Job Summary:
Advanced subject matter expert who provides technical contributions, advisory services and assistance in economic participation areas including resilient economic development, workforce development and entrepreneurship, green circular economy, women's economic empowerment, agriculture market systems, private sector engagement and MSME development. Leads and provides final authorization and approval of the proposal technical and project design. May manage and/or mentor other professional staff members. Leads project technical activities and sub-activities and ensures project activities are on track technically with work plans. Assists in the development of project specific funderreports, technical deliverables, and presentations. Successfully leads new business development initiatives including project design, budgeting, and recruitment efforts as measured by establishment of partnerships, recruitment of teams and overall quality of resulting proposals / initiatives. Provides significant input to business development and can lead capture efforts.Works with MEL teams on development of technical indicators for use in proposals and projects. Initiates,leadsand supports technical thought leadership and strategic positioning initiatives for the department. Collaborates with other FHI 360 teams and business units as needed to fulfil the above.
Accountabilities:
Technical Requirements:
Provides advanced technical leadership in areas ofeconomic participation including workforce development, including green workforce, entrepreneurship, youth engagement, women's economic empowerment and resilient livelihoods.
Develops appropriate technical solutions to complex problems, incorporating evidence, knowledge, and best practices from the technical field.
Project Design Implementation and Quality Assurance:
Provides technical leadership for design, development, planning, implementation; and capacity building of specific technical components of project; develops tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components. Serves as the primary author for technical deliverables (e.g., reports, presentations, surveys).
Business Development and Client/Funder Support:
Thought Leadership/Innovation
Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation of global, regional and country-based innovative technical strategies to achieve development results.
Maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs (non-governmental organizations); consistently viewed as a knowledgeable resource in his/her technical area.
Capacity Building, Training and Supervision:
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Solid knowledge of standards for the technical area/field, operational processes and procedures, work, and task flow.
Ability to read, write and speak fluent English withproficiency in French, Spanish, Russian and/or Arabic preferred.
Education:
Master's Degree and at least 12 years of experience in International Development,Business, Economics, Gender, Life/Social Sciences, Human Development or Related Field.
Experience:
Documented experience providing technical assistance, capacity building and business development in the specific technical domains of economic development, workforce developmentand entrepreneurship, green circular economy, women's economic empowerment, agriculture market systems, private sector engagement and MSME development.
Typical Physical Demands:
The expected US Basedhiringsalary range for this role is listed below. Candidate FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
US Based Hiring Salary Range:$128,000 - $160,000
International hiring ranges will differ based on location.
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Minimum Salary: 128000.00
Maximum Salary: 160000.00
Salary Unit: Yearly
