Project Manager for USAID’s Knowledge Driven Agricultural Development (KDAD) Project

Dexis is seeking a Project Manager for an anticipated five (5) year USAID funded Knowledge Driven Agricultural Development (KDAD) Project working closely with the Bureau for Food Security (BFS). This will be a full-time, key position based in Washington DC. The purpose of the project is to build on existing USAID investment in Knowledge Management and Communications and Training activities.

BFS seeks to develop a new mechanism to promote Knowledge-Driven Agricultural Development (KDAD) through effective, innovative knowledge management (KM), strategic communications, and training services. KDAD will use innovative means to systematically mobilize and share best practices and lessons learned about the effectiveness of strategies, interventions, and methods to sustainably reduce hunger, poverty and under nutrition across USAID and with other federal partners implementing the Feed the Future (FTF) Initiative.

The KDAD activity will complement Agency-wide learning, evaluation and research activities and will focus on and integrate the following three types of activities:

KM component: Activities will include strengthening of intra-Agency and external knowledge sharing and learning; assessing KM needs; improving the flow of knowledge; and developing systems to curate, display and manage information.

Communications component: Activities will include strengthening the BFS and FTF strategic communications portfolios (internal and external); event coordination and assistance; outreach and engagement support; and strategic communications technical support.

Training component: Activities will include designing courses and course materials; conducting and facilitating in-person and online training; and developing online accessible learning modules.

  

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager will be the central point of contact for management of the KM component of this project.

Expected responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Responding to task requests.
• Furnishing to appropriate USAID offices the required central reports.
• Scheduling and documenting regular meetings with the KDAD COR and activity manager as necessary.
• Maintaining documents and working closely with the Chief of Party and other team members.
• Ensuring timely submission of all deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At a minimum, a progressively responsible work experience of 5 years or more years in the area knowledge management experience with a focus on use of new media and web 2.0.
• At least, 2 or more years working with professional, online communities for knowledge sharing and/or collaboration purposes.
• At minimum, a Master’s Degree in agriculture, public health, international development, communications, journalism, knowledge management, public policy, adult learning, instructional design and teaching, or a related area.
• Knowledge of the elements of food security and the enablers for agriculture-led economic growth are highly desirable.
• A proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills, including being an articulate speaker and sympathetic listener.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• U.S. Government work experience is desired.
• US Citizen.

Dexis Consulting Group is a fast growing international development consulting firm that provides economic revitalization services to developing regions worldwide. Established in 2001, the firm has completed 200 assignments in over 50 countries. The company head offices are in downtown Washington, DC. Dexis is an equal opportunity employer.

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