Partnership Advisor, IPI/EMD/Trade PSEMC
Dexis Consulting Group, Washington, DC, United States
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About the Project
Through the Private Sector Engagement Modernization Contract (PSEMC), Dexis supports the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID's) Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Hub to expand and deepen collaboration with the private sector to achieve greater development outcomes. The PSE Hub's mission is to create the institutional conditions, operating infrastructure, and capacity necessary to expand engagement with the private sector in the United States and partner countries. The PSE Hub works to transform and modernize how USAID does development by institutionalizing USAID's PSE policy and delivering capacity- and systems-building support for PSE across all sectors, operating units, and countries where USAID operates. PSEMC provides technical assistance and capacity building to USAID Missions, Bureaus, and Independent Offices in support of PSE.
About the Position
The USAID/EMD/Trade team supports a multiyear effort (the Project) to strengthen partner countries' understanding of the core principles applicable to international standards development. The Center for Economics and Market Development (EMD) is seeking a Partnership Advisor who would support the Trade Team to implement its portfolio. The position would advise in USG, private sector, and USAID operations and public policy to help EMD navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, achieve its strategic goals, and map the Project's next steps. The Partnership Advisor may also consult with USG interagency partners under the AOR's direction as it relates to the project implementation.
This is a telework-eligible position requiring occasional international travel (about 15%). Washington DC is the duty station.
Responsibilities
Strategic Advice and Planning
- Provides strategic guidance, approaches, and tactics for initiatives with the IPI/EMD/Trade team under the supervision of the team lead and AORs, including commencing implementation of the project.
- Updates and advises EMD's trade team lead, AORs, and other stakeholders regarding the Project's planning, activities and results.
- Serves as a technical resource for Trade Capacity building issues; providing advice, guidance, and expert technical leadership and policy guidance on the most complex TCB program and how they interact with USG trade policy, private sector needs, and sophisticated world-wide markets.
Research and Analysis
- Effectively assists in identifying solutions to critical operational and internal/external challenges that may involve considerable risk and/or based on new and experimental approaches and methodologies.
- Conducts or oversees research and analysis to support program implementation and timely delivery of those activities.
Operations
- Provides expert advice and assistance related to project implementation, ensuring that they are executed efficiently. This involves coordinating resources with multiple programs and Agencies, managing budgets, and tracking progress.
- Provides direct support (virtual or TDY) to USAID Missions within backstop expertise/area to advance critical initiatives, bilateral/regional development objectives, and/or operational targets and goals.
Relationships
- Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including USG Agencies, implementing partners, foreign government agencies, and industry groups to further the international standards project's development goals and objectives.
- Coordinates programs and activities with other USAID Bureaus and Independent Offices, the Department of State, other USG agencies, and the private sector.
Performs other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Master's Degree (or higher) with 8 or more years of work experience, Bachelor's degree and 10 years of work experience, or 15+ years equivalent relevant work experience in private sector engagement.
- Three years of experience applying international trade expertise.
- Knowledge and deep contextual understanding of regulatory environments, international trade agreements, trade capacity building and trade disciplines (technical barriers to trade).
- Two years of work experience involving US interagency coordination processes.
- Experience with USAID program cycle and project design; experience working with/within USAID.
- Good writing and communication skills.
Preferred
- Two years of work experience with issues related to the digital environment.
- Current holder of an active Secret-level security clearance.
All applicants are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All employees and consultants are expected to value diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" - that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement.