International Development Senior Associate

At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.

Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. 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 climate change, environment, energy, water, and infrastructure-related support services.

Responsibilities:

Senior Associates play a critical role in managing personnel and contributing to their professional development.  The ideal candidate will combine in-country experience in emerging markets, with strong technical knowledge in the areas of natural resource management, environmental and social safeguards, climate mitigation/adaptation, and/or other related subject matter areas. The Senior Associate may be responsible for leadership and/or support in the following capacities:

Program Management (30%):

• 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 (35%):

• 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 (35%):

• Lead 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.
• Maintain and enhance Cadmus’ reputation through publication and conference presentations
• Serve as a key SME on GESI, MEL, and environment-related tasking

The candidate should have in-depth knowledge across topics in the climate change, environment, energy, water, and/or infrastructure space. Exceptionally strong writing, project management skills and experience with personnel management and successful proposal writing and business development are required. Established relationships with existing and prospective key clients including World Bank, Interamerican Development Bank, and USAID are highly preferred.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in relevant field such as international affairs, environment, public policy, economics, law or commerce, or other relevant field
• Ten+ years’ of relevant work experience, which preferably includes:
  • 7+ years’ experience in a core technical sector
  • 5+ years in consulting or professional services
  • 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 international development funding organizations such as the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), USAID, and Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
• 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 20% of the time in developing countries, including in rural areas.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Preferred:

• Fluency 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.  

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.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at:  http://www.cadmusgroup.com

Information

• Location: Arlington, United States

Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 10 to 20 years

Taxonomy

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Climate Change Resilience
• Climate Change & Sustainability Services
• Climate Change