FCDO Technical Expert

Experienced FCDO Technical Expert

Improving Economies for Stronger Communities (IESC) is a leading U.S. nonprofit organization that catalyzes private sector growth and creates economic opportunity for people and communities. Dedicated to equitable and sustainable economic growth, IESC helps small and medium enterprises grow, fortifies value chains, and strengthens systems and institutions to enhance the business enabling environment. We share proven business skills and experience with entrepreneurs, jobseekers, businesses, farmers, cooperatives, and governments. We also offer resources—human, technological, and financial—that sustainably build capacity and empower communities. Since 1964, we have delivered lasting solutions across 139 countries.

IESC is seeking technical experts with experience designing/implementing Foreign Commonwealth and Development (FCDO)/Department for International Development (DFID) projects. IESC is seeking to build a roster of experienced short and long-term technical and management experts for upcoming FCDO program opportunities in our areas of expertise. We invite candidates who have expertise in one or more of the following areas listed below to submit their CVs for consideration. Technical fields of interest include trade, market linkages, enterprise development, entrepreneurship, workforce development, market-driven agriculture, business enabling environment, and enterprise finance and investment. Candidates will be considered for upcoming business development and program roles on FCDO opportunities that IESC is pursuing.

Candidates will offer in-depth knowledge in relevant technical fields and experience on FCDO project design and/or implementation. Candidates must have prior experience designing or working on FCDO projects.

Responsibilities

The technical expert will undertake some or all of the following specific tasks for proposal development:

·       Review and analyze the solicitation, identify and highlight issues/questions that require further research

·       Offer options for effective approaches and supporting management structure to achieve the goals of the program; contributing to writing of sections as requested

·       Participate in design meetings with IESC as requested

·       Serve as technical proposal reviewer as requested

·       Assist in the design of program approaches

·       Provide input on the design of graphics reflective of proposed approaches

·       Participate in capture trips to gather information necessary to prepare a tailored approach, assess the feasibility of approach, ground truth information available, and interview local experts and partners as requested

·       Recommend feasible organizational structure and assist with recruiting expat and local consultants and staff as needed

·       Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

·       Eight or more years of professional working experience.

·       Expertise in one or more of the listed areas of expertise.

·       Prior experience designing or working on FCDO projects.

·       Demonstrated experience working with relevant government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders, where relevant.

·       Fluency in English required.