The Senior Technical Expert will conceptualize economic growth strategies, the design of programs, interventions and technical products, bringing an expert technical base of knowledge grounded in research and practice. The Senior Technical Expert will oversee, develop and/or source economic growth resources and tools; they will also research and evaluate the application of theories, methods and techniques to develop thought leadership products and support new business and strategic partnership development. The Senior Technical Expert is a leading expert in economic growth at IREX and in the broader development community.
Your Background & Skills
Bachelor's Degree, graduate degree preferred in specific area of technical expertise or knowledge.
12+ years of progressive experience with 10+ years of subject specific experience.
Demonstrated experience creating a variety of partnerships and especially engaging in the private sector in global development partnerships.
Demonstrated experience applying evidence and research to design methods.
Demonstrated experience applying research methods to evaluating efficacy of solutions.
Excellent research and design skills and a track record of producing strong technical products.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, high level of reliability, and track record of follow-through.
Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to present the results of efforts through high visibility public speaking engagements, etc.
Outstanding interpersonal, intercultural and collaboration skills.
Ability to plan strategically and creatively to meet specified objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, especially with the private sector but also including governments, and civil society.
Ability to learn through feedback and collaboration with others across the organization.
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis software
Well-versed in database management
Fluency in English required; proficiency in additional language(s) preferred.
Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in their country of residence.
Your Daily Tasks
Develop and lead an integrated, organization wide plan of economic growth priorities for IREX with particular focus on expanding awareness of IREX's capabilities and enhancing the impact of IREX through economic growth tools and approaches.
Develop methods and opportunities to build capacities of teams and individuals to be able to implement economic growth programming effectively.
Lead and oversee economic growth initiatives for possible project adoption or scaling up.
Leverage evaluation and learning from across IREX to strengthen the quality of IREX technical work and impact.
Use innovative approaches to promote learning and adaptation.
Integrate economic growth approaches and insights into IREX's innovation, applied learning, business development and thought leadership initiatives.
Provide technical expertise on economic growth in the areas of education, youth, leadership, citizen engagement and advocacy, institution building and information and media.
Monitor, review, and synthesize tools/trends and guide organizational efforts to keep abreast of approaches that advance economic growth.
Collaborate with other units of the organization on economic growth capacity building for non- specialists.
Coordinate relationships with external and internal partners.
Represent IREX externally to funders and the international development community; build and nurture those relationships.
Develop and implement communications strategies for economic growth programming; author articles, insight pieces, and social media content to contribute to IREX's external presence related to economic growth.
Promote IREX's participation and represent IREX in conferences and industry functions.
Work with the Strategy and Development team to identify and select high priority (internal and external) economic growth opportunities and develop and oversee appropriate plans to leverage them.
Spearhead the development of economic growth tools and approaches.
Lead and/or contribute to program and proposal development, which can include strategic positioning, opportunity assessment, proposal writing or designing program implementation approaches.
Bring creative and innovative approaches in the economic growth fields to enhance IREX's strategic initiatives, programs and impact.
Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships for IREX in the economic growth space, coordinate and communicate with potential and existing partners.
Leverage strategic products and services to strengthen existing partnerships and/or create new partnerships.
Design, write, or review proposals, concepts and expressions of interest.
Ensure that all fiscal and performance activities are in compliance with IREX policies and procedures and donor regulations.
Develop methods and opportunities to build capacities of teams and individuals to implement economic growth programs and innovation effectively.
Proactively support CALI team to strengthen its overall performance.
Leverage subject matter expertise of staff across IREX to enhance the quality of IREX's work.
Provide direct project oversight and/or support as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.