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Private Sector Engagement in Education Advisor Consultant, USAID, Center for Education

Dexis Consulting Group
United States
Nov 12, 2024
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world. Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. About the Position USAID's Center for Education needs short-term technical assistance to provide Private Sector Engagement (PSE) technical expertise to support the Center's strategic engagement and partnership with the private sector. This is a part- or full-time consultancy with a maximum LOE of 960 hours and an immediate start date. In accordance with updates to USAID's policy framework for private sector engagement, education, and locally-driven development, the Center for Education needs to update their PSE in Education Plan. In addition, USAID's PSE Modernize along with recent reviews on Mission PSE needs and partnership management will inform the Center's strategic and operational functions to promote intentional engagement and partnership to advance education policy goals and strengthen development outcomes. The consultant will report to the Center's PSE Senior Advisor, who serves as a subject matter expert. The consultant will be responsible for conducting research to inform updates to the PSE in Education Plan, including Mission support, capacity building, implementation guidance, and communications and knowledge management. The consultant will work remotely for a period from on or around September 9, 2024 through March 7, 2025. The expected level of effort for this consultancy is 960 hours. Responsibilities Conduct independent research and organize internal consultations with new IPI/EDU teams in the Center, PSE Hub network, and Missions to identify technical priorities and opportunities for private sector engagement; Identify needed internal capacity building activities and propose recommendations for strengthening effective private sector engagement, partnership management, and knowledge capture; Update/create partnership management and other tools to support education sector staff and future relationship managers; Update PSE in Education resource materials to align with new USAID policy frameworks and PSE Modernize Participate in discussions on strategies to connect to broader engagement and partnerships beyond PSE, including bilateral and multilateral donors, etc. Other related duties and projects as assigned by the Center's PSE Senior Advisor. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business or organizational strategy and at least 5 years of experience, MA in business or organizational strategy and 2 years of relevant experience preferred. Knowledge and experience with USAID private sector engagement activities, including locally-led development; education sector experience preferred, but not required Self-starter skills in project management, stakeholder engagement and facilitation, co-design, strategy development, communications and knowledge management, and other relevant skill sets aligned with USAID's PSE competencies. Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" - that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you? If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now! Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law. As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks. If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proofthat you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.