Senior Associate, Economic Engagement & Private Sector Development

📝 FULL-TIME

Overview

Who We Are

At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s challenges cannot be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That is why we look for team players and problem-solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver transformative results. On the Cadmus team, you will collaborate with leading experts to help clients across the globe improve peoples’ lives, spur the economic wellbeing of communities, and strengthen public and private institutions. Our global impact spans across Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East.

Cadmus’ mission is to leverage our industry know-how to advance clients' exceptional outcomes in service of society and the natural world. To achieve this, we are continually expanding our team, bringing onboard new talent to deliver cutting-edge solutions that surpass expectations. In February 2023, Cadmus acquired Nathan Associates, a trusted development partner with over 75 years of expertise supporting clients worldwide. With Nathan Associates now operating as the International Development Division (IDD) at Cadmus, there have never been more exciting opportunities for our team members to grow professionally and accelerate impact in their fields. We seek to recruit and retain talent that helps advance the global priorities of IDD’s clients and the Cadmus mission.

We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity and fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and across society, and we strive to maintain an inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.

Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

The Cadmus Group has an exciting new opportunity for an International Development Senior Associate to lead and manage client projects, business development, and personnel in support of our international portfolio. Our team works directly with governments and donors to support design, research, performance improvement, and delivery across a range of technical sectors, to include economic growth, digital transformation, private sector development, private sector engagement, and workforce development.

The ideal candidate will combine on the ground experience in emerging markets, with strong technical knowledge in key areas of economic growth with priority given to private sector development, digital development, regional trade, and private sector engagement. The Senior Associate may be responsible for leadership and/or support in the following capacities.

Program Management:

Manage and oversee projects, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery of quality deliverables
Manage consulting teams in support of delivery of international projects
Develop and implement trainings, workshops, webinars, reports, and other activities to train or support others
Manage personnel and contribute to their professional development
Work collaboratively with senior staff to enhance Cadmus’ existing international service offerings and develop new offerings
Expand and maintain key client relationships

Business Development:

Cultivate client and industry relationships to develop opportunities and expand work with new and existing clients
Gather and aggregate business intelligence
Lead proposal development
Demonstrate valuable thought leadership in area of specialization; identify and develop new technical offerings to expand our business
Support the growth of targeted strategic business areas and marketing activities of others resulting in growth
Lead development and execution of business development plans

Technical Delivery:

Contribute to technical work (e.g., research, qualitative and quantitative analysis and policy support, report writing and presentation development) across a range of international projects
Deliver technical assistance for international government staff, policymakers, international development agencies, corporate or non-profit clients
Serve as a contributing subject matter expert (SME) on economic growth, private sector development, and/or digital development) related tasking

The candidate should have knowledge across topics in the economic growth, private sector development and/or digital development space.

Exceptionally strong writing, project management skills and experience with personnel management and successful contributions in proposal writing and management are required.

Experience with USAID is required; additional relationships/experience with current and prospective clients such as World Bank, Interamerican Development Bank and Millennium Challenge Corporation are highly preferred.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in relevant field such as international affairs, environment, public policy, economics, law or commerce, or other relevant field
8+ years of relevant work experience, which preferably includes: 6+ years’ experience in a core technical sector; 6+ years in consulting or professional services; and 1+ years’ of in-country experience in a developing or emerging market
Significant developing country experience in a professional, volunteer, or academic setting
Demonstrated experience in a consulting or professional services type environment
Experience with USAID
Demonstrated project management and budget management experience
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work professionally and collegially in multi-cultural environments
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Passion for excellence and delivering client value
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
Record of publication, presentations, and/or thought leadership activities
Experience in building and leading high-performing teams
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time in developing countries*, including in rural areas

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S. Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Preferred:

Relationships with international development funding organizations such as the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
Competency in languages other than English; preferably French or Spanish
Business development experience such as proposal capture, solutioning and writing

Additional Information:

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits, and various bonus programs.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $114,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

*Candidates who will be required to travel to specific countries must be willing to meet all of the requirements of the destination country(ies) for unimpeded entry.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.