SCOPE OF WORK
USAID Fragile Waters
Position |
Activity Lead |
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Period of Performance On/About (From – To) |
Approval |
End of Project |
Base of Operations |
Bethesda, MD |
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position reports to |
Chief of Party |
Project Background:
The purpose of USAID Fragile Waters is to increase water security in fragile contexts, with a focus on supporting locally-led approaches and working across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus Water security encompasses water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), as well as water resources used for ecosystems, livelihoods (e.g. livestock, agriculture), and industry (e.g. hydropower). USAID Fragile Waters will focus on four objectives: (1) conduct timely analyses to inform water security programming in fragile contexts; (2) support capacity strengthening for local organizations to implement water security programming in fragile contexts; (3) provide direct assistance to support evolving water security needs in fragile contexts; and (4) advance learning for water security programming in fragile contexts.
Position Description:
Activity leads will be responsible for managing the successful implementation of USAID Fragile Waters core and Mission-funded sub-activities, and serve as relationship managers/points of contact with the designated contact for USAID buy-ins. They will provide the oversight needed to ensure technical excellence and operational efficiency of the USAID Fragile Waters engagements under the technical guidance of USAID Fragile Waters’ senior management or technical advisors. They will undertake field visits and other travel as needed to provide technical and managerial oversight during implementation, working with the USAID Activity Manager and sub-activity consultants and subcontractors. They will supervise work from sub-activity teams (the long and short-term resources responsible for implementing sub-activities) and track performance against USAID Fragile Waters’ requirements (e.g., SOW schedule, budget, results, etc.). They will lead any after-action reviews and contribute to pause-and-reflect sessions. They will support learning, monitoring, and evaluation (LME) tasks consistent with the Fragile Waters LME Plan. The Activity Lead may supervise junior staff as appropriate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Candidates must be authorized in the United States.
Reporting: This position reports to the USAID Fragile Waters Chief of Party.
Compensation & Benefits
The full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $90,000 - $115,000.
Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI Organization and Values
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.