DPK Consulting, a division of ARD, Inc.

Job Description

DPK Consulting, a division of ARD, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), the leading provider of management consulting and technical services. DPK Consulting works around the world to help developing countries strengthen the rule of law and the administration of justice through diverse donor clients, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the World Bank, as well as national governments. DPK's projects are designed to assist public sector and civil society organizations in developing sustainable government and justice systems that are responsive, transparent, accountable, fair, and efficient. DPK's specialized skills support ARD's work in democratic governance and related fields, and ARD's management capacities complement and reinforce the work of DPK in the justice area. For more information about DPK and ARD, please visit our websites at: and .

DPK Consulting seeks an NGO Capacity Building Expert for an anticipated USAID Access to Justice project in Iraq. This will be a three year project and will address access to justice for Iraq's traditionally disadvantaged groups (women, juveniles, ethnic and religious minorities). The program will also involve legal assistance to and advocacy for disadvantaged groups, as well as components to strengthen Iraq's law school(s) and the bar association.

The NGO Capacity Building Expert will advise the Chief of Party and other technical program managers on effectively integrating NGO partners into their programs, plans, and project designs. They will be responsible for executing all subcontracts, grants, and procurement procedures to fully support all programming in the timely accomplishment of all deliverables. The NGO Capacity Building Expert will strengthen the capacity of local NGO partners, national staff, and other local NGOs and community based in the skills required to manage and administer an NGO, as well as how to implement effective assistance programs and projects. He/she will liaise with NGOs and help identify their technical assistance and support needs based on gaps in performance and work with NGOs to develop specific action plans/ strategic plans to address those gaps/needs.

Requirements:

• A degree in international development/social science;
• Minimum of 2 years experience in local staff capacity building/training;
• Experience working with national/international NGOs and public sector;
• Experience with capacity building programs and NGO training experience;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a complex and rapidly changing environment; excellent interpersonal
  skills;
• Ability to motivate others and initiate change;
• Regional experience in Iraq, the Middle East, or post-conflict environment preferred;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, required; proficiency in Arabic desired.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to referencing the job code in the subject line.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

DPK Consulting is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations - in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. DPK Consulting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.