Partner Manager - USAID Africa Trade and Investment

　　City/Country Location Details Washington DC

　　Employment Status

　　Job Type Project

　　SCOPE OF WORK

　　AFRICA TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM

　　PARTNER MANAGER

　　Position Title:

　　Partner Manager

　　PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE ON/ABOUT (FROM-TO)

　　Date of Approval

　　End of Project

　　Contract Name:

　　ATI Program

　　Contract No:

　　7200AA21C00056

　　Place of Performance:

　　Washington DC

　　PROJECT BACKGROUND:

　　The USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) program is a five-year, flexible buy-in mechanism jointly managed by the USAID Africa Bureau, Middle East Bureau, and Africa Regional Missions. It was designed to mobilize enterprise-driven solutions that increase trade and investment in Africa, including North and Sub-Saharan Africa. It strengthens Africa’s markets by developing new trade and investment relationships, particularly between the United States and African continent. It also works to achieves development outcomes across all sectors.

　　ROLE’S PURPOSE:

　　The Partner Manager will support day-to-day management of the project’s procurement and partnerships and will report to the Partnership Director. The Partner Manager will work closely with USAID, Technical Teams, and the Procurement and Partnerships Team to understand technical buy-in priorities, translate them into procurements that meet the technical needs of ATI.

　　OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES

　　Contractual and Technical Integration: Procurement, Evaluation, and Subcontracts Negotiation

　　Leads and manages competitive technical procurements (which will range in size), multiple active complex procurements simultaneously, including: support Request for Proposal (RFP) and Statement of Objectives (SOO) development and release; manage the Q&A process and/or a live Bidder’s Conference with private sector firms; receive all proposals, coordinate and convene a technical evaluation committee (TEC) panel and securely distribute required documentation/proposals; lead and facilitate 2+ hour TEC panel with representatives from USAID and ATI technical teams; lead competitive range question and interview period with private sector firms; notify selected offeror(s) of award.

　　Work with awarded partners (who may be working with USAID for the first time) to ensure a seamless onboarding process by explaining the role of ATI and DAI, USAID Bureau for Africa, Prosper Africa, and USAID Buy-In Client, contractual and financial requirements of DAI’s subcontract, and develop and lead an orientation for the firm(s) in collaboration with the technical teams.

　　Guide new and underutilized firms through the USAID subcontracting process including collection and evaluation of required compliance documentation from successful offerors; lead cost/price analysis and document/certification due diligence required to maintain Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) compliance during subcontracting efforts; draft, issue, and finalize subcontracts. Write and finalize all required Source Selection Memos and Consent to Subcontract documents and all post award evaluation summaries for unsuccessful offerors.

　　Contractual Guidance

　　Lead buy-in technical procurement processes by providing contractual expertise and guidance from solicitation development to subcontract execution. Includes advising technical teams and USAID on the appropriate procurement type and subcontract type, developing and/or revising solicitation documents including requests for proposal, statements of objectives, tailored budget templates, and other supporting materials.

　　Serves as a liaison among USAID client, technical project staff, and partner firms/subcontractors for all matters relating to subcontracting. Serve as a main point of contact for ATI technical team, providing routine counsel on procurement types and contracting options.

　　Support the onboarding, training, and guidance of buy-in/technical team members in all aspects of procurement and partner engagement.

　　Compliance

　　Ensure procurements are managed in accordance with USAID regulations and DAI procurement policies. Maintain procurement records in IATI and DAI Home Office systems, ensuring quality of procurement and contracts records in compliance with USAID and DAI regulations.

　　Support internal audits including but not limited to finding requested documents and correcting files as necessary.

　　Support COR check-ins and meetings, as well as required and/or requested reports, as needed.

　　Support the maintenance of the ATI CRM system that assigns points of contact, technical expertise, geographic presence, contact information, and other information necessary to streamline network expansion efforts.

　　Support the development and usage of ATI’s data gathering and analytics, specifically as it relates to procurement and partner network related data.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience

　　Significant experience in procurement, operational, and process management and command of DAI systems and policies, or more general project and business process management experience relevant to USG program implementation;

　　Proven project management, communications, writing and interpersonal skills including strong experience with client management;

　　An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus;

　　Ability to work in a fast-moving, fluid team setting with multiple stakeholders; and

　　Eligible to work in the United States

　　Willingness to travel overseas for short term assignments

　　Compensation & Benefits

　　For employees working in the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $70,000 - $90,000.

　　Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.

　　Eligible U.S.-based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.

　　For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.

　　ABOUT DAI

　　DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

　　DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

　　DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

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