Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 22 Feb 2015
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
In USAID/OTI programs, due to the USAID/OTI-Contractor relationship and key decision making processes, the advice or information provided by the CVE Technical Advisor is often informed by OTI's overall technical direction.
Responsibilities:Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the CVE Technical Advisor is responsible for:
- Providing in-depth and conceptual input from a CVE lens to overall country program strategy as well as regional program strategies and work plans.
- Providing CVE-specific advice and information to OTI, DCOPs, and activity development theories and assumptions; assisting in the identification of program opportunities and potential local partners.
- Designing and developing research initiatives as requested in support of the achievement of CVE goals and objectives and contributing to the analysis of activities and program level impacts;
- Provide timely analysis and reporting support to the USAID Mission or other USG entities as requested on CVE issues and policy.
- Assisting the M&E Officer and OTI's independent Monitoring Unit to incorporate M&E learning into the activity development cycle; distilling lessons learned for activity development staff.
- Traveling within Pakistan to visit field offices.
MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated knowledge of current program principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of CVE.
- A minimum of five (5) years working on countering violent extremism, or related field is required.
- Experience working on countering violent extremism in a range of countries is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Pakistani context at the national and local levels; previous experience working in Pakistan or on Pakistan issues is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience presenting and representing ideas with a range of stakeholders including donors and government officials.
- Fluency in written and oral English is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in relevant local languages is desirable but not required.
- University degree in a relevant field desired, but not required.
This is a contingent position based on funding from the customer.
How to apply:
Please apply through our website at https://careers-engility.icims.com/jobs/11164/countering-violent-extremism-%28cve%29-technical-advisor%2c-pakistan/job
