Technical Advisor I, Economic Participation and - Washington, United States - FHI 360

FHI 360

Verified Company

Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:
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Provides technical contributions, advisory services and assistance in economic participation areas including workforce development, green workforce, entrepreneurship, youth engagement, women's economic empowerment and climate resilient livelihoods.

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 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 fulfil the above.

Accountabilities:_

Technical Requirements:

Provides 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 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 personnel and partners.

Project Design Implementation and Quality Assurance:

Provides technical leadership in 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).-
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.
Supervise junior technical staff and consultants and provide oversight of partners.

Business Development and Client/Funder Support:

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

Thought Leadership/Innovation- 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 (non-governmental organizations); 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.

Capacity Building, Training and Supervision:

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.

Operations Management (Finance, HR, etc.):

Manages the processes, services, planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling of all technical resources for a project.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:_
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, onsite 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 t