Location: Jashore or Barishal, Bangladesh

LOE: Full-time

Start Date: late March/early April 2025

Annual Salary: Estimated at BDT 2,553,143, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Job Description

DevWorks International (DevWorks) is a U.S. based NGO that was founded in 2011. DevWorks supports people and institutions to enhance service delivery, strengthen local capacity, and enable equitable economic growth and prosperity. We deliver inclusive, market-based solutions across several technical areas: agriculture and food security, water security, sanitation and hygiene (WSSH), private sector development, governance, and climate and resilience.

DevWorks is recruiting for Market Systems Development Specialists for the Feed the Future Bangladesh Sustainable Aquaculture Activity. The Activity aims to enhance inclusive and sustainable aquaculture sector growth in Bangladesh through a market system approach to improve rural household income and nutrition. We intend to hire multiple individuals for this position, for both the Jashore and Barishal field offices.

The Market Systems Development Specialists, under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party, will support the implementation of market systems development interventions to improve the efficiency, resilience, and inclusivity of the aquaculture sector. The role requires expertise in private sector engagement, and the facilitation of market-based solutions that address key barriers to economic development. They must ensure technical quality and provide support to project teams in the implementation of an inclusive market-based approach that promotes market opportunities for smallholder and subsistence farmer households, women, and youth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish and maintain robust relationships with the private sector in their target Division to develop a strong pipeline of potential private sector partners for co-investment initiatives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement workshops to provide input into the design and development of relevant program activities and partnership mechanisms.
• Collaborate with local MSMEs and NGOs using a localization approach to enhance their capacities in expanding access to aquaculture inputs and technologies for farmers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across public and private sectors, including government agencies, businesses, development partners, and local NGOs.
• Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders to support market-based solutions that increase economic opportunities for marginalized groups.
• Work closely with private sector actors to promote market-driven models that ensure sustainability beyond the project’s lifecycle.
• Work with the MEL team to evaluate the impact and sustainability of inclusive aquaculture business models.
• Support the development of last-mile delivery systems for fish seed and other agri-inputs with private sector actors that are effective in reaching smallholder farmers.

2. Program Implementation:

• Identify innovative opportunities with private sector actors, and market system actors in the aquaculture sector, and co-create solutions (e.g. grants, MoUs, and other partnership mechanisms) with them, leveraging their resources, technologies and expertise, in order to achieve the Activity’s objectives and goals
• Work with project beneficiaries including large firms and MSMEs to develop and implement competitive and innovative business models to increase the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector.
• Work with the private sector and market actors to develop project descriptions and intervention budgets to implement various interventions.
• Lead and manage the implementation of market systems development programs, ensuring that all activities align with program goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide technical assistance in designing, piloting, and scaling market system interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate program progress, providing recommendations for adjustments based on lessons learned and emerging trends.
• Continually monitored contextual factors and risks that would impact implementation. Assist project management and leadership team on corrective measures and adaptive approaches through management decision-making.

3. Capacity Building:

• Build the capacity of local partners, including businesses, community organizations, and government agencies, to design and implement market systems interventions.
• Train and motivate field teams, and consortium partners to assess end markets and understand constraints for market actors along selected value chains, ensuring targeted interventions and effective implementation.

4. Gender and Social Inclusion:

• Promote inclusive economic growth that specifically targets marginalized groups such as women, youth, smallholder farmers, and other vulnerable populations.
• Collaborate closely with the project’s Senior Gender and Youth Inclusion Specialist to work with stakeholders, including public and private sector actors and MSMEs, to incorporate innovative and sustainable gender- and youth-inclusive models within the core business model to increase gender and youth participation and empowerment.

5. Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Identify and stay current with DevWorks knowledge management strategy and approach – internal and more broadly in the aquaculture ecosystem – to sharing and accessing knowledge for the broader team in an effective and easily consumable manner. In addition, work with team members to review and refine the overall Knowledge Management strategy.
• Collaborate with various tiers of stakeholders and private partners to find creative ways to publish and disseminate lessons learned.
• Assist in developing different knowledge sharing materials such as impact stories, infographics, case studies, newsletter, reports, blog stories, etc.
• Work closely with core communications and knowledge management team to develop impact and resilience series to publish in the social and international knowledge platforms (such as Agrilinks).
• Document case studies, lessons learned, and best practices for internal and external dissemination.

Qualifications:

1. Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with the private sector to develop public-private partnerships, leverage resources, and promote private-sector-driven growth in Bangladesh.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including businesses, government agencies, and civil society organizations.
• Knowledge/contact with private sector enterprises in the aquaculture sector in Bangladesh.
• Experience providing advisory, mentoring, and capacity-building services to SMEs and/or NGOs.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including government officials, private sector actors, financial institutions, project staff, and/or donor agencies.

2. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

3. Skills:

• Sound understanding of market systems development approaches, including systems thinking, inclusive business models, and market facilitation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience conducting market assessments, value chain analysis, and systems mapping.
• Knowledge of the economic and social dynamics of Bangladesh, particularly in sectors like agriculture, finance, and employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla.

4. Other:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with key development partners and donors working in Bangladesh (e.g., USAID, DFID, ADB, World Bank).

5. Key Competencies:

• Ability to work across multiple sectors and levels of the market system.
• High-level problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of gender, social inclusion, and the ability to mainstream these considerations into market systems work.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “Market Systems Development Specialist” in the subject line. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early for priority consideration. This position will remain open only until filled.

Location: Jashore or Barishal, Bangladesh

LOE: Full-time

Start Date: late March/early April 2025

Annual Salary: Estimated at BDT 2,553,143, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Job Description

DevWorks International (DevWorks) is a U.S. based NGO that was founded in 2011. DevWorks supports people and institutions to enhance service delivery, strengthen local capacity, and enable equitable economic growth and prosperity. We deliver inclusive, market-based solutions across several technical areas: agriculture and food security, water security, sanitation and hygiene (WSSH), private sector development, governance, and climate and resilience.

DevWorks is recruiting for MEL Specialists for the Feed the Future Bangladesh Sustainable Aquaculture Activity. The Activity aims to enhance inclusive and sustainable aquaculture sector growth in Bangladesh through a market system approach to improve rural household income and nutrition.

The MEL Specialists will report to the MEL/CLA Director and carry out district and community-level data collection for all Activity indicators. They will provide ongoing support and capacity building to grantees and district authorities in terms of their own data collection processes. One MEL Specialist will be based in the Jashore office and the other will be based in the Barishal office, each with frequent travel to target locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implementation of MEL Systems:

• Implement Activity monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, including Activity performance indicators, baselines, and annual targets, and ensuring compliance with USAID requirements.
• In collaboration with the MEL/CLA Director, review and update the Activity’s MEL plan regularly.
• Identify critical control points and preventive measures; suggest ways in which existing procedures may be streamlined or revised to enhance the quality and consistency of the Activity MEL System.

2. Data Collection and Analysis:

• Assist in the development of data collection tools and methodologies that cover both qualitative and quantitative progress tracking systems, quality and impact, ensuring data integrity and consistency across the Activity.
• Oversee data collection, data entry, analysis, and reporting of performance indicators by other partners, grantees, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the analysis of project monitoring data to draw lessons learned and make recommendations for improvements.
• Work closely with the staff and the grantees on developing case studies, blogs, lessons learned documents, as well as relevant ‘pause and reflect’ activities which support shifts in focus and attention.
• Assist in developing data quality standards and implementing standard operating procedures to mitigate risk. Regularly review the internal Data Quality Assessments (iDQA) to assess the validity, reliability, integrity, and timeliness of reported data and, where necessary, to adjust as per the data audit findings.

3. Reporting:

• Ensure accurate completion and reporting of Activity milestones.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the progress of implementation.
• Contribute to other Activity reports such as annual work plans.
• Produce performance monitoring reports and other summaries as requested by the Chief of Party and USAID.

4. Knowledge Management & CLA:

• Play an assisting and coordination role to functionalize effectively the Knowledge Management and CLA plan in collaboration with the Activity team, actively sharing information and learning to enable the team to ensure effective learning culture across the organization.
• Assist in capturing and documentation of field-level learning and best practices for enhancing the Activity adaptive management in collaboration with market actors and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the communication of Activity results in collaboration with technical staff.

5. Capacity Building:

• Support Activity staff, partners, and grantees in building capacity on MEL tools and standards, data collection and management, data analysis, and ensuring data quality, reporting, and documentation as required for Activity and USAID.

6. MEL Support for Private Sector Actors

• Collaborate with private sector partners to monitor and evaluate their contributions to the activity’s objectives.
• Assist in developing the theory of change to ensure private sector activities are aligned with Activity objectives during the co-creation phase.
• Support private sector partners in implementing their monitoring systems to track performance related to product quality, market access, and adoption of sustainable practices.
• Assist the MEL/CLA Director in conducting quick and need-based market system assessments, tracking the progress of private sector partnerships, and evaluating market-driven changes within the aquaculture sector.
• Coordinate with private sector partners to ensure that the data collected through their activities are integrated into the Activity’s monitoring and evaluation system for more informed decision-making and continuous improvement of interventions.
• Facilitate workshops or sessions with private sector stakeholders to interpret MEL data, ensuring they understand the overall market scenario and positioning, their contribution to the activity’s goals and help refine future strategies.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of working experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning especially in the market system development programs.
• Demonstrated experience in statistical analysis, including experience with computer-based statistical packages (STATA, SPSS, R, etc.), in addition to standard Microsoft packages (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience on a USAID-funded project is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in statistics, research and evaluation, social sciences, economics, international development, or a related field.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “MEL Specialist” in the subject line. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early for priority consideration. This position will remain open only until filled.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

LOE: Full-time

Start Date: March 2025

Job Description

DevWorks International (DevWorks) is a U.S. based NGO that was founded in 2011. DevWorks supports people and institutions to enhance service delivery, strengthen local capacity, and enable equitable economic growth and prosperity. We deliver inclusive, market-based solutions across several technical areas: agriculture and food security, water security, sanitation and hygiene (WSSH), private sector development, governance, and climate and resilience.

DevWorks is recruiting for a Senior Environmental and Climate Smart Aquaculture Specialist for the Feed the Future Bangladesh Sustainable Aquaculture Activity. The Activity aims to enhance inclusive and sustainable aquaculture sector growth in Bangladesh through a market system approach to improve rural household income and nutrition.

The Senior Environmental and Climate Smart Aquaculture Specialist will be responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and promoting climate-smart aquaculture practices within the Activity. They will lead the implementation of the Environmental Management and Mitigation Plan (EMMP) and the Climate Risk Mitigation (CRM) Plan, ensuring alignment with USAID and Bangladesh’s environmental laws and guidelines. This role involves integrating environmental and climate-smart considerations into the Activity’s work plan, identifying and mitigating environmental and climate-related risks, and promoting sustainable and resilient aquaculture technologies and practices. They will collaborate with stakeholders, build partnerships, and lead capacity-building efforts to enhance technical knowledge and adoption of innovative climate-smart technologies and practices, ensuring the aquaculture sector’s sustainability and resilience.

Major tasks and responsibilities include:

• Environmental Compliance: Ensuring the project complies with USAID’s and Bangladesh’s environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines. Regularly reviewing project activities to assess and verify environmental compliance. Coordinating with stakeholders to align project operations with environmental standards.
• Lead Implementation of the EMMP: Leading the implementation of the EMMP and making revisions as necessary based on learnings and/or any changes in government or USAID policies. Identifying potential environmental risks and propose mitigation strategies to minimize adverse impacts of project activities. Monitoring the implementation of mitigation measures and documenting compliance with the EMMP.
• Implementation of the CRM Plan: Implementing the CRM Plan to address potential climate-related risks of project activities and make periodic revisions as applicable. Providing technical guidance on integrating climate-smart practices into project activities and enhancing climate resilience in aquaculture systems.
• Climate Smart Aquaculture Technologies and Practices: Identifying and assessing climate smart aquaculture technologies and practices that enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience to climate risks. Strengthening aquaculture management practices to ensure compliance with policies that promote the judicious use of inputs. This includes implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aquaculture fields while enhancing sustainability and environmental resilience. Designing and implementing strategies to promote the adoption of climate smart aquaculture technologies and practices among smallholder farmers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Climate Information Service: Working with the Activity team to establish a tailored ‘Climate Information Service’ that addresses the specific needs of Activity targeted working areas, in collaboration with meteorological services, aquaculture departments, relevant agencies, and private service providers.
• Environmental Monitoring and Reporting: Designing and implementing frameworks and tools to track project impacts on the environment. Conducting field assessments and preparing regular reports on environmental compliance and climate risk mitigation. Documenting lessons learned and recommending improvements for environmental management practices.
• Collaboration and Technical Support: Collaborating with project staff to ensure environmental considerations are integrated into project planning and implementation. Collaborating with partner projects and agencies to enable collective impact. Building and strengthening partnerships with government agencies, private sector actors, research institutions, and development organizations to design and implement joint initiatives that promote and scale climate smart aquaculture solutions. Collaborating with research institutions, universities, and industry experts to stay updated on emerging trends and incorporate cutting-edge climate smart practices and technologies into the Activity interventions. Providing technical input to government and development partners to align climate-smart aquaculture initiatives with national climate and aquaculture strategies.
• Capacity Building and Awareness: Training project staff, partners, and stakeholders on the EMMP and CRM Plan. Developing tailored training modules and materials on climate smart aquaculture practices, technologies, and management strategies. Conducting capacity building sessions for smallholder farmers, extension agents, hatcheries, nurseries, input suppliers and other relevant stakeholders to enhance technical knowledge, support production, and promote the distribution of climate smart aquaculture inputs and technologies.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL): Together with the MEL team, designing and implementing monitoring frameworks to assess the impact of climate-smart aquaculture practices on productivity, income, and resilience. Documenting lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to contribute to knowledge sharing and advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an environmental management and mitigation role on a USAID-funded project, and in the agriculture or aquaculture sector, in Bangladesh. Experience on a Feed the Future project is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in exploring, piloting, and scaling up climate-smart aquaculture technologies and practices.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in aquaculture, environmental science, or relevant field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “Senior Environmental and Climate Smart Aquaculture Specialist” in the subject line. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early for priority consideration. This position will remain open only until filled.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

LOE: Full-time

Start Date: January 2025

Job Description

DevWorks International (DevWorks) is a U.S. based NGO that was founded in 2011. DevWorks supports people and institutions to enhance service delivery, strengthen local capacity, and enable equitable economic growth and prosperity. We deliver inclusive, market-based solutions across several technical areas: agriculture and food security, water security, sanitation and hygiene (WSSH), private sector development, governance, and climate and resilience.

DevWorks is recruiting for a Senior Data Management and GIS Specialist for the Feed the Future Bangladesh Sustainable Aquaculture Activity. The Activity aims to enhance inclusive and sustainable aquaculture sector growth in Bangladesh through a market system approach to improve rural household income and nutrition.

The Senior Data Management and GIS Specialist will lead development and operationalization of the Management Information System (MIS) (web and android based application) and Geographic Information System (GIS) across the Activity for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) data management, analysis, reporting, and spatial presentation. Major responsibilities will include strategic support to the MEL plan, implementation of the GIS plan, development of the MIS, and GIS-based data collection and analysis. They will work closely with the MEL/CLA Director and other MEL staff to use GIS and other data analysis techniques to inform reporting, CLA, adaptive management, and communications. Major tasks and responsibilities include:

• MIS Development: Leading the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive MIS tailored to the Activity’s needs. Ensuring the MIS is user-friendly, scalable, and capable of integrating various data sources. Collaborating with technical teams to define system requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement upgrades. Providing training and support to staff and stakeholders on the effective use of the MIS.
• Stakeholder Mapping: Supporting the Activity’s MIS-GIS-enabled stakeholder mapping activity in Year 1 and updates in subsequent years.
• Data Management: Informing data collection efforts to incorporate GIS data collection needs, as appropriate. Maintaining the Activity MIS for indicator data. Ensuring data integrity, consistency, and security across all project datasets. Performing data cleaning, validation, and analysis to support reporting requirements.
• GIS and Spatial Analysis: Developing and managing GIS datasets and conducting spatial analysis related to sustainable aquaculture production, rural household income and nutrition, and gender and social inclusion. Creating detailed maps, visualizations, and reports to support project planning and stakeholder engagement.
• MEL and Adaptive Management: Collaborating with the MEL team to ensure Activity data aligns with project indicators and goals. Using MIS-GIS tools to track Activity interventions, participants, and stakeholders; monitor progress; and evaluate impacts on aquaculture sector growth. Developing MIS-based real-time dashboards or reporting tools for data visualization to enable evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management.
• Capacity Strengthening: Training project staff, partners, and stakeholders in MIS, GIS, and data management tools and techniques. Preparing user-friendly manuals, guidelines, and standard operating procedures for MIS, data collection, and GIS usage.
• Knowledge Management and Communications: Supporting the preparation of knowledge products and presentations to share findings and insights with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in designing, developing, implementing, and reviewing MIS and GIS strategies for development programs. Experience with Feed the Future USAID-funded projects in Bangladesh preferred.
• Strong working familiarity with USAID MEL policies, standards, and best practices, such as the ADS 201, the Program Cycle, and the CLA framework.
• Strong command of database and GIS software.
• Solid understanding of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including skills in analysis, documentation, and presentation of complex data/information.
• Demonstrated experience using data to inform adaptive management.
• Prior experience in the agriculture sector (ideally including aquaculture).
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to MIS, GIS, or Statistics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “Senior Data Management & GIS Specialist – BSAA” in the subject line. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early for priority consideration. This position will remain open only until filled.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

LOE: Full-time

Start Date: January/February 2025

Job Description

DevWorks International (DevWorks) is a U.S. based NGO that was founded in 2011. DevWorks supports people and institutions to enhance service delivery, strengthen local capacity, and enable equitable economic growth and prosperity. We deliver inclusive, market-based solutions across several technical areas: agriculture and food security, water security, sanitation and hygiene (WSSH), private sector development, governance, and climate and resilience.

DevWorks is recruiting for a Senior Communications and Media Relations Specialist for the Feed the Future Bangladesh Sustainable Aquaculture Activity. The Activity aims to enhance inclusive and sustainable aquaculture sector growth in Bangladesh through a market system approach to improve rural household income and nutrition.

The Senior Communications and Media Relations Specialist will focus on promoting the Activity’s work across various platforms to reach internal and external audiences. They will work with the Activity team to regularly produce learning briefs, infographics, or other informational project handouts; social media and/or blog posts; and other knowledge products under the direction of the MEL/CLA Director. They will also contribute to social and behavior change (SBC) activities to promote the consumption of fish and fish products as well as gender equality and social inclusion (GESI). Major tasks and responsibilities include:

• Strategic Communication Planning: Developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with Activity goals, the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Plans, and DevWorks’ and USAID policies. Identifying key audiences and tailoring communication messaging and materials to effectively engage stakeholders, including communities, private sector actors, government agencies, donors, and media. Working directly with project staff to identify communications priorities and methods aligned with technical activities to support achievement of the Activity’s desired outcomes.
• Innovation: Developing and introducing innovative ideas and methods to drive communications, ensuring adaptability to emerging trends and evolving audience needs. Leveraging new technologies and creative strategies to craft dynamic communication solutions that resonate with key stakeholders and align with the Activity objectives.
• Content Creation and Dissemination: Developing high-quality knowledge products and communication materials, which may include press releases, articles, blogs, newsletters, brochures, infographics, fact sheets, project flyers, and success stories. Producing multimedia content such as videos, audio, photographs, and PowerPoint presentations to highlight Activity successes and lessons learned. Maintaining and updating appropriate social media platforms. Ensuring that all communication strategies and materials are gender-sensitive and inclusive, with a particular focus on promoting the consumption of fish and fish products.
• Media Relations: Coordinating media engagement to promote the Activity, as appropriate. Engaging with USAID as necessary on any press/media content and engagement. Engaging with relevant media to promote SBC campaigns related to the sale and consumption of fish, nutrition, and GESI.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Supporting the organization of workshops and events to showcase project achievements, share lessons learned, and facilitate collaboration with stakeholders. Planning, developing, and executing strategic campaigns to raise awareness and promote Activity initiatives at organizational, sub-national, and national levels. Collaborating with Activity partners to ensure campaign messages are effectively communicated and reach target audiences.
• Private Sector Engagement: Building strong relationships with private sector partners to understand their communication needs and challenges. Providing tailored communication support to private sector partners, helping them develop and enhance their outreach strategies. Supporting private sector partners in tracking and evaluating the success of their communication and outreach campaigns using data and key performance indicators.
• Branding and Marking: Ensuring that all communication materials and reports comply with the Activity’s Branding and Marking Plan as well as USAID and Feed the Future branding and marking requirements.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Providing regular updates and recommendations to the project team to improve communication efforts. Contributing to writing, formatting, and development of graphics for reports.
• Capacity Strengthening and Support: Providing training and support to staff members and partners in preparing presentations, reports, and communication materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a media or development communications professional, preferably with a communications role on a USAID-funded project in Bangladesh.
• Strong understanding of USAID branding and marking requirements.
• Demonstrated experience producing knowledge products and communication materials for USAID or other donor-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of and experience with design tools/software and social media management to monitor and optimize engagement.
• Prior experience designing and implementing multichannel SBC campaigns based on social marketing principles.
• Existing relationships with print and electronic media desired.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in media and communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “Senior Communications & Media Relations Specialist – BSAA” in the subject line. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early for priority consideration. This position will remain open only until filled.

Join Our Team as a Program Manager!

Are you passionate about driving impactful international development projects? Do you have expertise in managing USAID-funded activities and a knack for fostering collaboration across diverse teams? If so, we invite you to apply for the Program Manager role at DevWorks International!

Location: At DevWorks, we value work-life balance and understand the importance of flexibility. This role offers a preferred hybrid work arrangement, with work 1-2 days per week in our office in Bethesda, Maryland. However, we will consider candidates who require a fully remote work arrangement in the U.S.

Salary: Competitive compensation is estimated at $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the Role
As a Program Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing and supporting USAID-funded projects from our home office. This position is perfect for someone who has proven capacity to manage operational and financial tasks of home office management, while applying critical thinking to assess and guide technical program activities. You’ll work closely and collaboratively with Chiefs of Party and country teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure achievement of project objectives and to institutionalize learning and adaptation.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Provide support and troubleshooting for USAID-funded activities, ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes.
• Award Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to USAID regulations and guidelines and lead home office correspondence with the funder.
• Project Reporting: Support project teams to deliver accurate, timely, and compelling project reports, including final editing and formatting of project deliverables.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, track financial performance, and collaborate with project teams and home office finance team to ensure sound financial management.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and implement strategies to safeguard project success.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain strong relationships with partners, government agencies, and local stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor activities to uphold high standards and achieve project goals.
• Capacity Building: Identify capacity building needs of project staff and work with leadership to develop training plans to enhance the skills and knowledge of project teams.
• Proposal Development: Contribute to creating winning proposals for new USG-funded projects.
• Knowledge Sharing: Stay informed of international development trends and best practices and share insights to drive innovation.

What We’re Looking For

Candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, public administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 6+ years of experience managing USAID-funded projects, including work on both contracts and cooperative agreements, with a preference for experience in Asia (South Asia highly desirable).
• Direct experience implementing project-level grant programs, e.g. grants under contract.
• Deep understanding of USAID regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven skills in budget management, risk assessment, and project oversight.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities in multicultural settings.
• Fluency in professional-level English including concise and articulate business writing.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Why Join Us?
At DevWorks, we’re committed to strengthening the capacity of people and organizations around the world and to facilitating local solutions to address economic, social, and environmental challenges. You’ll work with a passionate team of solutions-oriented professionals dedicated to advancing impactful development initiatives. We offer opportunities for professional growth and a chance to contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work.

Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now to become a part of our global team! Send your resume and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “Program Manager” in the subject line.

DevWorks is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and fully dedicated to achieving a diverse staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact alamelu@riseglobaltalent.com.

Candidates must have and be able to maintain the right to work in the United States.