Education Activity Design Specialist (Consultant)

Who We Are:

ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.

Position Description:

The incumbent will work closely with the Youth Education Specialist and the Deputy Director of the USAID/Senegal Office of Education to ensure new activities contribute to the Mission and Agency's strategic transitional objectives, advance the goals of the Education portfolio, and are well-coordinated with other initiatives in the sector.

The consultant will work remotely for a period from o/a October 14, 2024 to September 13, 2025. The expected level of effort for this consultancy is 102 days/816 hours.

Salary: $70 - $75/hrly (starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education.)

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance in project/activity design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Prepare technically sound and realistic program design documents, including all pre-award requirements, mentoring staff throughout the process.
• Review and evaluate design technical documents including concept papers, evaluations and reports.
• Lead and document meetings with support offices (e.g. Program Office, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Office of Financial Management).
• Support selection committee or technical evaluation committee.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience or Master’s degree and three (3) years of experience required. Degree in education, public policy, management, economics, or other social sciences preferred.
• Experience working in a collaborative, multicultural, and virtual environment involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in design and procurement with USAID activities related to education preferred.
• Familiarity with USAID processes is desired.
• Familiarity with USAID Positive Youth Development would be highly useful.
• Expertise in youth development and/or leadership training.
• Proven ability to produce clear, succinct written reports.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Fluency in French would be an asset.

What We Believe:

ZemiTek is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

ZemiTek is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@zemitek.com.

ZemiTek 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.

All members of IPI are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All members of the Bureau are expected to value diversity, equity, and inclusion in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.