Subject Matters Experts - USAID

Rumph and Associates is seeking candidates for the role of Subject matter Experts (SMEs) to support USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) operations under an upcoming contract (SWIFT Support Small Business Set-Aside) contingent upon award. Senior, mid, and junior-level SMEs will be providing services related to operational support, assessments, strategy, analysis, planning, evaluation, and capacity building.

Description:

Job Title:            Subject Matter Experts

Job Location:    Washington, D.C. & Internationally

Job Category:    Public Health

BACKGROUND

With offices in the United States and Africa, Rumph is a global consulting business established in 2007 specializing in the provision of financial accountability, administrative support, program operations, and global public health services - all with the aim of advancing development objectives even in non-permissible environments. We are expanding our roster of transition and stabilization consultants to serve in short-term, medium-term, and long-term technical roles.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Subject Matter Expert: A Subject Matter Expert (SME) is an individual with exceptional qualifications and expertise in a particular technical, operational, or administrative subject matter. For any given Task Order, an SME may provide strategic advice, analysis, technical/operational/administrative guidance and expertise to USAID/OTI, program staff, host country governments, and/or other stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Qualified consultants to deliver technical assistance and operational support to OTI and its programs. Areas of expertise may include:

·       conflict/post-conflict analysis

·       political transitions

·       countering violent extremism (CVE)

·       preventing violent extremism (PVE)

·       stabilization

·       community development

·       economic development

·       mediation/arbitration

·       conflict resolution

·       democracy and governance

·       international law

·       human rights activities

·       political analysis

·       gender-based violence

·       conflict mitigation and peacebuilding

·       civil society engagement

·       post-conflict reconciliation

·       ICT for development

·       community revitalization

·       crisis in communications and media

·       DEIA

EDUCATION, REQUIREMENTS, AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of six (6) years of relevant stabilization and/or transition experience

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills

·       Bachelor’s Degree in the areas of international development, international affairs, political science, public administration, law, or other relevant field (advance degree preferred but not required)

·       Strong analytical skills demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to take initiative.

·       English fluency; proficiency in at least one language other than English preferred

 Application Instructions: Please send one combined document (MS Word or PDF) that includes all the below items to: Rumph & Associates, P.C. Please be sure to label the subject line of the e-mail “Subject Matter Experts.â€

1. Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)

2. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

If you are interested in joining a winning team, please submit your resume and  biographical information by applying on the Rumph company website at Careers – Rumph (rumphandassociates.com), and click on apply.   

Rumph does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military service, or other non-merit factor.

We foster an inclusive culture, both nationally and internationally, through equity, opportunity, and mutual respect.