Full Job Description
Job Description
echnical Specialist, Strategy, Performance and Capacity Building (SPCB)
Social Impact, Arlington, VA
Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We
provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity
building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across
all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and
education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have
worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies,
bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and
nonprofits.
JOB SUMMARY
The Technical Specialist will provide technical management and
support for a portfolio of Strategy, Performance and Capacity Building
(SPCB) services. The Technical Specialist will work with government
agencies, their implementing partners, foundations, multilateral
organizations, and other clients to develop results-oriented strategies;
program, project, and activity level MEL plans; and training
curricula, technical assistance, and other capacity-building services
related to strategic planning, performance management, data quality, and
compliance with U.S. Government regulations for results-oriented
management.
The Technical Specialist will lead or support SI technical delivery
of an array of performance management-related activities, including
design and delivery of training and assessments, and provide program
management for a number of client contracts. In addition to
project-specific tasks, the Technical Specialist will support the
continued growth of SPCB through proposal development, fostering strong
relationships with existing and new clients, and participating in
outreach and dissemination activities including conference presentations
and publication, as well as participating in internal initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical delivery and management
The Technical Specialist will be responsible for providing technical
assistance and leading or supporting technical delivery of strategic
planning, performance management, and capacity-building activities and
other tasks, as appropriate. This will include:
Serving as a team member on SI contracts related to development ofCountry Development Cooperation Strategies (CDCSs), Operations
Strategies, PMPs, Data Quality Assessments, CLA plans, Mission
Management Assessments, and organizational development and
capacity-building engagements.
Being engaged throughout the strategic planning, performance
management, and capacity-building cycle, with responsibilities
including: conceptualizing assessments and SPCB activity designs;
participating in scoping trips and background research and producing
syntheses thereof; developing tools and approaches for SPCB services;
designing and carrying out organizational analyses; designing and
delivering training on SPCB topics; and drafting and editing written
reports.
Troubleshooting, coordinating, and enhancing the technical quality
of SI external consultants' work by providing quality assurance and
support on project deliverables.
Departmental support
The Technical Specialist will be expected to support SPCB through the
development of technical resources, provision of internal trainings,
and engagement in technical mentoring/coaching of more junior SI
staff.
Business development
The Technical Specialist will be expected to participate in proposal
development in support of new business. S/he will collaborate with SI's
Business Development team to help identify new opportunities, write
technical and related sections for proposals, review draft proposals,
make referrals of outside consultants and staff to be included in
proposals, and support the pricing team by reviewing Level of Effort
estimates for proposal budgets.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated expertise in multiple SPCB services (management
consulting, strategy, CLA, organizational development,
capacity-building, performance management, and training).
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines.
Knowledge of USAID, MCC, DOS, USDA, DFID, and other donors.
Ability to develop, update, and deliver training on SPCB subject matter.
Ability to travel overseas for short-term assignments.
Proficiency in a foreign language, such as Spanish or French preferred.
Qualifications
A Master's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant profession
experience (5-7 years preferred) in such subject areas as business
administration, economics, statistics, public policy, international
development, or other related social sciences.
Experience in performance monitoring, strategic planning or capacity building in developing countries.
Experience working in developing countries preferred.
Experience in the health sector a plus.
Additional Information
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To apply, please visit our website: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1485
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.
