Director of Economic Growth

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

Position Overview: DT Global is seeking a Director of Economic Growth to join the Economic Growth and Governance (EGG) Practice. The Director of Economic Growth will provide strategic advice, technical expertise, and thought leadership to current and future programs and proposals in economic growth thematic areas such as market systems development, resilience and inclusiveness in market systems, private sector development, youth development, competitiveness, and livelihoods. Specifically, the Director will support technical project delivery of EGG’s growing portfolio of programs. The Director will provide technical guidance on EGG business development initiatives, including contributing to the strategic planning of EGG’s pipeline, strengthening client relations, conducting proposal capture, facilitating technical solution designs, serving as technical lead, and writing proposals. Finally, the Director will lead various thought leadership initiatives in the technical sector in coordination and collaboration with the Vice President of the EGG practice and the Learning and Innovation practice.

Economic Growth and Governance Practice: DT Global’s Economic Growth and Governance (EGG) practice champions the implementation of programs that stimulate market actors to contribute to an inclusive market system and helps improve governments be more responsive to the needs of their constituents. We assist governments in the formulation and implementation of policies that transform the economic environment at the local, regional, and national levels. Supporting both the public and private sectors, DT Global’s services span a broad range of technical areas, from competitiveness, enterprise development, workforce development, access to finance, market expansion, and the creation of a stronger business enabling environment.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Project Delivery and Technical Excellence

• Provide strategic and technical support to economic growth programs focused on market system development, with a particular emphasis on USAID programs.
• Provide short-term technical assistance on programs and surge support on program.
• Perform in-depth analysis of EGG lessons learned in project delivery to inform activity planning and implementation.
• Work with project field teams to establish and regularly expand a roster of technical specialists and subject-matter experts to support programs.
• Working collaboratively with the Learning & Innovation practice, contribute to the design of a learning framework that includes structured project management reviews, strategic review sessions, research, and data analytics to drive innovation and further cultivate a culture of learning.
• Coordinate and/or lead technical presentations for staff to increase awareness and understanding of current trends and best practices in the EGG technical areas, applying lessons learned and experience gained through field implementation.

Business Development

• Participate in pipeline discussions to determine EGG bids to pursue and champion new business development opportunities, in collaboration with the Vice President of the EGG practice
• Assume a lead role in the preparation of new business development.
• Lead proposal development, including designing a technical approach, recruiting key personnel, developing partnering strategies, conducting negotiations, and overseeing cost development.
• Write technical proposals, and take part in proposal reviews
• Build relations with key clients, particularly USAID, and elevate DT Global’s reputation as technical experts in market systems programming.
• Lead capture and information gathering trips for anticipated and live proposals and guide staff and consultants supporting capture efforts.

Thought Leadership

• Synthesize data and information into high-level technical products that inform EGG programming and policy
• Actively participate in and represent DT Global at conferences, forums, and public engagements
• Produce thought leadership pieces and analytic reports. Provide input into Quarterly and Annual reports for EGG projects.
• Contribute to EGG’s strategy, learning agenda and innovation efforts.

Leadership and Staff Engagement

• Provide guidance and mentorship to mid-level and junior-level staff.
• Create a collaborative environment that empowers staff to demonstrate the cultural values of DT Global.
• Coach staff on performance improvement across the full spectrum of program management, business development, and thought leadership.
• Set an example as a leader by communicating professionally, being a team player, and supporting the development of staff.

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international development, international relations, political science, government, economics, agricultural economics, agronomy, business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Minimum of 10-12 years direct USAID project management experience, responsible for overseeing project implementation and business development initiatives.
• Minimum of 7 years staff supervisory experience
• Extensive knowledge of donor regulations and policies (including AIDAR and FAR), especially as they relate to contracting and procurement.
• Solid background in overseeing complex budgets and programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work independently and effectively lead teams.
• Strong communication, management, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven experience with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Significant field experience working outside the US, particularly in developing countries.
• Ability to travel and work overseas on short term technical assignments up to 25% of his/her time.

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.