Children in Adversity Subject Matter Expert, DECODE, Consultant

Position Description

EnCompass LLC is seeking a Children in Adversity Subject Matter Expert to assist with preparing the next Report to Congress. The consultant will provide technical guidance during the production of the report, such as identifying relevant themes, choosing relevant accomplishments to highlight, reviewing drafts, etc. The consultant will also write a first draft of the report. The consultant should be familiar with the Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children In Developing Countries Act (PL 109-95), the 2019–2023 APCCA Strategy, the Global Child Thrive Act, the 2024–2029 Thrive Strategy, and the Children in Adversity team at USAID.

The Children in Adversity team in USAID’s Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships and Innovation (IPI) supports multiple aspects of the U.S. Government’s assistance for children facing adversity in developing countries. As part of the Advancing Protection and Care for Children in Adversity: A U.S. Government Strategy for Children to Thrive (Thrive Strategy), the team maintains a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework to measure the effectiveness of the government’s interagency approach. This M&E framework was created under the 2019–2023 APCCA Strategy; the team is updating the framework following the release of the 2024–2029 Children to Thrive Strategy. In addition, the team is responsible for preparing a Thrive Strategy Annual Report to Congress to meet the reporting requirements of the Global Child Thrive Act.

The DECODE team is tasked with providing backend M&E support to the Children in Adversity team as they prepare the next Report to Congress for fiscal years (FY) 2023 and 2024. There are four activities: 1. Administering a data call, 2. Compiling the data and drafting the report, 3. Updating the Thrive M&E framework, 4. Socializing the Children in Adversity key issue narrative, and 5. Maintaining an activity roster and map. The main deliverables are an updated Thrive M&E Framework, Master Data Call Template, the Annual Report to Congress data points and narratives, and Thrive activity roster and map.

This is a potential opportunity contingent upon award from USAID. This is a part-time consultant position with an overall expected level of effort (LOE) of 25 days across six months. The consultant will be expected to be based in the US and willing to work remotely.

For US-based positions: Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit.

Position Duties And Responsibilities

Essential functions:

Technical

• Provide advice that informs an understanding of key issues in the sector and potential themes and accomplishments to highlight for the Congressional Report.
• Provide guidance on the interpretation of indicator results received from across agencies.
• Review highlights and success stories received from agencies during the data call to identify the examples most compelling and relevant to the Thrive Strategy.
• Assist report writers with ensuring the Congressional Report narrative is focused on framing issues relevant to children in adversity and interpreting indicator results.
• Assist report writers with revising content in the Congressional Report according to feedback from EnCompass, MSI, and USAID.
• Provide overall technical review and feedback of the Congressional Report narrative.
  
  

Other

• Engage fully as a member of the EnCompass staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other EnCompass events, and providing administrative support to other team members as needed
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree and 10 years’ experience or a PhD and 6 years of experience. Degree in international development, social sciences, public health, or related field.
  
  

Required

Experience and Skills

• Has broad and comprehensive expertise in issues facing Children in Adversity, including knowledge of key issues in children’s development, care, and protection for vulnerable children
• Has familiarity with the Global Child Thrive Act, with knowledge of the Advancing Protection and Care for Children in Adversity (APCCA) Strategy/Thrive Strategy strongly preferred
• Strong qualitative analysis skills, with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data streams for lay audience members
• Exceptional technical and general writing skills and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated record in professional publication, technical briefs, and conference presentations
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and integrate diverse information from varied sources
• Proven track record of successful teamwork and excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to be flexible in adjusting to client needs and project requirements
  
  

How To Apply

• Please submit CV and cover letter, and complete the application online on the Careers & Consulting page.
• Undisclosed use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs to write or generate your application materials or to submit answers to questions could negatively impact your candidacy
• If the position is approved for remote work you will only be considered if you reside in a state where EnCompass is registered. If you have questions, please contact recruiting@ encompassworld.com, with the subject line: Where is EnCompass Registered
• Applications and CVs sent to the aforementioned inbox will not be considered
  
  

EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

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