Driven by market demand, ATI embraces innovative approaches to achieve its goals. ATI is designed as a small, core set of centrally coordinated technical and institutional support activities, and a large, flexible performance-based subcontracting and grants under contract facility designed to support the needs and opportunities that USAID Missions and the private sector identify.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Activity Specialist will be responsible for supporting the management of one or two large multi-year buy-in activities with significant labor and/or field presence, with support from the Senior Activity Advisor, regional Activity Managers, technical advisors and the ATI team. Responsibilities include providing technical and management support to buy-in activities, working with the technical and operational teams to identify and mobilize resources in support of implementation, and supporting USAID clients. The Activity Specialist is also responsible for supporting buy-in activity budget management and financial forecasting, in close coordination with the Operations/Finance team and with support from other team members. The Activity Specialist will also support generating buy-in activity scopes of work, supporting the design of procurements and grants programs, and tracking budgets across ATI’s portfolio. In addition, s/he will provide surge procurement and operational support to existing ATI staff as needed.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee and track buy-in activity implementation progress by personnel, consultants and subcontractors, ensure it adheres to the approved workplan and deliverable schedule, and troubleshoot deviations;
- Support development and review of technical deliverables (both contractual and from partnerships) and contribute to subsequent learning;
- Provide relationship management support for client and implementing partners
- Support Activity Managers and others on all matters related to the buy-in, including but not limited to contractual, operational, MEL, reporting, and financial matters;
- Provide administrative, procurement, and operational support across all assigned buy-in activities.
- Ensure assigned buy-in activities are managed in accordance with USAID regulations and DAI Procurement policies;
- Liaise with implementing parties to ensure proper M&E data capture and data quality to contribute to overall ATI project M&E reporting; and
- In tandem with relevant technical staff, generate buy-in scopes of work and budgets as needed
- As needed, support the project’s procurement and operational staff and train Activity Associates
- Travel to regional offices as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience working in budget, operational, and process management. Demonstrated experience in managing complex budgets and multi-year programs preferred.
- Proven project management, communications, writing and interpersonal skills including strong experience with client management
- Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontract agreements, etc.)
- A well-organized organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus;
- Ability to work in a fast-moving, fluid team setting with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills including writing, speaking, and reading skills in English.
ABOUT DAI
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.
How to apply
APPLICATION LINK: https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/x38dmg1exu/index
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Select the position in which you are interested in applying for, fill out the required information, and upload CV. Please indicate what location you are applying for. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted soon. Please note, due to the volume of applications that we receive and the urgency to fill-up positions, only shortlisted applicants will receive notification on next steps.