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, womenโs 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 fulfil the above.
Accountabilities:
Technical Requirements:
Provides advanced technical leadership in areas of economic participation including workforce development, including green workforce, entrepreneurship, youth engagement, womenโs 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.
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).
Ensures project technical implementation is consistent with best practices in the industry / subject and meet 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 membersโ 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 provide oversight of partners.
Business Development and Client/Funder Support: