Technical Experts – USAID/Africa Management Support & Technical Analysis Services

Short Term Technical Experts – USAID/Africa Management Support & Technical Analysis Services

CONSULTANCIES | CLOSE DATE AUG 29, 2013

The QED Group, LLC is a full-service international development firm that provides practical solutions to social problems through sound analysis, proven management techniques, and creative implementation.  We focus our efforts on two core practice areas: Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management. We work with U.S. agencies and overseas governments, international donors, private-sector clients, and PVOs/NGOs in more than 80 countries around the world. Key clients include USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

The QED Group seeks qualified mid- and senior level professionals for anticipated short-term work on the Management Support & Technical Analysis Services project in conjunction with USAID/Africa.

The goal of this project is to provide technical services to USAID/Africa’s Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD) in formulating a new, robust, cross-cutting and inclusive strategy via a multi-sectoral approach to achieving development goals, deepening understanding of development trends, and improving program performance while integrating gender and environmental considerations

Additionally, the Management Support & Technical Analysis Services project will support USAID economic growth and trade related activities in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as provide logistical and administrative support for the planning, knowledge management, communications, and outreach for all technical divisions of AFR/SD.

We are especially interested in individuals with technical experience in the following fields:

• African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
• Economics
• International trade (trade theory as well as trade policy)
• Trade financing
• Health system strengthening
• Health finance
• Education
• Governance
• Knowledge management (KM)
• Communications
• Outreach
• Writing
• Editing
• Information systems
• Website management
• Event and task managing
• Conference/workshop organizing
• Performance monitoring
• Assessments
• Gender Equality and Female Empowerment (across sectors, especially in agriculture, trade, energy, and value chains)
• Youth
• Value chain development
• Private sector engagement
• Agricultural trade
• Technology adaptations
• Enterprise development

Application Process:

To apply to this position please click the “Apply Now” link and follow the application instructions below.

1. Submit your current resume and cover letter.
2. Complete and submit the attached 1420 biodata sheet.
3. Complete and submit the attached Voluntary Self-ID Form.

Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Accessibility Notice:  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com. 

Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D