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Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.

General Job Description - This portfolio is listed under Integrated Program Advancement (IPA) and Program Delivery. IPA is a multi-disciplinary unit based at Pact's headquarters that leverages the organization's global expertise to catalyze innovation and technical excellence throughout and across Pact's programs, proposals, and thought leadership. IPA serves as Pact's repository of technical expertise in the areas of capacity development, data analytics, governance, health, livelihoods and economic opportunities, natural resource management, results and measurement, technology, and technical writing and editing. In addition, Program Delivery provides cross-cutting program management, operations support, project design, and knowledge sharing and learning. In collaboration with other management units, we work together to resolve all aspects of a project including client relations, project reporting, budgeting, supporting financial management and reporting, project start-ups and close-outs, etc. We connect global departments, country offices, and subsidiaries, enabling Pact to achieve its Global Strategy.

Pact is looking for candidates that are interested in Capacity Development and being involved in our work.

Pact has been strengthening groups and communities around the world for more than 40 years. This includes community-based organizations, civil society organizations, advocacy groups and government agencies. As a global partner with extensive experience in holistic, integrated development, we help organizations, governments and systems craft development agendas, plan for change and take effective action.

Pact views capacity development as an approach, a process, and an outcome. Our capacity development work is intentional, goes beyond knowledge transfer, relies on co-creation and co-implementation, incorporates technology in creative ways and agilely works within complex, adaptive systems.

This is a general job requisition and description of our Capacity Development-related positions offered at Pact. We are looking to gather resumes from qualified candidates with a capacity development related background that are interested in working at Pact. All positions are contingent upon award.

Countries Pact currently works in focusing on Capacity Development:

East & West Africa	Southern and Francophone Africa	Asia & Eurasia	Latin America
Nigeria Tanzania Ethiopia Liberia	Malawi South Africa Eswatini Lesotho Zambia Zimbabwe Madagascar	Myanmar Nepal Indonesia Ukraine Belarus Cambodia Sri Lanka Thailand Vietnam	Colombia

Pact currently has two Global Projects, ACHIEVE and Linkages, based in various countries above.

Donors Pact works with on current projects: USAID, DFID, DOL, PEPFAR, etc.)

Basic Key Responsibilities:

**Please note that key responsibilities may vary depending on position level**

• Deliver customized technical and organizational capacity development-related activities for local partners
• Work closely with local partners to ensure adequate capacity is built in the delivery the project based on the donors' requirements.
• Provide technical direction in activity planning for all capacity development components related to the project.
• Provide demand-driven trainings to partners related to organizational capacitation.
• Ensure flexibility and engage with local partners in a participatory manner, enabling them to lead their own capacity development process.
• Ensure compliance with Pact policies and procedures, donors, USG and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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• A Capacity Development professional typically has a background in project management, social sciences, international development, organizational development, business, etc.
• Experience in capacity development-related field (capacity building, civil society programming, governance, etc.).
• Familiarity with CD tools and processes, including systems-based and network strengthening approaches.
• Program leadership, management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Qualifications based on years of experience for International Staff (e.g. Expatriate and Third Country National candidates):

• Officer:
  • Typically has a Bachelor's degree and 7-9 years of experience; Master's with 5-7 years of experience; PhD with 3-5 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Advisor:
  • Typically has a Bachelor's degree and 11- 13 years of experience; Masters with 9-11 years of experience; PhD with 7-9 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience (Advisor typically do not supervise staff).
• Deputy Chief of Party:
  • Typically has a Bachelor's degree and 11 or more years of experience including 5 years of supervisory experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; Master's degree with 9 or more years of experience; PhD with 7 or more years of experience
• Chief of Party/ Technical Director/Director:
  • Typically has a Bachelor's degree and 13 or more years of experience, including 8 years of management experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; Master's degree with 11 or more years of experience; PhD with 9 or more years of experience

**Please note that general qualifications based on years of experience for Local Candidates may vary by country office and/or donor guidelines**

What to include in your CV:

• What countries you have worked in? International experience working in countries and/or regions we currently have projects in is a plus.
• What level of position you are looking for (Officer, Advisor, Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Part, Director, etc.)?
• Languages spoken - proficiency in languages from countries and/or regions we work in is a plus.
• Donors you have worked with or currently work with.