Director

Job Description

Deloitte Consulting LLP, headquartered in Arlington, VA, is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for a Director to manage the anticipated multi-year USAID-funded Digital Strategy Implementation and Programs Activity (DSIPA) that will be based in Washington, D.C. This activity will serve to drive the implementation of the Digital Strategy across the Agency’s multiple technical and regional sectors.

The Director will provide overall leadership and management oversight for the activity and will serve as the principal contact point for USAID and Deloitte.

A specific scope of work will be defined based on further information from the client as well as the candidate’s background and experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent Deloitte and liaise directly with the activity COR on all technical issues
• Engage and build relationships with USAID staff across all activity sectors (tech, cybersecurity, digitalization)
• Support USAID’s efforts to identify and advance advocacy efforts, collaboration, and partnerships across the interagency, technology and cybersecurity firms, academia, and partner country stakeholders
• Oversee activity work planning, performance management, budgeting, financial management, compliance, and strategic communications
• Provide leadership for implementation of all objectives and tasks ensuring schedules, scopes, and quality deliverables are achieved
• Manage and supervise the work of all personnel, consultants, teaming partners, subcontractors and grantees

Qualifications

• At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing and leading USAID activities
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience building and managing dynamic, flexible teams
• Experience managing contracts and buy-ins
• Experience building relationships and engaging across multiple technical sectors, including technology, cybersecurity, and/or digitalization
• Experience with activities that require collaboration with local governments in developing economies

Location:

The primary place of performance for these activities will be in Washington, D.C., United States of America.

Application Submission:

Interested persons should please submit a cover letter and a current CV in reverse chronological format to USDigitalStrategy@deloitte.com, noting the position for which they are applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position is contingent on project award and funding.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

About the Organization

As used in this posting, “Deloitte” means Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.

Deloitte is a globally recognized professional services organization with a business practice devoted to promoting economic development and poverty reduction in emerging markets. For more than 25 years, Deloitte’s Emerging Markets practice has worked with governments, donor agencies, NGOs, and private firms in over 60 countries to build the institutions, legal framework, and policies required for effective public and private sector growth.