Overview
Since 1963 and in 148 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that designs and delivers technical and management solutions in agriculture, economic growth, and resilience to promote economic prosperity and social inclusion.
โโCapture Consultant, Sahelโ
โโACDI/VOCA is seeking a Capture Consultant for a Regional Resilience Activity in the Sahel Region (Burkina Faso, Chad, The Gambia, and Mauritania) funded by USAID. The activity seeks to expand resilience in the Sahel Region, improving the ability of individuals, households, and communities to mitigate, adapt to, and recover from perennial shocks and stresses.
โThe anticipated timeframe for this assignment is April to July 2024 with up to 20 days of effort. The primary location for this assignment is Burkina Faso.โ
RESPONSIBILITIES
โโThe objective of the Capture Consultantwill be to inform the overall proposal strategy and the technical design, as well as to identify potential local implementing partners, stakeholders, and personnel.
โWork closely with the Proposal Leader, Technical Writer, and subject matter experts to identify, recommend, and interview local partners needed for implementation of the project (i.e., NGOs, consulting companies, professional associations, technical/extension organizations, etc.) โDevelop a report summarizing the agricultural market landscape and perform a value chain prioritization analysis, identifying public and private sector actors key to creating change in the sector โIf requested, identify projectโs key staff and provide expert opinion โShould the proposal proceed to the preparation phase, participate in and support technical elements of a post-recon whiteboard session(s), and support technical design in response to the solicitation in close coordination with the pricing, recruitment, compliance, and other proposal team membersโDELIVERABLES
โPartner matrix (format to be provided) โLandscape value chain prioritization analysis โDetailed and organized meeting notes for each stakeholder interviewed โIf requested, provide input into ACDI/VOCAโs proposal reviews, including win themes, outlines of a proposed technical solution to USAIDโs problem statement, teaming strategy, competition analysis, determining key issues for resolution, and next stepsโโ
QUALIFICATIONS
โโBachelorโs degree in international development, agricultural economics, public policy, or related field required; masterโs degree preferred. โMinimum 5 years of experience in international development with a focus on resilience, economic development, or a closely related area. โProven experience in program design for large scale international development projects. โKnowledge and experience with USAID rules and regulations desired. โDemonstrated success in capture management and strategic planning for winning new business, including identifying opportunities, developing strategies, and building relationships with partners, donors, and host-country stakeholders. โFluency in French required; English preferred.