Job Description
Dexis Professional Services (DPS) seeks a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Advisor to support upcoming work at The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other United States Government (USG) agencies. The DEIA Advisor will be responsible for providing actionable insights and advice to both leadership and staff in order to successfully embed DEIA practices in the workplace as well as in the recruitment of future employees.
Responsibilities
Illustrative responsibilities for the DEIA Advisor can include, but are not limited to:
- Advise staff on ways to incorporate DEIA into policies and outreach materials.
- Review policies, procedures, guidelines, reports, recruitment practices, etc. regularly to ensure DEIA factors are being considered and centered in the team’s work.
- Facilitate implementation of recommendations and reforms regarding DEIA activities.
- Developing workplans with a clear timeline, targets, and objectives for achieving USAID’s DEIA strategic plans, which may include, but are not limited to:
- Organizational Leadership
- Internal and External Accountability/Transparency
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Program Design
- Workplace Culture & Climate
- Strategic Partnerships
- Performance Measures
- Hiring and Retention
- Procurement/Operational Systems
- Plan/curate/facilitate all-staff working sessions to help meet the DEIA goals.
- Provide progress updates on the development process, approvals, and implementation for DEIA policy changes as well as the adoption of new policies and programs.
- Support the development and implementation of training plans to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racist efforts.
- Participate in development fora, both nationally and internationally, where DEIA operating procedures are discussed, and new approaches shared.
- Support other DEIA initiatives and needs as they arise.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 4 years of experience in working in the DEIA field at a senior capacity
- Demonstrated success in leading and/or supporting cross-functional transformational activities, supporting the development and implementation of gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies, and stewarding collaborative processes across multiple stakeholders
- Experience in advising and supporting senior management professionals on issues surrounding DEIA topics and policies
- Familiarity with US Government regulations on equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and inclusion
- Experience managing teams and external consultants
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in a relevant field such as international relations, development practices, communications, organization management, or a related degree, or relevant Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of equivalent experience preferred.
- A demonstrated history of work in foreign affairs, international development, trade, economic growth, or related fields.
- Experience working with government agencies, including USAID.
- Certification or training in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Experience in organizational leadership, change management, labor relationships, and/or talent management and development.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to convey messages through clear and concise writing.
- History of collaborating with external partners across the business spectrum, both public and private organizations.
At Dexis Professional Services (DPS) we align ourselves with the core values of our parent company, Dexis Consulting Group (Dexis).
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.
About the Organization
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.
Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
