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DAI implements the Digital Frontiers<br />\r\n project, which works closely with USAID’s Innovation, Technology, and<br />\r\n Research Hub (ITR), USAID Missions, the private sector, and international and<br />\r\n local development organizations to identify successful and sustainable<br />\r\n digital development approaches and scale their impact globally.</p>\r\n \r\n <p>Digital Frontiers has played a key role in supporting the development and<br />\r\n launch of the USAID Digital Strategy in April 2020 and continues to play an<br />\r\n integral role in the implementation of the Digital Strategy. This strategy<br />\r\n will further USAID’s objectives to (1) improve development and humanitarian<br />\r\n assistance outcomes through the responsible use of digital technology; and<br />\r\n (2) strengthen the openness, inclusiveness, and security of country digital<br />\r\n ecosystems.</p>\r\n \r\n <p>The Digital Strategy’s flagship initiative is the Digital Ecosystem Country<br />\r\n Assessment (DECA). Digital Frontiers provides support to the USAID ITR team<br />\r\n in the iteration and scale-up of DECAs and to USAID Missions around the globe<br />\r\n interested in carrying out a DECA</p>\r\n \r\n <p>DAI and Digital Frontiers are committed to infusing anti-racism throughout<br />\r\n DAI by attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and<br />\r\n backgrounds and grow as a result of expanded perspectives. Through these<br />\r\n efforts, DAI will become a better development partner, evolving into a strong<br />\r\n community advocate and building dynamic partnerships to facilitate positive change.</p>\r\n \r\n <p>OVERVIEW<br />\r\n Digital Frontiers is recruiting a DECA Specialist I/II to help manage DECAs<br />\r\n and to contribute to DECA technical research. The DECA is a six-month<br />\r\n assessment that informs the development, design, and implementation of USAID<br />\r\n Mission’s strategies, projects, and activities. It is organized around<br />\r\n three research pillars: digital infrastructure and adoption; digital society,<br />\r\n rights, and governance; and digital economy. Read more on USAID’s DECA webpage.</p>\r\n \r\n <p>The DECA Specialist I/II must have U.S. work authorization and an ability to<br />\r\n keep EST hours, DAI is unable to sponsor visas.</p>\r\n \r\n <p>TASKS<br />\r\n The DECA Specialist I/II will be dedicated to managing Digital Frontiers<br />\r\n DECAs Specific tasks are detailed below:</p>\r\n \r\n <p>Project Management (40%)<br />\r\n Manage the implementation of multiple and simultaneous DECAs with guidance<br />\r\n from the Senior DECA Manager ensuring adherence to the approved work plan,<br />\r\n troubleshooting deviations, and overseeing independent consultants and subcontractors.<br />\r\n Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID Missions that are conducting<br />\r\n DECAs through Digital Frontiers. From start to finish this includes preparing<br />\r\n work plans, organizing project folders and documents, initiating project<br />\r\n kickoff, and monitoring consultant and subcontractor engagement with the<br />\r\n Mission, demonstrating the appropriate level of flexibility and<br />\r\n professionalism throughout. This requires scheduling and leading client<br />\r\n meetings and taking notes.<br />\r\n Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and management of consultants, or in<br />\r\n some cases subawardees. This includes developing scopes of work, sourcing<br />\r\n candidates/firms, coordinating and carrying out candidate interviews,<br />\r\n reviewing writing tests, and communicating with Digital Frontiers Finance and<br />\r\n Operations team to ensure timely onboarding.<br />\r\n Monitor and update DECA budget(s) regularly to ensure all consultant or<br />\r\n subcontractor work is tracked against the planned budget. Provide updates to<br />\r\n Senior DECA Manager and to the Digital Frontiers Operations team.<br />\r\n Manage in-country logistics and in-person key informant interviews as needed.<br />\r\n This may include traveling internationally, coordinating travel arrangements,<br />\r\n procuring drivers and translators, planning in-country daily schedules and<br />\r\n logistics, among other related tasks in adherence with DAI and Digital<br />\r\n Frontiers travel and procurement policies.<br />\r\n Manage finalization of DECA reports including reviewing consultants’<br />\r\n writing, incorporating client feedback, coordinating with the USAID Missions<br />\r\n on clearances, and working with the Digital Frontiers Communications Advisor<br />\r\n for copy-editing and design.<br />\r\n Contribute to DECA process and content iteration by sharing learnings and<br />\r\n feedback with the Senior DECA Manager.<br />\r\n Report DECA progress and upcoming issues/needs to the Senior DECA Manager,<br />\r\n Digital Strategy Project Director, Digital Frontiers core staff, and USAID as relevant.</p>\r\n \r\n <p>Technical Research (40%)<br />\r\n Manage the review of all technical deliverables (desk research, report<br />\r\n outlines, draft reports, final reports) with specific attention to ensuring<br />\r\n written materials are high quality and research is technically sound and<br />\r\n remains within the scope of the DECA.<br />\r\n Provide short-notice technical support to the DECAs including conducting<br />\r\n research and analysis, writing substantial sections of the report,<br />\r\n participating in key informant interviews, taking detailed (transcript level)<br />\r\n notes during meetings and key informant interviews, editing, and other tasks.<br />\r\n Share technical learnings and thought leadership with the DECA team for<br />\r\n adaptation and iteration purposes.</p>\r\n \r\n <p>Operations and Reporting (20%)<br />\r\n Manage operational matters related to DECAs, including but not limited to<br />\r\n contractual, operational, MEL, reporting, and financial matters.<br />\r\n Liaise with communications, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), and<br />\r\n operations and finance support teams within Digital Frontiers.<br />\r\n Ensure activities\u{202F}are managed in accordance with USAID regulations and DAI<br />\r\n Procurement policies.\u{202F}</p>\r\n \r\n <p>REQUIREMENTS<br />\r\n Must be located in and eligible to work in the United States; DAI is unable<br />\r\n to sponsor visas.<br />\r\n Ability to keep US Eastern Time working hours</p>\r\n \r\n <p>QUALIFICATIONS<br />\r\n At least 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree or 3 years of<br />\r\n experience with a master's degree in international development or comparable<br />\r\n work in another industry<br />\r\n Knowledge of digital development topics<br />\r\n Experience conducting qualitative research studies including conducting desk<br />\r\n research and key informant interviews<br />\r\n Experience coordinating multiple activities effectively and simultaneously<br />\r\n Experience working in a client-centric role with excellent customer service<br />\r\n and client relationship management skills<br />\r\n Experience developing, managing, and tracking budgets<br />\r\n Proven experience in managing sub-awards, contractors, or independent consultants<br />\r\n Experience working respectfully in diverse teams and communities around the globe<br />\r\n Ability to interpret and communicate quantitative data<br />\r\n Strong critical thinking capabilities with an ability to rapidly assess<br />\r\n situational needs, develop problem-solving strategies, and implement<br />\r\n sustainable solutions<br />\r\n Excellent oral and written communication skills<br />\r\n Willingness to travel internationally if necessary</p>\r\n \r\n <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<br />\r\n At least 6 years of experience and a bachelor's degree or 4 years of<br />\r\n experience with a master's degree in international development or related<br />\r\n field, or comparable work in another industry<br />\r\n Experience implementing government or donor-funded programs in developing countries<br />\r\n Experience working on USAID projects<br />\r\n Demonstrated technical expertise in digital development topics either across<br />\r\n the DECA pillars, or deep expertise in one or more of the DECA pillars<br />\r\n Knowledge of U.S. government regulations, policies, and procedures<br />\r\n French and/or Spanish language skills are a plus</p>\r\n \r\n <p>PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE<br />\r\n October 2022 – August 2023, with likelihood to extend through July 2024<br />\r\n Reports to Susannah Horton, Digital Strategy Senior DECA Manager</p>\r\n \r\n <p>APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS<br />\r\n Submit a resume and cover letter with your application at the link below.</p>\r\n """ "summary" => "" "format" => "full_html" ] ] "field_agree_to_allow" => [] 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