Nickol Global Solutions (NGS) is seeking experienced Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Consultants to provide technical assistance and coverage support services to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) / Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) / DRG Center under an institutional support contract.
Nickol Global Solutions (NGS) provides a wide range of management consulting and advisory services designed to fortify stakeholder capacity and effectiveness, including in public institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector firms. In the U.S. and overseas, NGS helps public and private sector clients assess and develop capacity; optimize performance and quality objectives; enhance transparency and accountability; measure success; and communicate about their work—all with the aim of advancing development objectives even in the most complex operating environments. NGS supports the DRG Center through prime contractor WWC Global, and we are expanding our roster of DRG consultants to serve in short-term, medium-term, and long-term technical roles.
Background and Purpose:
The Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Center (the DRG Center) serves as the Agency’s lead operating unit to promote and support the development of democratic and citizen-responsive governance in the countries where USAID works. The Center’s primary function is to provide technical assistance to the field and other USAID Bureaus on democracy, transparent and accountable governance, anti-corruption, civil society engagement, independent media, the rule of law, human rights, and elections and political transitions. The Center helps design and manage DRG sector programs with an annual budget worth over $1.7 billion. DRG assistance will be a priority for USAID in the coming years.
In order to administer a rising number of complex democracy promotion programs and provide more consistent and timely technical support to field missions, the DRG Center needs to expand its ability to provide services and help fill critical gaps in staffing, knowledge and technical skills. Part of this solution is the ability to quickly source and hire intermittent technical subject matter specialists in key disciplines, thereby enabling the Center to quickly respond to priorities in Washington, DC and deploy highly skilled DRG technical professionals to the field to meet temporary technical needs.
Contracted individuals hired under this mechanism will supplement DRG staff and programs with their specific skills and experience and will be expected to contribute to the broader mission goals and objectives set by DRG leadership across the Agency. NGS consultancies could entail providing leave or gap coverage for DRG office leadership in field missions or providing technical skills related to:
- elections and political processes
- civil society
- media strengthening
- rule of law
- human rights
- transparent and accountable governance
NGS may provide consultants under the following circumstances:
Technical Assistance - NGS will provide quality consultants to deliver technical assistance for strategic planning, project design, strategic communications, monitoring and evaluation, and other technical DRG-related program areas within the DRG Center, Regional Bureaus, Missions, and global operating units. Illustrative activities include but are not limited to:
- Support for the strategic planning by missions in relation to DRG sector assistance
- Support for strategic information and data analytics related to DRG programs in the field
- Technical assistance for the implementation of DRG activities in the field
- Technical assistance for the design and procurement of DRG related awards in acquisition and assistance including project design, incorporation of technical inputs, coordination of procurement processes, and finalization of procurement packages.
Coverage Support - NGS will provide management coverage and coordination support for the administration of DRG programs in USAID Missions and USAID/Washington to fill in during temporary absences, staffing gaps, and other surge requests as requested by the client. This assistance aims to assist Missions in achieving agreed development objectives; developing, implementing and monitoring high-quality programs and activities; meeting Agency design, monitoring and report requirements; and facilitating Washington/Mission alignment of USAID development priorities. Illustrative activities include but are not limited to:
- Gap-filling coverage for DRG field offices and other technical DRG team leads in USAID Missions for support for the management of DRG programs
- Short, medium, and/or long-term coverage of USAID/Washington/Field Missions DRG technical staff in technical and operational tasks and duties.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens with the ability to pass a background check and obtain and maintain the necessary facility and employee security clearance at the Secret level.
To Apply:
Interested candidates may apply by providing their updated resume and basic personal biographical information through the "Apply" button below. Candidates also have the option of submitting a cover letter and any supporting documents as well.
About Nickol Global Solutions LLC
Nickol Global Solutions (NGS) provides a wide range of management consulting and advisory services designed to fortify stakeholder capacity and effectiveness, including in public institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector firms. In the U.S. and overseas, NGS helps public and private sector clients assess and develop capacity; optimize performance and quality objectives; enhance transparency and accountability; measure success; and communicate about their work—all with the aim of advancing development objectives even in the most complex operating environments. For more information, please visit https://www.nickolglobal.com/
NGS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
