Economic Growth Consultant

1 week ago


Washington, United States IREX Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About IREX  

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and more than 700 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.   

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.   

Position Summary  

The consultant will work directly with IREX’s Director, Center for Applied Learning and Impact to produce a report with recommendations for IREX to strengthen inclusive and resilient economic growth practices.  

Summary of Responsibilities  

  1. Review IREX program documents.
  2. Interview chiefs of party and other program and business development staff, including DC-based practice directors and technical advisors.
  3. Conduct a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis, identifying IREX’s strengths against current best practices and trends.
  4. Produce a report with findings and recommendations for next steps.

Skills and Qualifications  

  • Bachelor's degree in international development, economics, finance, public policy or related field.
  • Experience working with USAID and/or on USAID programs, specifically on economic growth programs including developing and using market-based approaches as a more-sustainable way to support communities in achieving development and humanitarian outcomes at scale.
  • Interview and other data collection skills.
  • Strong analytical skills to analyze data and identify trends.
  • Strong report writing skills.
  • Strong collaboration and verbal communication skills.

Term 

This role will be an at-will consultancy. Length of the performance period is approximately 15 days. Weekly hour allocations will be determined with the selected candidate, based on their availability. 

To Apply  

Click on “Apply” above to submit your CV along with a cover letter that references the job title “Economic Growth Consultant” and summarizes your experience. Make sure to include your daily rate requirements in USD.   

This position is eligible for Remote work.    
 

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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