Technical Specialist/ Sr. Technical Specialist - Inclusive Economic Development
Near East Foundation
- Washington DC
- $78,750-124,950 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Proposal Development: Lead the development of high-quality proposals, from conceptualization to drafting technical narratives, ensuring alignment with donor requirements. Coordinate inputs from HQ and country team members and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive proposals. Coordinate with Cost Specialist, , MEAL, HR, and compliance teams to ensure alignment of technical and financial components in proposals. Contribute to the development of budgets, cost narratives, and financial projections for proposed projects.
- Proposal Review and Alignment: Review proposal documents to ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with donor requirements. Provide feedback and revisions as necessary to enhance proposal quality and competitiveness.
- Representation and Networking: Represent NEF at meetings, conferences, and events to showcase expertise in inclusive economic development. Engage with potential partners and donors to strengthen partnerships and attract support for NEF's initiatives.
- Research and Analysis for Business and Program Development: Work with the program and MEAL teams to prioritize, devise, and conduct strategic research and analysis to identify key opportunities and challenges in promoting economic inclusivity in conflict-affected and fragile areas and contribute to business and program development. Utilize insights to inform program design and business development.
- Program Design and Technical Advisory: Work with program, MEAL, and other relevant teams to prioritize, conceptualize, and develop inclusive economic development programs and projects tailored to conflict-affected and fragile areas. Provide technical advisory to project teams when needed to ensure the effective incorporation of programmatic best practices into project activities, program strategies, and learning agenda.
- Knowledge Integration: Stay informed about emerging trends and innovations in economic development, particularly related to inclusivity in conflict-affected and fragile contexts. Integrate relevant insights into NEF's program strategies and knowledge products to inform program and business development and contribute to program growth. Co-lead with MEAL and program teams on deep-dive processes at project and program levels. Contribute to the development of learning agendas and the prioritization, conceptualization, and development of knowledge and business development products such as technical innovations, technical briefs and fact sheets, technical capacity statements, and technical presentations. Contribute as technical lead writer on strategically important products.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, international development, public policy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the field of economic development, with a focus on inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
- Strong understanding of economic theory and proven ability to apply it to practical development challenges.
- Experience designing and implementing economic development projects in diverse cultural and socio-economic contexts.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and compelling proposals for funding from a variety of donors, including bilateral and multilateral agencies, foundations, and private sector partners.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Fluency in English required, proficiency in additional languages preferred.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Word and Teams, familiarity with Excel.
- Experience using participatory approaches to design programs and develop proposals, including applying principles of co-creation.
- Experience engaging relevant communities of practice.
- Experience engaging and coordinating with international colleagues and programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of themes and cross-cutting requirements in international development, such as gender mainstreaming, market-based approaches, locally-led programming, resilience, innovative finance, technology and innovation.
- Proficiency in French and/or Arabic
- Cover letter outlining all relevant experience, how you meet the essential criteria.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- List of three references (including one from current, or most recent, employer). You will be given further notice prior to us contacting references.
- A satisfactory Restricted Party Screening.
- Receipt of satisfactory references.
- Workplace Verification Check.