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, women’s 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 funderreports, 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,leadsand 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.