Job Title: Economic Growth Advisor

Vistant (formally PMCG), recognized as one of the fastest growing companies across the country and the region by Inc. 5000, Financial Times, Washington Technology, and the Baltimore Business Journal, is a public-sector management consulting firm serving federal international development, healthcare, and social services agencies.

The company is seeking an Economic Growth Advisor. Vistant is recruiting for the Economic Growth Advisor in support of USAID/Egypt for the Egyptian Red Sea Initiative (ERSI) activity. This position is Remote with in-country support as needed with one trip for four days for the ERSI launch in Hurghada, Egypt. The Period of Performance is 6 months.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support Consultations and Proposal Process:
  • Assist with consultations and proposal development for the Global Fund for Coral Reef (GFCR), including discussions on establishing an appropriate entity to succeed GFCI/ERSI.
  • Facilitate USAID’s involvement in the Advisory and Steering Committees during the early stages of project implementation.
• Collaborate with Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (CFDA):
  • Engage in consultations with USAID’s Washington-based CFDA activity, which provides local legal services on the appropriate type of entity following GFCR.
• Close Collaboration with UNDP:
  • Help identify the best mechanism for a follow-on self-sustaining conservation fund involving multiple donors and stakeholders.
  • Refine communication and pitching approaches to solicit funding from additional donors and private sector partners.
  • Develop guidelines for managing the conservation fund in collaboration with government officials, donors, private sector, and local community leaders.
  • Finalize the design of related activities, including technical assistance and grants to local organizations in the Red Sea area, and assist in preparing and reviewing procurement documents and supporting project milestones.
• Support Preparations:
  • Prepare for the launch of ERSI in Hurghada, Egypt.
  • Prepare for an ERSI showcase at the International Coral Reef Initiative in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Prepare for a debt-for-nature swap workshop with the Government of Egypt.
• Specific Deliverables:
  • Report outlining USAID’s roles in Advisory and Steering Committees for ERSI.
  • Deliverables for the ERSI launch event, such as Power Point presentations and draft remarks for the Ambassador and Mission Director.
  • Presentation materials for the debt-for-nature swap workshop.
  • Notes and summary report for the debt-for-nature swap workshop.

Experience

• At least 15 years of relevant international development or USAID experience.

Education

• Master's Degree is required for this role.

Required Skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and changing growth environment.
• Customer Service driven towards all external and internal customers.
• Unwavering professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company/employee information.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Facility Access Clearance.

Place of Performance

• Remote with in-country support as needed

Travel Requirements

• One trip for four days for the ERSI launch in Hurghada, Egypt

Salary Requirements

Legal Disclaimers

Applicants selected may be subject to a background investigation and must meet suitability requirements for eligibility. Vistant participates in E-Verify.

Vistant provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Vistant is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Telework/Remote Work policies are contingent upon client needs and staffing requirements and are subject to change.

Applicants with disabilities may contact the Human Capital Team via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange accommodation. If you need aid to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time.


Please contact the Human Capital Team at HC@vistantco.com or (301) 719-2381.
Please note: Updates on applications or the general Recruiting process should reach out to recruiting@vistantco.com.

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