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Near East Foundation
Title: Technical Specialist/ Sr. Technical Specialist – Inclusive Economic Development
Reports to: Vice President of Business Development
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $78,750 - $124,950
Travel: 10%
The Near East Foundation (NEF) seeks candidates for the position of Technical Specialist - Inclusive Economic Development to be based in its
US Headquarters, Washington, D.C. location. Since 1915, NEF has supported community-led economic and social development in Middle East, Africa, and Caucasus. As a non-profit international development organization, NEF draws on local teams, experience, and partnerships in these regions to create community-led solutions to reduce poverty, create economic opportunity, increase resilience, and empower conflict, climate- and crisis-affected people to improve their outlook and wellbeing. Our programs span three focal areas: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate Resilient Development, and Peace and Stability.
NEF works through a network of country offices and with local partners, with current or recent operations in Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Syria. Our global headquarters are based in Syracuse, NY, London, UK, and Brussels, Belgium.
Inclusive Economic Development
NEF is committed to supporting communities in conflict-affected and fragile areas through comprehensive assistance in fostering inclusive economic development. Our efforts are focused on empowering individuals to build sustainable livelihoods, promoting early recovery, cultivating self-reliance, and enhancing resilience among communities facing prolonged conflicts and recurrent crises. NEF's initiatives are designed to bolster community capacities for recovery and poverty alleviation by leveraging business and economic development, delivering employability training, and supporting inclusive value chain development.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Technical Specialist. This role is critical to NEF’s goals for achieving sustainable growth. This position requires expertise in inclusive economic development, with a strong focus on inclusivity, innovation, impact, value for money, innovative financing, and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative solutions to promote economic growth while ensuring that marginalized communities are included and empowered.
The Technical Advisor will sit within the Business Development (BD) team.
Key Responsibilities
Crosscutting:
Uphold NEF’s core values of localization, respect, inclusion, and integrity by helping to build an environment of accountability and learning, keeping work commitments and respecting colleagues’ time, listening to diverse colleagues, and participating in regular feedback and performance reviews.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements
We encourage all individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to succeed within this position and thrive at NEF to apply for this role, even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications.
Commitment to NEF mission, curiosity, a strong willingness to learn and understand NEF’s programs and the communities and stakeholders who are our partners in development, and a capacity for passionate advocacy for locally led and impactful work.
Required Qualification
Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
NEF will accept a rolling application until the position is filled. Review of application will begin on May 13, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply:
Please apply by submitting the following documents in the English language:
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Woman candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org
The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.
Pre-employment Checks
Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date:
Benefits
NEF offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 20 vacation days plus 12 Company Holidays; flexible sick-time policy, generous medical, dental and, vision coverage; HRA and FSA benefits; employer paid short and long-term disability; employer paid life insurance; TIAA-CREF retirement plan with 8% employer contribution, paid family leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more!
NEF's strength is its people. Our team is our fuel to achieving the innovation, quality programming, community focus, mutual trust, sustainability, and learning needed to realize our mission. To help our team thrive, we support a working structure that prioritizes flexibility, personal commitments, and staff well-being while promoting a work culture of teamwork, collaboration, respect, integrity, and excellence.
As an international organization, we value a truly diverse workforce and prioritize a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We strive to create a high-achieving work environment informed by different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. With a commitment to diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion in all we do, our aim is to ensure that people feel heard, protected, and empowered to contribute to NEF's mission from day one.
Full Time
$97k-123k (estimate)
04/24/2024
06/23/2024
nefdev.org
New York, NY
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