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Technical Specialists, Somalia Economic Growth
Responsibilities and Duties:
Responsibilities and Duties:
Engility Corporation is seeking long and short-term Technical Specialists for the anticipated USAID/East Africa-funded Somalia Economic Growth Activity.
This project will primarily be focused on promoting inclusive economic growth in South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland.
The project aims to strengthen the business enabling environment through access to finance and policy and regulation support; promote enterprise development through business development services; improve production, employment, and incomes in select value chains (horticulture, fisheries, and renewable energy); and increase participation by women and youth in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers, and employees.
The contract must be implemented in all three zones of the country.
- Financial services and access to finance
- Business development services
- Agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries value chains
- Renewable energy
- Gender and youth
Minimum Tangible Qualifications:
- At least a Masters degree in business, economics, or other relevant field.
- Minimum 5-8 years managing complex economic growth assistance projects in developing countries.
- Minimum three years’ experience in fragile or post-conflict states.
- Experience working collaboratively with host country governments and the local private sector, and coordinating activities with those of other donors.
- Experience managing culturally diverse teams and working with counterparts from other cultures; and
- Excellent oral and written English language communication skills with Somali speaking skills preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in Somalia or surrounding areas.
This is a contingent position based on contract award and customer funding.
