South Sudan, Strategic Development Advisor Job at Jefferson Consulting Group, Washington DC

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  • Jefferson Consulting Group
  • Washington DC

Job Description

South Sudan, Strategic Development Advisor JFC-24-00001268 Location: Washington, DC, US, 20004 Category: No Category Type: Contract Clearance Requirement: Facilities Access (we will facilitate this process) Period of Performance: February to June 2025 (Estimated 70 FTE work days) Place of Performance: Juba, South Sudan AFR's Mission in South Sudan is to integrate humanitarian and development assistance to promote household and community resilience. With a budget of $98 million in development assistance and over $700 million in humanitarian assistance, the strategy focuses on delivering multifaceted assistance to South Sudan's most vulnerable and hard-to-reach counties. USAID South Sudan plays a critical role in fostering development and promoting stability in a complex environment. As the current strategic framework ends in December 2025, USAID South Sudan seeks a Strategic Development Advisor to support the development of a new strategic framework for 2026 to 2030. The Advisor will spearhead the formulation of the new framework, ensuring alignment with USAID's objectives and integrating cross-cutting themes like gender, biodiversity, conflict mitigation, private sector engagement, and climate resilience. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: Strategic planning leadership: Lead the initial stages of development of the USAID South Sudan Strategic Framework. Guide the Mission team through a structured approach to strategic planning. Oversee the integration of thematic areas such as governance, climate change, health, and conflict into the strategy. Lead the process of conducting required analysis: Develop and implement guidelines for conducting necessary analyses to inform the strategic framework. Synthesize analyses and produce an evidence report. Stakeholder engagement: Facilitate consultations with stakeholders, including civil society and donor partners. Ensure stakeholder feedback is incorporated into the strategic framework. Guidance and oversight: Provide high-level advisory support to the Mission leadership. Monitor the development of the strategic plan. Strategy development and drafting: Support the drafting of the strategy, ensuring it is informed by data and best practices. Coordinate with technical teams to ensure cohesion between strategy and sector-specific interventions. NOTE: The consultant will not perform inherently governmental functions but will advise and facilitate as appropriate.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

PHASE ONE: PREPARATION

Develop a structured plan for developing the Strategic Framework. Create comprehensive guidelines for conducting required analyses. PHASE TWO: INITIAL CONSULTATIONS AND PARAMETER SETTING Prepare focused questions to guide consultations. Develop a strategy concept document for stakeholder engagement.

PHASE THREE: DEVELOPMENT OF THE RESULT FRAMEWORK

Collaborate with the strategic MEL advisor to draft a results framework. PHASE FOUR: PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF THE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK Produce a comprehensive first draft of the strategic framework document. Required Skills: A Master's degree in international development or related field and 7 years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience leading the development of strategic frameworks. Familiarity with USAID's operational processes. Proven expertise in conducting analyses of complex issues. Strong communication and facilitation skills. Outstanding organizational and planning abilities. Ability to work in dynamic, politically sensitive environments. Desired Skills (Optional): Deep knowledge of USAID's strategic priorities. Experience with high-level negotiations in politically sensitive contexts. Excellent writing skills. Jefferson Consulting Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jefferson Consulting Group

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