Countering Violent Extremism Technical
Advisor, USAID/OTI SWIFT IV,
Pakistan

Countering Violent Extremism Technical Advisor, USAID/OTI SWIFT IV, Pakistan

Proposal Summary:  
The initial objective for the project would be to counter violent extremism and build a foundation for political and social development in conflict-prone communities in Pakistan. This project is issued under the USAID Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI). 

Position Summary: 
The Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Technical Advisor will provide in-depth and conceptual input from a CVE lens to overall country program strategy as well as regional program strategies and work plans. S/he will report to the Chief of Party. In USAID/OTI programs, due to the USAID/OTI-MSI relationship and key decision making processes, the advice or information provided by the CVE Technical Advisor is often informed by OTI's overall technical direction.

Responsibilities: 

• Providing CVE-specific advice and information to OTI, DCOPs, and activity development staff as part of the activity development cycle to ensure activities support program theories and assumptions; assisting in the identification of program opportunities and potential local partners.
• Designing and developing research initiatives as requested in support of the achievement of CVE goals and objectives and contributing to the analysis of activities and program level impacts;
• Provide timely analysis and reporting support to the USAID Mission or other USG entities as requested on CVE issues and policy.
• Assisting the M&E Officer as needed in the development of M&E tools and approaches.
• Engaging with the M&E Officer and OTI's Independent Monitoring Unit to incorporate M&E learning into the activity development cycle; distilling lessons learned for activity development staff.
• Traveling within Pakistan to visit field offices.

Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of current program principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of CVE.
• A minimum of five (5) years working on countering violent extremism, or a related field is required.
• Experience working on countering violent extremism in a range of countries is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Pakistani context at the national and local levels; previous experience working in Pakistan or on Pakistan issues is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience presenting and representing ideas with a range of stakeholders including donors and government officials.
• Fluency in written and oral English is required.
• Proficiency in relevant local languages is desirable but not required.
• University degree in a relevant field desired, but not required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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