Technology Advisor

Job Description

Deloitte Consulting LLP, headquartered in Arlington, VA, is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for a Technology Advisor 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 Technology Advisor is responsible for advising the activity and USAID on emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and other technical relevant topics in order to help equip USAID for the digital age.

The Technology Advisor will work closely with and report to the Director to provide oversight to the DISPA activity.

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

• Serve as a ‘trusted advisor’ by advising the activity, buy-in clients, and USAID on emerging technologies (cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and digitization)
• Develop strategic resources on areas of technology interest (trends, cybersecurity guidance, data governance strategy)
• Provide specialized capacity building and technical support and communicate complex concepts in technology to development experts
• Help build and maintain relationships with technology partners across many levels and sectors (client, partner, private sector, host governments, donors, among others)

Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional work experience working on technology, cybersecurity and/or digitalization, preferably within the development field
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Proven experience demonstrating excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including a proven ability to communicate complex concepts in technology to development experts
• Advanced understanding of digital technology trends related to development

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.