International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
About Us
We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm working some of the most complex and impactful development problems worldwide. We work on programs that help government agencies, private companies and donors improve the lives of others. At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and address critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.
Job Title: Senior Policy Advisor, Venezuela
Department/Location: ISPI/Washington, DC
Reports To: ISPI Principal
Type: Consultancy
Classification: Exempt
Overview: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is seeking a Senior Venezuela Advisor to provide technical services to (1)inform LAC’s engagement in U.S. policy deliberations on Venezuela and (2) the development and implementation of LAC’s Venezuela programs. The requirements of this position are for
approximately one to two days per week in a hybrid environment with some in-office meetings, to provide analysis on a range of USAID programs and USG policy-related issues.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
To help navigate the complex path toward 2024 elections and the establishment of the UN- managed Humanitarian Trust Fund, LAC requires the services of a Venezuela expert intimately
familiar with the country’s challenges and key players, to help inform LAC’s thinking and approaches on a range of policy and program issues, including:
- Constitutional and legal aspects of new emerging governance structures being created by the National Assembly;
- How to position effectively position U.S. foreign assistance vis-à-vis these governance structures in ways that advance U.S. objectives in Venezuela;
- The status of frozen assets in the U.S. and other countries, as well as efforts to unlock these for humanitarian and development purposes in Venezuela;
- The status of negotiations between the Maduro regime and the opposition;
- Use of sanctions and other leverage mechanisms to incentivize democratic reformsfavoring credible elections in 2024 and 2025;
- Use of foreign assistance to advance a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela while attending to the humanitarian needs of its people; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 10 years experience working on state building and democratic development in Venezuela,
- In depth knowledge of the country’s challenges and key players engaged in advancing a peaceful transition,
- Expert knowledge of the U.S. sanctions regime for Venezuela,
- A strong understanding of the petroleum sector in Venezuela,
- An understanding of establishing and managing humanitarian trust funds and,
- An advanced degree in law, public policy, or a related field.
Education:
- Master’s or advanced degree in law, public policy, or a relevant field plus ten (10) years of working on state building and democratic development in Venezuela.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Currently the company is allowing for remote work due to COVID 19 in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. This can be updated by the company.
COVID Vaccine status: As a condition of employment, IBTCI requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or request for an accommodation with HR that is consistent with our COVID-19 safety protocols and policies.
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in US
About the Organization:
IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education, energy & Infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients’ missions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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