Back Expression of Interest - Senior Advisor-Economic Growth

• Expression of interest – Senior Advisor-Economic Growth
• Full-time contract position in the Abt Canberra office

Background

The Canberra Governance and Development Practice (the GDP) provides technical support and advice to Abt’s aid and development programs overseas through three global offices: in Australia (Canberra and Brisbane), in the UK (London) and in the US (Rockville, Maryland).

The GDP team is currently comprised of six development specialists (GESI, governance, and economics). Our purpose is to contribute to improved development outcomes for men and women in lower- and middle-income countries. We do this through the provision of development and sectoral expertise to Abt-managed programs overseas, as well as smaller consultancies managed by the GDP.

The practice plays a critical role in helping the company understand contemporary development trends and donor policies/ preferences – and positioning the company to respond to these through its programs and growth priorities.

The Opportunity

We are now are seeking expressions of interest for an additional senior advisor within the team – to drive the company’s strategy and technical approach in the area of economic growth.

Key Requirements

• 10-15 years relevant experience in a donor organisation, a managing contractor, foreign government, INGO/NGO or a consultancy. Preference will be given to candidates with in-country program delivery/management experience in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, or the Pacific
• Experience working for DFAT, DFID/FCO, the Asian Development Bank or the World Bank would be particularly valuable
• Relevant undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications in economics or its related sub-sector areas (economic public policy analysis, PFM, trade, labour mobility, financial markets, PPP) and exceptional candidates with only undergraduate degrees and work experience will be considered**