The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment and energy do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. C reating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Advisor, Agriculture & Food Security you are joining a growing team of economic growth (EG) and agriculture/food security experts to lead new business efforts and project technical delivery excellence for one or more regional portfolios in the International Development Division (IDD).

The Senior Advisor will work with Portfolio Vice Presidents, Business Development Executives, and Business Development Partners to convert capture efforts into new contracts and will provide technical oversight to economic growth, agriculture and food security projects in one or more regions. You will focus primarily on business development for the first 18 months of employment while working in close collaboration with other Abt technical experts, thought leaders and business development professionals.

Core Responsibilities

Growth

• Collaborate with the Portfolio Vice Presidents to select a priority list of EG/AG/FS business opportunities with USAID and, as appropriate, other clients, and to develop an associated client engagement plan.
• Support capture and bid of the portfolio's top EG/AG/FS opportunities and critical recompetes, helping to craft effective capture and win strategies.
• Apply client- and domain-specific subject matter knowledge to help Abt tailor solutions to clients' problems. Serve as a solution architect and lead technical writer for proposals.
• Frequently provide quality assurance for EG/AG/FS bids to ensure that technical approaches are responsive to client needs.
• Contribute to generating demand for Abt services and expertise within the existing portfolio.

Delivery

• Collaborate with Abt leadership and other EG/AG/FS subject matter experts to formulate innovative strategic approaches to achieve transformative impact and sustainability in program delivery.
• Provide technical assistance on EG/AG/FS programs in countries as based on need and demand.
• Initiate collaboration with bilateral and multi-lateral organizations, international initiatives, government agencies, financial institutions and private sector partners.
• Lead the scoping of technical assignments, work planning, and budgeting to be responsive to donor clients and host-country counterparts.
• Identify technical assistance expertise required to achieve the best results and exercise quality assurance over the work and products of less senior staff.

What We Value

• Bachelor's Degree + Fifteen years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree + Twelve years of relevant experience, or PhD + Ten years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, economic development, international public policy or a related field preferred.
• At least 10 years of technical experience in developing country contexts for EG/AG/FS projects
• In-depth expertise in one or more technical areas such as agriculture market systems, access to finance, private enterprise development, policy and sector reform.
• Demonstrated success serving as a capture lead, proposal lead, or lead writer for winning USAID proposals.
• Preferred candidates will have demonstrable experience addressing critical cross-cutting themes such as climate resilience and adaptation, and gender equity and social inclusion.
• French or Spanish language skills are preferred.
• A broad base of experience and understanding of one or more Abt region, preferably East/Southern Africa, Latin America, or Asia.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% time or as needed.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $139 ,000 to $185 ,000 , and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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