Technical Director, Private Sector Development

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Cadmus is actively seeking a Technical Director, Private Sector Development to the Economic Engagement and Private Sector Development line of business across a wide range of programs. This will include leading technical assignments, championing business development efforts, and providing thought leadership on key private sector development and learning issues.

Responsibilities

1. Provide high-quality technical leadership on private sector development issues, including trade and private sector development, export promotion and market systems, as well as expertise in data, analytics, and learning; identifying and conducting research on topics related to private sector development; and providing policy and implementation advice to clients.
2. Lead technical assignments across a range of private sector development issues on Cadmus’ current programs, including Asia Futures, through technical assistance, research products, and tools and resources.
3. Provide expertise on data analytics and learning integrated into international development projects and for USAID and other clients.
4. Engage with high-priority stakeholders in government and private and development sectors to keep up to date with the emerging challenges and requirements across the globe; explore potential for partnerships; and advocate for best practices in private sector development, data, analytics, and learning.
5. Advise and lead assigned activities, including coordinating with buy-in clients, partners, and USAID across the project to include managing technical deliverables from consultants and partners, including providing technical inputs and quality assurance.
6. Undertake co-creation and collaborating on thought leadership across the project and in conjunction with USAID.
7. Contribute to USAID reporting requirements and information requests.
8. Prepare terms of reference for technical assistance activities for designated projects, including initiation of concept, technical design, and staffing.
9. Provide expertise to develop learning strategies across the international development division and build capacity to more effectively integrate learning into projects and practices.
10. Lead business development efforts within trade and private sector development issues, where needed and relevant.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in economics, international development, international affairs, policy or other relevant field with 10 years of experience or bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience.
2. At least 5 years of experience working in private sector development, data, analytics, and/or learning.
3. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, including a proven ability to communicate complex concepts to development experts.
4. Experience working with USAID-funded projects is required, experience working with USAID proposal efforts required.
5. Experience liaising with the public and private sectors in varying and diverse roles and capacities including in developing countries, with a preference for experience in the Asia region.
6. Advanced understanding of private sector development, data, analytics, learning, and USAID programs.
7. Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across varying cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
8. Excellent written and spoken English, strong preference for French or Spanish language skills.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $143,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.