DT Global is a fast-growing international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments. Working across a variety of sectors – including Economic Growth, Environment & Infrastructure, Governance, Human Development, and Stabilization & Transition - we provide world class program management, design, analysis, and monitoring and evaluation services.
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Position Summary:
The Digital Mission (DM) Advisor serves as the key liaison and coordinator between the U.S. Agency for Inter-national Development (USAID) Management Bureau Chief Information Officer (M/CIO) and USAID Middle East Regional Platform (MERP) Frankfurt Support Center (FSC). Specifically, the DM Advisor will support the implementation, follow-up, and tracking of the Information Technology (IT) recommendations and projects identified in the FSC Digital Assessment Report and other related reports. Reporting to the FSC Executive Officer, the ultimate goal of the DM Advisor is to assist FSC in obtaining the full maturity level of a Digital Mission and help to further support the deployment and utilization of digital technologies among supported operating units (OUs) in cooperation with M/CIO and FSC.
The nature of the work requires the person to be very hands-on in executing the IT recommendations and/or developing solutions. As such and similar to the M/CIO's "Service Window," the incumbent interacts with FSC customers to meet ongoing and new IT needs and support, while engaging regularly with M/CIO stakeholders to understand new business requirements and identify opportunities for digital maturity. This will entail working with M/CIO to submit requests through existing M/CIO processes for review, prioritization and approval. Further, the individual will engage with FSC staff and MERP OU clients to understand opportunities for business process improvement by performing needs assessments, developing customer requirements into operational systems and IT solutions, and guiding the testing and implementation process required to put such systems into practice at MERP and supported OUs.
Additional responsibilities may include actions such as business case development; acquisition planning; technology and/or data services; and/or resourcing necessary to implement needed solutions. Although the DM Advisor will make recommendations regarding solutions or technology implemented locally, the recommendations may have broader application at an enterprise level for USAID. Finally, the incumbent may be asked to travel to OU location(s) within the Middle East and North Africa region and carry out hands-on work to fulfill core digitalization requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Perform analysis of client/user requests to determine existing availability of IT systems to meet business requirements and fulfill business needs;
· Perform analysis and address needs to ensure best practice management of data during each stage of a lifecycle, to include data management planning, collection, processing and integration, analysis, curation, and publishing and sharing.
· Fulfill project manager role for IT project implementations with responsibility for completing or delegating for completion all project artifacts and deliverables and attending all mandatory meetings and reviews as defined by USAID's Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Framework.
· Develop and/or deliver training on relevant IT tools or programs to include virtual and in-person training as well as developing all written learning materials (e.g., user guides or job aids, training slides, etc.).
Education & Minimum Qualifications:
· A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as, but not limited to, international development or In-formation Technology;
· At least Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience; knowledge of USAID IT systems helpful, but not required;
· Outstanding communication and coordination skills
· Full professional proficiency in English
· Experience working in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse staff;
Preferred Qualifications:
· An advanced degree in a relevant field such as but not limited to International Development, or information technology.
· Experience coordinating the implementation of activities working;
Core Competencies:
· TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
· COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
· ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
· CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
· DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
· PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the work-place always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.
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