observed, I am
concerned about potential retaliation
from USAID Staff for reporting sexual
misconduct.

o

o

o

o

o

o

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