Policy Advisor (Remote)
Overview
The Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnerships Hub (IPI/LFT) seeks a Program Analyst - Policy Advisor to lead efforts that integrate and mainstream the principles of locally led development (LLD) into Agency policy and
practice. This position will sit within the Locally Led Development Initiatives’ (LLDI) Knowledge Management, Policy, Training and Events (KMPoTE) team. This team manages organizational
learning for the initiative and the synthesis, sharing, and use of evidence and experience in locally led development to support the LLDI programs and advance Agency's policies and technical practice to be more locally led. The KMPoTE team connects practitioners with the
training, tools, and resources to do their work and opportunities to contribute expertise to Agency policy and learning.
Background
Locally led development is the process in which local actors - encompassing individuals, communities, networks, organizations, private entities, and governments - set their own
agendas, develop solutions, and bring the capacity, leadership, and resources to make those solutions a reality. Through funding and technical leadership, IPI/LFT’s Locally Led
Development Initiatives (LLDI) provide USAID Missions and staff with the knowledge, skills, tools, and resources to ensure that development assistance is locally led and advances
localization.
Through the following programs and opportunities, LLDI is advancing USAID’s ability to support
locally led development:
Responsibilities
Scope of Work
The Program Analyst - Policy Advisor for the Locally Led Development Initiatives (LLDI)
provides a wide range of policy analysis, development, engagement, and communications
support related to advancing the creation and application of effective policy for locally led
development at all levels (Agency policy and guidance, regulatory, and legislative). The
incumbent must be motivated, self-directed, and have the ability to independently prioritize tasks
and track impending deadlines. The Program Analyst - Policy Advisor develops a working
knowledge of LLDI priorities, USG laws and regulations, USAID policies and procedures, and
works to complete a variety of assignments or special projects on behalf of the LLDI Initiative
with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Locally Led Development (LLD) Policy Advisor
practices across Agency policy and guidance; assesses gaps, challenges, and
opportunities to influence, shape, and develop Agency-wide policy to reflect LLD
principles and practices.
policies.
articulate and advance LLD policy objectives.
speeches, reports and presentations.
locally led development in Agency staff practices, including the LFT/LLDI team and
programs.
USAID Stakeholder and Practitioner Engagement
Agency policy and guidance.
stakeholders.
order to advance LLD practice at USAID; supports Missions to understand how Agency
policy can inform activity design, procurement and implementation with local partners
and inform training related to policy for Missions.
guidance to integrate LLD principles and practices.
community) to advance LFT/LLDI policy goals.
channels.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
field) with eight years of professional experience and at least five years of experience
relevant to the position; or Bachelor’s Degree required (International Affairs,
Communications, Economics, Public Policy, Business or related field) and 10 years of
relevant experience.
processes relevant to locally led development in the international development space;
experience in drafting scopes of work or award applications or managing USAID awards
preferred.
For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results.
Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight’s founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org.
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers.
To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us at Recruiting@HighlightTech.com Please include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email.
The Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnerships Hub (IPI/LFT) seeks a Program Analyst - Policy Advisor to lead efforts that integrate and mainstream the principles of locally led development (LLD) into Agency policy and
practice. This position will sit within the Locally Led Development Initiatives’ (LLDI) Knowledge Management, Policy, Training and Events (KMPoTE) team. This team manages organizational
learning for the initiative and the synthesis, sharing, and use of evidence and experience in locally led development to support the LLDI programs and advance Agency's policies and technical practice to be more locally led. The KMPoTE team connects practitioners with the
training, tools, and resources to do their work and opportunities to contribute expertise to Agency policy and learning.
Background
Locally led development is the process in which local actors - encompassing individuals, communities, networks, organizations, private entities, and governments - set their own
agendas, develop solutions, and bring the capacity, leadership, and resources to make those solutions a reality. Through funding and technical leadership, IPI/LFT’s Locally Led
Development Initiatives (LLDI) provide USAID Missions and staff with the knowledge, skills, tools, and resources to ensure that development assistance is locally led and advances
localization.
Through the following programs and opportunities, LLDI is advancing USAID’s ability to support
locally led development:
- Local Works: Working with USAID Missions to drive innovation and experimentation in
- Locally Led Development Research (LLD Research): Generating evidence and learning
- Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS): Enabling USAID Missions
- Unsolicited Solutions for Locally Led Development (US4LLD): Supporting innovative
- Small Project Assistance Program (SPA): Partnering with the Peace Corps to address
Responsibilities
Scope of Work
The Program Analyst - Policy Advisor for the Locally Led Development Initiatives (LLDI)
provides a wide range of policy analysis, development, engagement, and communications
support related to advancing the creation and application of effective policy for locally led
development at all levels (Agency policy and guidance, regulatory, and legislative). The
incumbent must be motivated, self-directed, and have the ability to independently prioritize tasks
and track impending deadlines. The Program Analyst - Policy Advisor develops a working
knowledge of LLDI priorities, USG laws and regulations, USAID policies and procedures, and
works to complete a variety of assignments or special projects on behalf of the LLDI Initiative
with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Locally Led Development (LLD) Policy Advisor
- Informed by the Local Works program and other LLD initiatives, develops and
practices across Agency policy and guidance; assesses gaps, challenges, and
opportunities to influence, shape, and develop Agency-wide policy to reflect LLD
principles and practices.
- Develops systems for tracking LFT/LLDI policy priorities and ongoing Agency policy
policies.
- Performs and/or coordinates fact-finding, research, and analysis across the full policy
articulate and advance LLD policy objectives.
- Drafts talking points, correspondence, memos, briefers, bios, and testimony on policy
speeches, reports and presentations.
- Attends meetings with and/or on behalf of LFT/LLDI principals, and coordinates special
- Collaborates with colleagues in the Knowledge Management, Policy, Training and
locally led development in Agency staff practices, including the LFT/LLDI team and
programs.
- Regularly updates LFT/LLDI leadership and staff on Agency policy developments and
USAID Stakeholder and Practitioner Engagement
- Works closely with Local Works and other LFT/LLDI-supported Missions, LFT/LLDI staff,
Agency policy and guidance.
- Supports LFT/LLDI-supported Missions in their interpretation and application of Agency
stakeholders.
- Engages with USAID Missions and USAID/Washington Operating Units (OUs) to identify
order to advance LLD practice at USAID; supports Missions to understand how Agency
policy can inform activity design, procurement and implementation with local partners
and inform training related to policy for Missions.
- Liaises with Bureaus, programs, and other internal Agency stakeholders in order to
guidance to integrate LLD principles and practices.
- Supports policy engagement with internal (USAID) and external stakeholders (Congress,
community) to advance LFT/LLDI policy goals.
- Liaises with USAID’s Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) and the IPI Program
- Collaborates across the LLDI team on messaging, media outreach, and special events
channels.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in a relevant field
field) with eight years of professional experience and at least five years of experience
relevant to the position; or Bachelor’s Degree required (International Affairs,
Communications, Economics, Public Policy, Business or related field) and 10 years of
relevant experience.
- Familiarity with the USAID Program Cycle and/or demonstrated experience with or
processes relevant to locally led development in the international development space;
experience in drafting scopes of work or award applications or managing USAID awards
preferred.
- Experience supporting and liaising with government officials, technical experts, and
- Experience living and/or working in developing countries and low resource settings.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing and shifting priorities; able to
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with people
- Ability to track and share up-to-date information on a wide range of policy initiatives
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; able to read, analyze, and
- Demonstrated cross-cultural, interpersonal, customer-service, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
- Enthusiasm for LFT/LLDI’s mission and work.
- Eligible to obtain a Facilities Access Clearance.
- Proficiency in the use of Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience developing, coordinating, influencing, and implementing policy initiatives
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing engagement strategies with
- Experience and knowledge related to U.S. Congressional procedures and processes are
- Facilitation skills and experience are highly desirable.
For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results.
Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight’s founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org.
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers.
To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us at Recruiting@HighlightTech.com Please include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email.
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