Location: Nigeria

Start Date: Contingent upon award, anticipated Spring 2025

Job Description

DevWorks International (DevWorks) is recruiting for a Senior Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Advisor for the anticipated USAID Nigeria Borno WASH Activity. The overall purpose of the USAID Borno WASH activity is to increase safe, sustainable, climate resilient and inclusive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Services in communities, schools, and healthcare centers in Nigeria. The project will take an integrated participatory approach, engaging the government, local communities, and target beneficiaries in the design and implementation of activities.

The Senior WASH Advisor will be responsible for managing the operational and programmatic components of the project in country by ensuring consistency with DevWorks’ standard operating procedures, policies and accounting principles, and compliance with USAID regulations. S/he, will, in coordination with the Chief of Party, be responsible for managing the project’s technical intervention strategy, work planning, and activity design. S/he will have direct oversight and management of the technical advisory team. S/he will provide technical direction and support to interventions across all objectives and will act as the Deputy Chief of Party.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (8) years of progressive experience and responsibility in designing, managing, and implementing WASH programs.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on USAID-funded projects.
• Will have excellent management skills and good knowledge of USG procedures and policies, agreement compliance, financial planning and management, procurement, sub award management, and other management support areas/functions, including the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Must have solid foundation in a broad range of WASH subjects preferred, including areas such as innovative sanitation, water for the poor, tariff and cost recovery, hygiene promotion, operation and maintenance, institutional strengthening and sector reforms.
• Master’s degree in water resources management, water engineering, international development, environment, or related field of study.
• Previous experience in Nigeria is required.
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in Kanuri is preferred. 

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “Senior WASH Advisor – Borno WASH” 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: 20-30 days

Start Date: As soon as possible

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 local Gender and Inclusive Development Consultant 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 Gender and Inclusive Development Consultant will contribute to the Gender and Inclusive Development Analysis being conducted during project start-up, as well as overall gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) integration into Year 1 work planning. This analysis will guide project interventions to enhance gender equality, social inclusion, and sustainable development outcomes within the aquaculture sector. A critical aspect of this role involves engaging the private sector to understand their roles, business models, and potential for promoting inclusive practices, and providing actionable recommendations for fostering gender-responsive and inclusive business strategies. Major tasks and responsibilities include:

• Desk Research: Analyzing existing literature, studies, and reports on gender dynamics and social inclusion in the aquaculture sector in Bangladesh. Reviewing best practices and successful models of social inclusion in Bangladesh.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Data Collection: Identifying key stakeholders, including marginalized groups (e.g., women, youth, indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities) and private sector actors for consultation and developing an inclusive stakeholder engagement plan.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Facilitating focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) with relevant aquaculture stakeholders. Conducting field visits to collect data on barriers to and opportunities for equitable participation in aquaculture activities. Assessing gender-based constraints in aquaculture and documenting practices, perceptions, and roles of different groups in aquaculture market systems. Identifying gaps in participation, leadership, decision-making, and benefits for marginalized groups. Proposing strategies to address identified barriers, ensuring alignment with local cultural and socio-economic contexts.
• Private Sector Engagement: Identifying and engaging private sector stakeholders to understand their business models, roles, and existing practices related to gender and social inclusion. Facilitating dialogue with private sector actors within the aquaculture sector to explore innovative opportunities for integrating gender-inclusive practices into their operations. Identifying incentives and benefits for private sector stakeholders to adopt gender-inclusive practices, ensuring alignment with sustainable development goals.
• Deliverables: Contributing to and/or reviewing the Year 1 work plan and advising on GESI integration, emphasizing private sector roles and commitments. Supporting writing of the Gender and Inclusive Development Analysis deliverable.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting GESI integration for a USAID or other donor-funded project in Bangladesh.
• Experience with projects involving agriculture, aquaculture, and gender and inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience conducting gender and inclusion analyses and writing reports.
• Demonstrated experience working with private sector actors in development projects.
• Strong understanding of women-led private sector business models.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in gender, international development, public policy, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “Gender & Inclusive Development Consultant – 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 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 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 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 Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that Activity interventions comply with USAID environmental regulations and policies. They will develop, implement, and update the Activity’s environmental compliance strategy in alignment with USAID’s Environmental Compliance and Monitoring Guidelines and Climate Risk Management Guidelines. They will oversee the design and implementation of the Environmental Management and Mitigation Plan (EMMP) and the Climate Risk Mitigation (CRM) Plan, while integrating environmental considerations into the Activity’s workplan and activities. A key focus will be engaging the private sector to integrate climate-smart technologies and practices into aquaculture systems to enhance resilience and sustainability. Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Environmental Compliance: Ensuring the Activity complies with USAID environmental regulations and policies, including those outlined in USAID’s Environmental Compliance Procedures (22 CFR 216), the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, and the USAID Climate Risk Management Policy. This includes complying with both 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.
• Design and Implementation of the EMMP: Leading the development, refinement, and implementation of the EMMP. 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.
• Design and Implementation of the CRM Plan: Developing and overseeing the CRM Plan to address potential climate-related risks of project activities. Providing technical guidance on integrating climate-smart practices into project activities and enhancing climate resilience in aquaculture systems.
• 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.
• Capacity Building and Awareness: Training Activity staff, partners, and stakeholders on the EMMP and CRM Plan. Collaborating with project staff to ensure environmental considerations are integrated into project planning and implementation.
• Climate-Smart Aquaculture: Leading the integration of climate-smart practices into the Activity, with a focus on strategies that enhance resilience to climate change while promoting environmental sustainability. This includes implementing adaptive management techniques, encouraging the use of climate-resilient aquaculture systems, and ensuring the assessment and mitigation of climate risks throughout the Activity. Collaborating closely with stakeholders to incorporate climate-smart innovations and ensure that aquaculture practices align with both environmental sustainability and climate adaptation goals.
• Private Sector Collaboration: Engaging with private sector actors to understand their business models and identifying opportunities to promote climate adaptability and resilience. Providing tailored recommendations to private sector stakeholders on integrating climate-smart technologies into their operations. Exploring and fostering partnerships with private sector actors experimenting with or willing to introduce climate-smart innovations in the aquaculture sector. Supporting the co-development of business models that align environmental sustainability with economic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in an environmental management and mitigation role on a USAID-funded project in Bangladesh. Experience on a Feed the Future project is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing EMMPs and CRM Plans, ideally for projects in the aquaculture sector.
• Strong understanding of USAID environmental compliance standards and Bangladeshi environmental laws.
• Experience in integrating climate-smart practices into agricultural or aquaculture systems.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental sciences, natural resource management, or a related 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 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.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

LOE: Full-time

Start Date: As soon as possible

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 Procurement and Logistics 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 Procurement and Logistics Specialist will assist the Finance and Operations Director in performing day to day procurement and logistics functions including making and updating procurement plans, initiating purchases, record keeping, processing payments, and executing contracts as directed by the Finance and Operations Director. They will ensure timely staff services and efficient office operations in the areas of invoice communications, mail, inventory management, and supplies and equipment maintenance. Major tasks and responsibilities include:

• Preparing annual procurement plans in accordance with approved work plans and budgeted interventions to ensure timely procurement of required goods and services. This also includes ensuring that purchases adhere to 889 compliance regulations and requirements.
• Reviewing all incoming procurement requests; carrying out comprehensive and compliant supply searches; preparing RFQs and RFPs; ensuring compliance with USAID source and nationality requirements; and reviewing bids and quotations and recommending the best qualified vendor, considering offered prices and vendor capabilities, reputation, and past performance.
• Participating in contract negotiations and preparing and reviewing each contract package for quality and accuracy.
• Maintaining a tracker of all contracts to record deliverables, track payments, issue necessary modifications and/or cancellations, and complete adequate close-out.
• Maintaining electronic and hard copy records of all procurement actions and supporting the review and audit of procurement files.
• Managing project inventory.
• Other logistical support as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement and logistics support, including prior experience working on USAID-funded contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of USAID procurement rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “Procurement & Logistics 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 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 Human Resources (HR) 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 HR Specialist will manage HR transactions and personnel operations in country. They will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant national labor laws, preparing and maintaining employment records, managing paid leave and absences, and overseeing the process for raises, promotions, and performance evaluations. Major tasks and responsibilities include:

• Leading recruitment, onboarding, personnel file record keeping, and application of USAID’s and DevWorks’ human resources policies and procedures.
• Preparing recruitment documents, posting recruitment ads, screening applications, scheduling and conducting interviews, and collecting necessary documentation from candidates.
• Staying informed about all USAID, Government of Bangladesh, and DevWorks human resource policies and educating staff about these policies.
• Working closely with employees and supervisors to ensure that performance reviews are completed.
• Supporting other HR tasks including but not limited to enrollment and tracking of benefits, payroll, and local labor law compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources, including prior experience working on a USAID-funded project.
• Prior experience leading recruitment.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or a related field.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of USAID labor rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of national labor laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “HR 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: 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 Grants 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 Grants Specialist will oversee the Activity’s Grants under Contract (GUCs) funds. Their duties will include managing overall grant efforts, managing the grant proposals process, optimizing the grant administration process, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, and managing grant databases. Major tasks and responsibilities include:

• Leading the creation of a project-specific grants manual.
• Managing the grants process, including advertising calls for applications, leading interviews, conducting background and reference checks and/or other due diligence, and collaborating with the technical team to decide on grantees.
• Ensuring transparent, fair, and inclusive processes for grants design, selection, and administration.
• Working closely with the technical team to provide training and support to grantees as needed and ensure grant terms are met.
• Coordinating with the finance team to review reimbursement requests, payments, and other finance-related terms with grantees throughout the grant period.
• Ensuring grant processes follow USAID’s and DevWorks’ policies and coordinating as needed with USAID during approval processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing grants on a USAID-funded project in Bangladesh.
• Demonstrated experience working with a multi-layered technical team and incorporating grant decisions into other deliverables.
• Prior experience in the agriculture sector (ideally including aquaculture).
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related 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 Grants 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.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Start Date: Contingent upon award, anticipated spring 2025

Job Description

DevWorks International (DevWorks) is recruiting for a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID/Bangladesh Feed the Future (FTF) Water Management Activity. The Activity will promote sustainable management and utilization of water resources to address diverse needs of communities, ecosystems, and economic activities in the Khulna, Barisal, and Sylhet Divisions. It will address the region’s vulnerability to climate change through an integrated approach to improving water governance involving efficient irrigation systems, water-saving agricultural practices, water conservation, and improved access to clean water.

The COP will provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction for the program – ensuring an integrated vision among diverse components and actors – to achieve the desired results. This position will lead program strategic planning and decision making and will be responsible for overall activities of sub-recipients. The COP will work directly with USAID and will be a key liaison to implementing partners and other stakeholders. This position will ensure full compliance with all USAID, DevWorks, and other fiduciary regulations and will oversee the project reporting process in line with donor requirements. The COP will supervise project staff, including professional performance management and coaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in designing and implementing water resources management, WASH, and/or agriculture projects.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in developing countries, preferably in Bangladesh or South Asia.
• Minimum five (5) years of successful experience as Chief of Party, Team Leader, Project Director or equivalent position for donor-funded projects of similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries.
• Strong understanding of and background in technical areas such as water resources management, climate-smart agriculture, market systems development, economic and environmental resilience, and gender equality and social inclusion.
• Master’s degree or higher in Water Resources Management, Agricultural Development, Business, International Development, Public Policy, or another related field.
• Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions, including direct supervision of professional and support staff; quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables; and contracts/grants management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “Chief of Party – Bangladesh FTF Water Management” in the subject line.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Start Date: Contingent upon award, anticipated spring 2025

Job Description

DevWorks International (DevWorks) is recruiting for a MEL Director for the anticipated USAID/Bangladesh Feed the Future (FTF) Water Management Activity. The Activity will promote sustainable management and utilization of water resources to address diverse needs of communities, ecosystems, and economic activities in the Khulna, Barisal, and Sylhet Divisions. It will address the region’s vulnerability to climate change through an integrated approach to improving water governance involving efficient irrigation systems, water-saving agricultural practices, water conservation, and improved access to clean water.

The MEL Director will lead the monitoring, evaluation, and learning/collaboration, learning and adapting components of the project. S/he will be responsible for designing the MEL system in alignment with the USAID results framework; leading the project data collection; conducting data analysis to inform the project implementation; and producing timely, accurate, and complete reporting. S/he will be responsible for building the capacity of project staff, local partners, and other stakeholders in the collection, utilization, and dissemination of data. S/he will also lead quarterly pause-and-reflect working group meetings and other collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience designing and implementing MEL and CLA systems for international development projects. Prior experience in a MEL leadership position required.
• Strong track record of working on projects of similar scope (e.g., agriculture, water resources management, and/or WASH.), complexity, and size. Experience in MEL for a USAID Feed the Future activity is desirable.
• Ability to communicate findings to a range of external and internal stakeholders and apply MEL results to project implementation strategies.
• Experience mentoring staff in MEL techniques. Experience strengthening the capacity of local organizations in knowledge management and learning.
• Prior experience leading, designing, managing, and/or commissioning performance evaluations and other types of research.
• Master’s degree in Statistics, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as STATA, SPSS, or a similar package.
• Previous experience in Bangladesh required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “MEL Director – Bangladesh FTF Water Management” in the subject line.

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Start Date: Contingent upon award, anticipated spring 2025

Job Description

DevWorks International (DevWorks) is recruiting for a Finance and Operations Director for the anticipated USAID/Bangladesh Feed the Future (FTF) Water Management Activity. The Activity will promote sustainable management and utilization of water resources to address diverse needs of communities, ecosystems, and economic activities in the Khulna, Barisal, and Sylhet Divisions. It will address the region’s vulnerability to climate change through an integrated approach to improving water governance involving efficient irrigation systems, water-saving agricultural practices, water conservation, and improved access to clean water.

The Finance and Operations Director will be responsible for managing the finance and operations components of the project in country by ensuring consistency with DevWorks’ standard operating procedures, policies and accounting principles, and compliance with USAID regulations. S/he will be responsible for overall financial management of the project including assisting the Chief of Party with contractual compliance; monitoring project budget and expenditures; making cash flow projections; and ensuring timely and qualitative financial reporting in accordance with USAID requirements. Primary responsibilities will also include supervision of field operations, administration, logistics, and procurement. The day-to-day operations will include developing and implementing financial, administrative, and personnel systems and liaising with the Chief of Party to ensure that project’s accounting, contracts, human resources, IT, and operations needs are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience and progressive responsibility in finance and accounting, project operations, and office administration.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on US government-funded projects in finance and administration.
• Experience leading and managing the financial aspects of US government projects, including a demonstrated understanding of applicable US government regulations for cooperative agreements and/or contracts.
• Experience with financial reporting for donor-funded projects and demonstrated accuracy in working with large amounts of data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent. Advanced degree (MBA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Previous experience in Bangladesh required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to dcresume@devworks.org with “Finance and Operations Director – Bangladesh FTF Water Management” in the subject line.