Technical Advisor II, Inclusive Economic Participation and Resilience

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 funder reports, 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, leads and supports technical thought leadership and strategic positioning initiatives for the department. Collaborates with other FHI 360 teams and business units as needed to fulfill the above.

• Provides advanced technical leadership in areas of economic 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.

• Demonstrates good judgment and develops rational solutions that are contextually appropriate using strong interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness.

• Establishes networks with key internal and external stakeholders.

• 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).

• Ensures project technical implementation is consistent with best practices in the industry/subject and meets client/funder contractual obligations for one or more large functional areas.

• Tracks delivery of technical outputs and proactively communicates on delays. Maintains a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff members of implementing partners.

• Monitors staff members' LOE (Level of Effort) and needs to ensure adequate coverage of technical resources.

• Coordinates with project management team and proactively identifies issues that could affect implementation.

• Identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within their technical portfolio.

• Supervises mid-level and junior technical staff and consultants and provides oversight of partners.

• Develops and maintains relationships with potential clients/donors, partners, peers to develop new business.

• Leads capture and proposal phases of new business development opportunities; may serve as technical lead or Proposal Development Lead (PDL) on selected bids.

• Assists with development of proposal strategies.

• Provides technical input into proposal budgets.

• Participates in business development meetings with partners and donors/clients.

• Supervises proposal/capture consultants.

• Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation of global, regional and country-based innovative technical strategies to achieve development results.

• Represents the organization at external conferences, events and professional meetings.

• Maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs; consistently viewed as a knowledgeable resource in his/her technical area.

• Continually maintains a dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff members of implementing partners.

• Develops and implements technical training and capacity building interventions.

• Identifies strategies to address training gaps.

• May supervise or provide technical guidance to staff members locally and worldwide.

• Ensures appropriate and timely technical support for field projects.

• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.

• Conducts routine coordination with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.

• Strong knowledge and skills in a specific technical area/function and general understanding of concepts and principles of related technical areas/functions.

• Solid knowledge of standards for the technical area/field, operational processes and procedures, work, and task flow.

• Brings significant field/international development experience.

• Has the ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.

• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.

• Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).

• Ability to manage their own work to job and performance standards.

• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English with proficiency in French, Spanish, Russian and/or Arabic preferred.

• Master's Degree and at least 12 years of experience in International Development, Business, Economics, Gender, Life/Social Sciences, Human Development or Related Field.

• Typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience in technical implementation of large projects and/or programs - may manage activities of more junior staff or serve as individual contributor.

• Significant field/overseas implementation experience plus.

• Documented experience providing technical assistance, capacity building and business development in the specific technical domains of economic development, workforce development and entrepreneurship, green circular economy, women's economic empowerment, agriculture market systems, private sector engagement and MSME development.

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), private sector organization or international donor preferred.

• International or Domestic (USG) Program Development or Progr.