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Technical Experts, USAID/Eastern DRC Project


IRG, an American company, is soliciting expressions of interest and CVs for an anticipated agricultural value chains project funded by USAID in Eastern DRC. We are currently recruiting experienced technical and project management candidates for numerous positions on the project. Strong English language skills preferred for all managerial level positions. Please note that all positions are subject to the successful award of the project.
IRG, an Engility company, has 35 years of experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector to manage their environmental and natural resources to deliver innovative, breakthrough solutions in key development sectors including: agriculture and food security, market systems development, forestry, protected areas management, climate change, economic livelihood development, community engagement, disaster risk reduction and management, renewable energy, energy efficiency and institutional capacity building.
We are currently recruiting for the following senior managerial and technical positions:
Deputy Chief of Party- Advanced degree preferred; 8+ years’ experience leading agriculture, value chain development and/or nutrition-focused programs; demonstrated ability to manage large professional teams; proven work in conflict or post-conflict environments; USAID project management experience and knowledge of contract rules and regulations. Reading, writing and speaking English and French are preferred.
*Director of Finance and Administration-** Advanced degree preferred; 8+ years’ experience overseeing the operations and financial management of USAID-funded projects; Experience managing USAID-funded contracts required; Excellent organizational and reporting skills; Demonstrated ability to manage and build the capacity of supporting teams.
*M&E Manager-** Advanced degree preferred; 7+ years’ experience completing monitoring and evaluation for USAID-funded projects; Ability to develop and maintain a comprehensive M&E database.
*Grants Manager-** Advanced degree preferred; 5+ years’ experience implementing donor-funded projects that include grant components; Experience managing grants for USAID-funded projects; Past experience building the capacity of grantees to increase their ability to receive funding.
Technical experts are sought in the following areas for long-term positions and short-term consulting:
Advanced degree in relevant technical area preferred, Bachelor’s and additional experience accepted; 7+ years of experience designing or leading implementation of interventions in one of the following target areas; USAID contract experience preferred.
  • Agriculture Value Chain Development
  • Market Systems Development
  • Coffee value chain,
  • Dry Bean value chain
  • Soy Bean value chain
  • Agronomy
  • Access to Markets
  • Climate Smart Agriculture
  • Gender and youth
  • Cooperative Development
  • ICT
  • Access to Finance
To apply please submit your CV and any additional supporting documents to DRCongoAg@engilitycorp.com. Please include the title of the position you are applying to in the subject line of your email. All CVs should be submitted in English. To learn more about International Development at IRG/Engility please visit:www.engilitycorp.com/internationaldevelopment

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send CVs and Cover Letters to DRCongoAg@EngilityCorp.com