Education Policy Advisor, Education Support Initiative

Job Description

Are you passionate about driving programs focused on foreign assistance? Do you want to be part of an organization that offers meaningful assignments and opportunities to expand your skills and expertise? 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.

The Education Policy Advisor will within the Education Policy and Planning Division, Office of Education, Bureau for Economic Growth, Education, and Environment (EGEE/ED/EPP) and report to the Engagement Team Lead.

USAID’s mission is to end extreme poverty and to promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing our security and prosperity. With education as an agency development priority, the Education Policy Advisor will support USAID’s engagement in and position on education policy and programming issues in cross-organizational, USG Interagency, and bilateral and multilateral assignments. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: research and analysis for policy planning; preparation of reports and recommendations; developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders; support for USG engagement on global education policy discussions and negotiations; and other duties as assigned.

In coordination with the Engagement Team Lead and other stakeholders, he/she conducts research and analysis, and contributes to policy guidance, implementation, reporting, and coordination with USG and external stakeholders to support USAID engagement.

Responsibilities

Support for Education Policies and Strategies

• Supports the implementation of USG International Basic Education Strategy and USAID Education policy through writing, analysis, planning, management and other tasks as needed.
• Responsible for consultations and outreach to other donors and USG agencies, education stakeholders and cross-sectoral partners on Strategy and Policy.
• Provide policy guidance, advice and support to technical leads and ensure cross-cutting issues such as gender, disability, youth, and other issues are included.
• Assess policy implementation progress and make recommendations on potential adjustments to policy positions, assess Mission demand for support and assistance, and develop resources to support policy implementation

Preparation of Education Reports and Recommendations

• Clearly communicates complex findings and associated methodologies to officials and professionals who are education specialists as well as those not familiar with education
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and information on USAID education programming and results
• Draft education policy position papers and briefing documents
• Develops and maintains political and technical relationships with various stakeholders in government, think tanks, NGOs, private industry, and/or academic institutions

Support Stakeholder Engagement

• Contribute research, analysis, and recommendations to support special initiatives and programs related to education-focused, cross-sectoral and inter-agency efforts
• Identifies key issues and objectives on which to engage development partners (i.e. influence their policy decisions; gain commitments for resources ) to advance education policy priorities
• Plans and conducts meetings, briefings, and other activities
• Assists with development of new partnerships, management of existing partnerships, and the resolution of issues

Other Duties

• Support a variety of programmatic and operational workstreams to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the E3 Office of Education and USAID’s education sector

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in the area of international education, public-private partnerships, economics, budgeting, and/or finance, ideally some of which overseas.
• Experience with partnership building, and/or stakeholder engagement
• Understanding of the global education sector and/or international development
• Familiarity with USAID or government policies and procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Master’s degree in international education, public policy and planning, public administration, business administration, economics, finance, marketing, or related field preferre

About the Organization

Are you looking for a company that offers meaningful program assignments and opportunities to develop professional skills and expertise? At Dexis, staff are empowered to be part of the decision-making process and collaborate with colleagues and management across the company to satisfy our clients. We create transparency in our operations with our clients and employees; and we offer our people opportunities to grow and challenge themselves in meaningful ways. Dexis follows a "find a way or make a way" business directive, and we’re paving the way for innovative management solutions in the global development and security assistance arenas worldwide. As a Dexis employee you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. That’s how Dexis goes "all in.” How will you?

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Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the US Armed Forces.