Senior Inclusive Development Advisor – IDEA
JOB DETAIL
This position is remote-based. Applicants from marginalized or underrepresented groups and those based in the Asia, Africa, Europe/Eurasia, Latin America and Caribbean, and Middle East/North Africa regions are highly encouraged to apply. *
FHI 360 is recruiting a Senior Inclusive Development Advisor for the Inclusive Development and Equitable Assistance (IDEA) Leader with Associates. The purpose of this award is to respond to the needs and priorities of MUGVPs and communities of all diverse identities and experiences and build the capacity of organizations that serve MUGPVs to help them meet their goals.
This potential full-time position is eligible for remote work. The position is expected to begin after October 1, 2023. Employment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360, as well as USAID approval of the finalist.
Position Description:
The Senior Inclusive Development Advisorwill work with partners to develop strategies to advance inclusive development programming with MUGVPs. This will include utilizing cross-cutting, inclusive design, and implementation for Leader for Associate Awards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a strategy to increase the number of local organizations that advance inclusive development and meet the needs of MUGVP communities;
- Work with partners to design inclusive processes to co-identify and co-design capacity strengthening activities.
- Lead the design of Associate award activities that strengthen the capacity of MUGVP-led and serving organizations.
- Integrate inclusive development into program design, implementation and adaptation, and MEL planning.
- Work with the Sr. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer to develop learning agendas and knowledge products to build an evidence base for inclusive development to inform the field.
- Provide technical leadership for Leader and Associate Award activities that advance inclusive development and ensure that MUGVP partners are co-designing and leading program activities.
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree (or higher) required in a relevant social science (i.e. sociology, demography, psychology, political science, and economics).
- At least 12 years of experience in inclusive development and localization.
- Demonstrated experience in leading program coordination, strategic planning, and project design with marginalized communities.
- Familiarity with key USAID policies including the Youth in Development Policy, the LGBT Vision for Action, Disability Policy Paper, Gender Quality and Empowerment Policy, and Policy on Promoting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, etc.
- Demonstrated experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team in a fast paced, technically challenging environment under minimum supervision.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Interpersonal skills in facilitation and collaborator engagement/coordination, particularly with local partners.
- Familiarity with USAID program is preferred.
- Project Management (PM) Certification preferred
The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When defining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
* Hiring Salary Range: $68,000 – $197,000 (Please note that this salary range only pertains to US citizens and permanent residents living in the Unites States and is posted in compliance with U.S. law.)
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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