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Employing Entity: Transform SR Home Improvement Products LLC

Employment Category: Regular, Full-time

Job Function: Sales

Store ID: 24597: SHP Wash DC Gaithersburg

$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

The Sales Representative is responsible for covering assigned pre-set sales appointments during scheduled appointment time frames. This is to include a full in-home product presentation to the consumer, utilizing the company's selling process in order to achieve required sit ratios and conversion percentages.

Job Scope:

Responsible for maintaining a gross close percentage, net close percentage and dollar/lead generated amount at or above assigned district targets. Protecting lead value by diligently making every effort to close the sale.

Job Requirements

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Presents Transformco products and features while complying with required style, size and price criteria
* Adheres to Transformco selling process so it reflects the needs of the consumer
* Builds a quality commission sale that adheres to the customer's needs while driving Company revenue growth
* Dispositions appointment outcomes properly to allow accurate reporting in Company's reporting tools
* Maintains the Company's required sit ratios for in-home sales presentations in order to maximize the potential conversion to net sales
* Maintains the desired close percentage to ensure Company achieves required revenue targets
* Ensures all contracts are complete and include pertinent elements needed for job installation with required documentation
* Produces additional revenue through self-generated and referral activity
* Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS :

* Ability to work flexible schedule including more than 50 hours a week
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to negotiate contracts and set priorities (both orally and in writing)
* Ability to lift and carry product sample display cases up to 40 lbs.
* Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, stretch, twist, reach and climb
* Ability to drive for long periods and in various geographic areas
* Ability to access different levels of terrain while performing duties
* Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, computers, and related software
* Reliable Transportation and possess vehicle insurance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* High school diploma or equivalent
* 1-2 years of related experience
* Valid Driver License for the State of employment
* Up to 100% travel
* 18 years of age or older

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Do you want to help clients identify key business issues to drive meaningful change? Join our team of Valuation and Capital Projects professionals who bring industry experience, innovation, and specialized knowledge to help our clients make the best decision for their business. Are you interested in helping clients answer critical, mission based questions such as 'how do we complete major infrastructure projects on-time and within budget?' and 'how do we make use of new technologies to improve the construction process?' If you are seeking a role that offers you the opportunity to create value and minimize risk for our clients, while allowing you to develop personally and professionally, consider a career in Deloitte Advisory's Valuation and Capital Projects practice.
Work you'll do

As a Consultant within our practice you will:

• Help our clients make infrastructure decisions that strategically align with organizational objectives

• Build suitable structures, systems and controls so that our clients can deliver capital projects with confidence

• Help organizations plan, manage and control project cost and schedule through construction auditing, schedule analysis and litigation support

• Deploy construction analytics to help our clients harness data to create insights in actionable form

• Help our clients to increase accountability and transparency throughout the asset management lifecycle

• Participate in team problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues

• Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products

• Assist in proposal development, as requested

• Actively expand consulting skills and professional development through training courses, mentoring, and daily interaction with clients

The team

Transparency, innovation, collaboration, sustainability: these are the hallmark issues shaping Federal government initiatives today. Deloitte's Federal practice is passionate about making an impact with lasting change. Carrying out missions in the Federal practice requires fresh thinking and a creative approach. We collaborate with teams from across our organization in order to bring the full breadth of Deloitte, its commercial and public sector expertise, to best support our clients. Our aspiration is to be the premier integrated solutions provider in helping to transform the Federal marketplace.

Our Federal clients exert tremendous influence in funding and delivering the nation's largest, most dynamic infrastructure and construction projects. We have a highly-specialized approach connected with a deep understanding of the Federal marketplace, which enables us to provide insight across the full asset lifecycle. Our approach allows us to help our clients' change the way they plan, fund and deliver the nation's infrastructure.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain & maintain the required security clearance • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

• 0-1+ years of construction industry related experience

• Experience with the analysis of project cost and schedule data using construction industry techniques and software applications

• Proven experience effectively prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and work objectives

• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience

• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools, as well as Internet research tools

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Previous Professional Services Firm or Big 4 experience

• Currently certified as a PE, AIA, PMP, PSP, CCM

• MBA

How you'll grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center.

Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Deloitte's culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them to be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture where our people excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Learn more about Life at Deloitte.

Corporate citizenship

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Deloitte's impact on the world.

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Are you a passionate, client driven problem solver? Do you have strong analytical skills? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are THRUPUT, the next generation of Supply Chain consulting.

We are looking for a client dirven engineer with strong analytical skills to join our Atlanta, GA team. At THRUPUT, we believe in analytics, but they're a means to an end and that end requires un-biased thinking and vision.

We work with companies that understand the value of designing for tomorrow requires daily evaluation and adjustments to prepare and manage what's next. If you are you a free-thinking innovator and you're interested in the helping companies reconsider their Supply Chains, we want to hear from you. We're growing, we value free thinking, we will help with your personal and professional development, and we will have fun along the way.

We are engineers at heart, we love numbers, and we justify what we design. However, we understand that major initiatives take time. We are Design to Deploy focused and leverage an Adaptive approach to implement relevant solutions that allow our clients to adapt quickly.
- Client Driven - Understand the client success is our only measure of project success

- Strong Analytical Skills - Understand how and what to analyze, ability to adapt to data challenges, results evaluation skills, strong analysis tool skills (i.e. Excel, Access, SQl, Tableau, LLamasoft, etc.)

- Drawing Competency - Ability to use AutoCAD efficiently to develop complex shop drawings covering material handling equipment, process flows, site plans, general construction, tenant improvements and automation to identify issues and accuracy as an integrated plan.

- Core Engineering Capabilities - ability to develop basic process flows, gather observational data, refine solution options, apply lean concepts, apply 5S concepts and other advanced techniques as appropriate to project scope

- Operations Competency - Competency evaluating operational performance, identifying process gaps, developing alternative options and strategies, developing business cases for change, and managing recommended change in operations

- 1 to 5 years-experience in operations (Manufacturing, distribution, or material handling) design including operations improvement, slotting, material flow path, material handling selection and CAD based layouts.

- Confident, professional, personable, passionate, and positive towards the client, the project team, vendors, and support staff. We do not expect perfection, just everyone's best effort and attitude.

- Solid communication and client relationship skills - we are open, communicate daily and are building relationships that last beyond contracts.

- Self-motivation - direction - Ability to clearly understand specific project tasks and execute to plan with limited interaction from supervision.

- Previous external consulting experience is a plus, but not required.

- Creativity - Ability to think on your feet, learn new skills and apply creative thinking to problem solving in dynamic, fast moving situations.

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a leading university in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, or related business major. Advanced degrees and certifications are welcome.

- Willing and able to travel 60-80% for extended periods of time based on project location, remote when not traveling

The compensation for this role is related to the candidates, experience, capabilities, and organizational fit and include a competitive base salary, and performance bonus package and benefits. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are not accepting applications from recruiters or placement services at this time, so please submit your resume directly.

ID: 2021-4507

External Company Name: ThruPut Partners

External Company URL: https://thruputpartners.com/

Street: 380 Interstate North Parkway

ABOUT YOU (Text Only): Are you a passionate, client driven problem solver? Do you have strong analytical skills? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are THRUPUT, the next generation of Supply Chain consulting.

We are looking for a client dirven engineer with strong analytical skills to join our Atlanta, GA team. At THRUPUT, we believe in analytics, but they're a means to an end and that end requires un-biased thinking and vision.

A DAY IN THE LIFE (Text Only): We are engineers at heart, we love numbers, and we justify what we design. However, we understand that major initiatives take time. We are Design to Deploy focused and leverage an Adaptive approach to implement relevant solutions that allow our clients to adapt quickly.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS (Text Only): - Client Driven - Understand the client success is our only measure of project success
- Strong Analytical Skills - Understand how and what to analyze, ability to adapt to data challenges, results evaluation skills, strong analysis tool skills (i.e. Excel, Access, SQl, Tableau, LLamasoft, etc.)
- Drawing Competency - Ability to use AutoCAD efficiently to develop complex shop drawings covering material handling equipment, process flows, site plans, general construction, tenant improvements and automation to identify issues and accuracy as an integrated plan.
- Core Engineering Capabilities - ability to develop basic process flows, gather observational data, refine solution options, apply lean concepts, apply 5S concepts and other advanced techniques as appropriate to project scope
- Operations Competency - Competency evaluating operational performance, identifying process gaps, developing alternative options and strategies, developing business cases for change, and managing recommended change in operations
- 1 to 5 years-experience in operations (Manufacturing, distribution, or material handling) design including operations improvement, slotting, material flow path, material handling selection and CAD based layouts.
- Confident, professional, personable, passionate, and positive towards the client, the project team, vendors, and support staff. We do not expect perfection, just everyone's best effort and attitude.
- Solid communication and client relationship skills - we are open, communicate daily and are building relationships that last beyond contracts.
- Self-motivation - direction - Ability to clearly understand specific project tasks and execute to plan with limited interaction from supervision.
- Previous external consulting experience is a plus, but not required.
- Creativity - Ability to think on your feet, learn new skills and apply creative thinking to problem solving in dynamic, fast moving situations.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a leading university in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, or related business major. Advanced degrees and certifications are welcome.
- Willing and able to travel 60-80% for extended periods of time based on project location, remote when not traveling

Medidata: Conquering Diseases Together Medidata is leading the digital transformation of life sciences, creating hope for millions of patients. Medidata helps generate the evidence and insights to help pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostics companies, and academic researchers accelerate value, minimize risk, and optimize outcomes. More than one million registered users across 1,400 customers and partners access the world's most-used platform for clinical development, commercial, and real-world data. Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, is headquartered in New York City and has offices around the world to meet the needs of its customers. Discover more at www.medidata.com.

Your Mission: Responsible for the overall relationship management of client accounts and day to day activities. Responsible to ensure that Medidata is able to deliver quality projects and services on time and within budget through effective management of Medidata resources. Management of one or more projects with a focus on delivery of the scope on time, within budget and with a high quality outcome Support the Project Manager in their project delivery needs and to ensure that all study deliverables are tracked and that the study documentation is current Support the project manager in the management of client expectations Support the project manager by helping monitor project scope, timelines, budget & milestones, issues & risks for a variety of projects Support the project manager by helping monitor project financials, budget tracking and accuracy of invoicing Support the project manager in the creation and maintenance of accurate and current study documentation Support the project manager in raising work requests to other departments for tasks to be completed Capture minutes/action items during client and internal status meetings Support the project manager with problem/issue tracking and work with the PM/Others to ensure timely resolution Provide pro-active communication with all stakeholders Assure compliance with Medidata's standard project management methodologies and Medidata SOPs Your Competencies: Basic understanding of clinical research (pharma, device and/or biotech sectors) and of Clinical Research SaaS technology Able to demonstrate good verbal/written communication combined with some organizational skills Exhibit time management skills combined with strong collaboration and team-building awareness Experience in supporting project teams and meeting project timelines would be advantageous Self motivated and able to assume responsibility in a professional manner Is proficient in the use of all relevant Medidata internal systems Can demonstrate some computing skills and has experience with MS Office suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Is able to demonstrate presentation skills Travel expectations 10% - 20%, national / international Valid driver's license required Your Education & Experience: 4 -year college degree or equivalent (analytic discipline a plus) preferred 1-3 years relevant experience in clinical/biomedical and/ or software development environment preferred Medidata is making a real difference in the lives of patients everywhere by accelerating critical drug and medical device development, enabling life-saving drugs and medical devices to get to market faster. Our products sit at the convergence of the Technology and Life Sciences industries, one of most exciting areas for global innovation. Nine of the top 10 best-selling drugs in 2017 were developed on the Medidata platform. Medidata Solutions have powered over 20,000+ clinical trials giving us the largest collection of clinical trial data in the world. With this asset, we pioneer innovative, advanced applications and intelligent data analytics, bringing an unmatched level of quality and efficiency to clinical trials enabling treatments to reach waiting patients sooner.
Medidata Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Medidata Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Medidata Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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At U.S. Bank, we're passionate about helping customers and the communities where we live and work. The fifth-largest bank in the United States, we're one of the country's most respected, innovative and successful financial institutions. U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Job Description

The U.S. Bank Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Division is seeking a Process Analyst to provide business line technical support. This position will report directly to the CRE Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), supports all business line employees, including senior leadership with technical needs, and collaborates with the cross-functional teams across the Bank.

Responsibilities of this dynamic role includes:

* Technical ownership and administrative support of CRE-owned systems

* Ownership of all CRE technical roles, entitlements and access management processes (working knowledge of Access Management (AM), or a similar system, is a plus)

* Basic understanding of how access is granted for the internal and external systems CRE uses

* Building and maintaining all CRE SharePoint site activity, understand site permissions and setup; this includes support for external document sharing on OneDrive and SharePoint

* Experts on Office 365 workspace collaboration tools

* Technical support and ownership of third party licenses including:
* Navigating the Enterprise Software prequal site

* Coordinating with the manual software install team

* Oversite of the owned licenses

* Support person for any CRE process needing technical guidance or change

* Basic administrative support for CRE shared drives, how access is granted, and ownership of anything audit related to shared drive access

* Coordinating the rollout of new systems and major system upgrades

* Partnering with Risk and TOS partners (DLP, ISS and TOS development) to enhance and protect everything we do

* Team player, support person to all in CRE and Others who really value contributing behind the scenes work needed to "getting the job done"

Skills needed:

* Basic understanding of database functions, the banks server environment, information security access information, Outlook and Office 365 knowledge

* The ability to partner people with a wide range of technical skills,

* Strong communication skills including translating business line requirements into technical solutions, troubleshooting user system and equipment issues, communicating technology and technology changes broadly across the business line

* A real do it yourself, I can figure this out, willingness to help attitude

* Basic knowledge of the Bank systems are helpful, specifically AFS, Loan IQ, Cape, CLAS (construction loan admin system), Access Management, SharePoint, Access Controls, ServiceNow, Office 365

Benefits:

Take care of yourself and your family with U.S. Bank employee benefits. We know that healthy employees are happy employees, and we believe that work/life balance should be easy to achieve. That's why we share the cost of benefits and offer a variety of programs, resources and support you need to bring your full self to work and stay present and committed to the people who matter most - your family.

Learn all about U.S. Bank employee benefits, including tuition reimbursement, retirement plans and more, by visiting usbank.com/careers.

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InEight provides field-tested project management software for the owners, contractors, engineers and architects who are building the world around us Over 300,000 users and more than 750 customers worldwide rely on InEight for real-time insights that help manage risk and keep projects on schedule and under budget across the entire life cycle. From pre-planning to design, from estimating to scheduling, and from field execution to turnover, InEight has powered more than $400 billion in projects globally across infrastructure, public sector, energy and power, oil, gas and chemical, mining, and commercial.

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, InEight supports a remote work model with employees working throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka and Europe. InEight, an ISO 9001:2015-registered company, is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation (Kiewit). Kiewit, through its subsidiaries, is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organisations.

InEight is a fast-paced, innovative company comprised of high-energy teams of self-starters playing integral roles in shaping the future of capital projects around the world. Our industry-leading solutions, dedicated employees, and proven leadership team provide a solid foundation to support our continued growth and success.

As a Project Delivery Consultant at InEight, you will be responsible for carrying out the company's commitment to solve industry problems You will work directly with a wide range of owners, engineering and construction firms, primarily using the InEight Completions product to solve for challenges associated with quality, startup, commissioning and closeout. Customers will depend on you to guide them through the development of implementation plans, standards, and best practices. You will also be responsible for facilitating product trainings and providing advanced support for high priority customers. Ultimately, you will utilise your construction or engineering background to facilitate better decision-making for our clients and ensure the overall success of our customers as they utilise InEight solutions.

This position is located in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth and has the flexibility to accommodate remote working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities * Partner with a wide range of external customers to educate, implement and train end-users on the InEight suite of tools, with a specific focus on the InEight Completions product * Participate in and lead planning sessions with clients to capture critical data to inform decision making processes * Understand and evaluate customer processes and end-user roles in order to effectively define and develop critical needs, success criteria, metrics and implementation plans * Configure the InEight suite of products to ensure successful integration and interfacing with existing data systems * Provide high-level consulting and project management support to ensure the effective implementation and onboarding of InEight products * Establish open channels of communication to serve as the voice of the customer, driving a continuous improvement mindset and ensuring end-user satisfaction of the solution * Identify stakeholders within the client organisation to champion product adoption across all levels of the company * Produce, maintain and deliver end-user training, communications and ongoing support throughout the implementation process * Participate in sales pursuit initiatives by helping with RFP responses, demo environments and implementation proposals as required. * Deliver constructive feedback to product developments teams to ensure the ongoing improvement of solution and services. * Assist with InEight product testing and defect resolution prior to product release Qualifications * 5+ years of consulting experience in a software delivery role, preferably in a SaaS environment * Previous experience in either the Construction/Engineering industry focused on quality and/or commissioning considered advantageous but not essential * Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience * Technology-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies * Experience managing a wide range of customers and/or stakeholders * Experience facilitating product or process training in both face-to-face and online settings * Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to synthesise and articulate complex concepts targeted at varied audiences * Experience with standard Microsoft Office products and project management/collaboration software. * Highly organized with the ability to self-manage and deliver against timelines InEight Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, national origin, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. No applications from Employment Agencies at this time. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Australia permanently.

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action - helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been operating in Nepal since 2005, implementing programs in food security, agriculture, market development, financial services, girl's education, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. We take a systems-based approach in our programming, with the aim of improving the lives and potential of vulnerable individuals and communities across Nepal.

The Mercy Corps STEM II project (Supporting the Education of Marginalized Girls) is a three and half year project that aims to improve life opportunities and outcomes of over 6,000 adolescent girls, helping them stay in school and obtain higher levels of math and literacy. This project is now in the final year and will end in March 2021.

Mercy Corps is looking for a consultant to support the preparation of different learning materials focusing on how the STEM II project has successfully able to support the marginalized girls to achieve greater learning scores and positive transition in life, how these proven tools and approaches could be replicable and scale at national and international level. The project has prepared different fact sheets, conducted evaluations in different phases and prepared some how to note which will guide the consultant to prepare international level documents to be shared with donors, policy makers and education stakeholders. The Consultant will work remotely and may be based in Nepal or any other country, but must be able to coordinate to a reasonable degree during Nepal Standard Time working hours.
The Consultant must be able to complete agreed upon deliverables by 10 Feb 2021. Scope of Work The Consultant will conduct a desk review of existing STEM II documentation, and then work with the Project staff to provide a high-level learning analysis of STEM II activities, achievements, and limitations. The Consultant will also review the international policy, best practices and trends in adolescents programming and funding landscape as it relates to the field of girls' education, and based on these activities will create a suite of learning and sharing materials that will: * Support Mercy Corps in disseminating key project information, sharing learning outcomes, and highlighting significant achievements from the STEM II project to existing project stakeholders * Serve as lasting "quick look" documentation for concise, comprehensive reference when planning future Mercy Corps programming * Be shared with prospective future donors, government stakeholders, and local partners to facilitate Mercy Corps' continued engagement in the field of girls' education. Key Deliverables Learning document: Review existing project documents and then coordinate with Project staff to produce high-quality, polished final products on key project/learning outcomes from the project that are to be compared with national and global level trends and practices. Additionally, highlight STEM II contribution to Sustainable Development Goals, FCDO girl's education challenge program and inclusive education. ( 8-10 pager document with high standard english language using infographics and final layout) Technical briefing package: This will include but is not limited to concise overviews of project activities, technical aspects of the STEM II approach, and summaries of key indicators and outcomes. (4 pager document that explains STEM overall program achievements ) Policy briefing package: This will include but is not limited to rapid summaries of the project, an overview of lessons learned, a cogent analysis of policy implications, and a proposed menu of activities for further programming and action to build on the achievements of STEM II. (4 pager documents) Dissemination strategy: This will outline suggestions to Mercy Corps' leadership on potential strategies for reaching prospective donors and partners with this information about STEM II, with particular focus on the landscape for future work in girls' education. (2 pager document with communication strategy for sharing the evidence) Timeline/duration of assignments: 20 -25 days Reports Directly to: STEM II Program Manager Works Directly with: Director of Program, MEL Manager, Communications Specialist, Thematic Leads Knowledge and Experience * At least a Master level degree in social sciences, development studies/management, or any related discipline * Should have strong experience of writing for audiences within the development sector. * Able to synthesize information from various program documents, and provide cogent and concise summaries and analysis. * Would able able to think critically and work collaboratively with Project staff to determine most relevant information, including key project learnings. * An understanding of the education field and girls' education in particular would also be highly useful. * Excellent research, analytical and writing skills * Demonstrated experience in synthesizing complex information, producing high-quality documentation, and writing for audiences in the international development sector. * Previous experience and background knowledge of the Nepal context and international development landscape is highly preferred * Previous experience in the field of girls' education would be a plus * Demonstrated capacity to work remotely and coordinate effectively with other team members working remotely * High level fluency in written English required * Fluency in written and spoken Nepali preferred * Previous experience contributing to design and layout preferred Mercy Corps Diversity Statement Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world's most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Project Consultants are involved in the day-to-day support of client projects by drafting materials (activity reports, content calendars, credentials and proposals) and by conducting and analyzing research, meetings and events, and working on client deliverables under the supervisor of a Consultant or assigned account manager. Project Consultants are expected to demonstrate strong tactical abilities and writing fundamentals and have strong written and oral communication skills.

The selected candidate must have the ability to support inter-disciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and ensure flawless client support under tight deadlines while staying abreast of current events at the national and international level. You will have the opportunity to work across disciplines: corporate affairs, public affairs & policy, geo-commerce, litigation and crises, issues management, ESG, communications, financial, media relations, and digital engagement.
Responsibilities Support the team on complex geopolitical, corporate affairs and reputational issues, developing a strong understanding and analysis of client issues Produce high-quality, client-ready written deliverables, such as messaging, white papers, issue briefings, strategy presentations, press materials, communication toolkits and/or social media strategies, often under tight deadlines Support proactive outreach and engagement with current and future external partners that may include media, policy, NGO and business leaders, supporting both client and APCO team efforts Manage clients' expectations, earning their respect, trust and confidence through proactive account management to successfully maintain and grow client relationships Develop and manage project programming, including implementation plans, staffing plans, budgets, timelines and measurement/evaluation Manage day-to-day activities to support team and client mobilization Monitor and stay abreast of external developments in key client issue areas, and identify opportunities for further client engagement Make recommendations for connections and synergies across various APCO clients or between clients and effective, reputable partners who are active in relevant issue areas Collaborate with APCO teams across practice areas and geographies and lead on new business development initiatives, including drafting written proposals, developing new business presentations and participating in pitch presentations Qualifications A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience. Experience in a consulting/advisory firm is a plus Keen interest in and understanding of the issues faced by global businesses, domestically and in international markets Bachelor's / Master's degree from an accredited university in International Affairs, Business, Journalism, Political Science, Communications, or other related fields Solid project management experience and a proven ability to manage multiple projects and client initiatives and teams in a fast-paced environment Previous experience developing and supporting public affairs / strategic communications plans (corporate communications, issues management, internal communications, crisis communications, etc.) across various industries and subject areas (technology, food & consumer goods, energy, healthcare, etc.) preferred Excellent client management and interpersonal skills; ability to manage independent client relationships and communicate effectively by phone, email, and in-person Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and creatively under tight deadlines.
Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, independently owned global communication and business strategy firm with offices in major cities throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. APCO combines a global perspective with local expertise to help clients around the world manage challenges, opportunities, perceptions and reputations. APCO clients include corporations and governments; industry associations and nonprofit organizations; and many top Fortune 500 companies. The firm is a majority women-owned business. APCO Worldwide, named one of the Best Agencies to Work For in North America by PRovoke Media for four consecutive years and a 2020 Top Places to Work in PR by PRNews, offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Background of this search:

The Energy Division (INE/ENE) of the Infrastructure and Environment Sector (INE/INE) is looking for a consultant which main objective will be to provide support as Project Assistant.

The team´s mission:

Established in 1959, the Inter-American Development Bank ("IDB" or "Bank") is the main source of financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides loans, grants, guarantees, policy advice and technical assistance to the public and private sectors of its borrowing countries.

Demand for development lending by the Latin America and the Caribbean Region (the LAC Region) has increased in recent years. This rising demand accelerated after the global financial crisis hit the LAC Region and IDB has kept pace with it through an increase in financing.

The market penetration of renewable energy is a top priority for IDB member countries as a means of decreasing their dependency on fossil fuels and the associated volatile international prices, increasing diversification of energy sources and/or as a climate change mitigation measure. The sharp increase in demand for IDB resources provides the Bank with an important challenge regarding the timely and effective execution of its operations in order to ensure the achievement of its development impact in the different countries of the LAC Region.

Accordingly, the Bank is emphasizing the execution and disbursements of all operations, creating important targets to be met by each Division and making supervision of all operations will be critical in the following years. Therefore, in order to ensure that operations are executed as proposed and that timely disbursements are made, a thorough follow up should be implemented. At the same time, the increase in technical cooperation supporting the energy field operations will require further support and management.

What you'll do:

Support INE/ENE project Team Leaders throughout the preparation, processing, and execution of the Bank's operations (including loans, technical cooperation's, capacity and knowledge products, operational inputs, loans results reports). Also, provide technical and analytical support to the Division's project teams in their operational and administrative activities.

The consultant will perform the following tasks:

* Contribute on the preparation and execution of lending operations and technical cooperation.
* Participate in reviewing and editing operational documents, including Development Effectiveness (DEM), Results Matrices, Environmental Safeguard Screening and Classification Forms, Environmental and Social Strategies (ESS), etc. before their submission to the different committees through the project cycle.
* Review project reports for loans and technical cooperation's in accordance with Bank's policies, guidelines, and procedures.
* Provide guidance to the team in HQ and Country Offices on the preparation, scheduling, and processing of Bank operations.
* Administrative support in the loan and technical cooperation preparation process.
* Prepare memos and other communications required for document processing and distribution (example aide memoires).
* Prepare mission announcements for approval in Convergence, updating the Division's shared calendar for official mission and leave.
* Follow up on the status of the Division pipeline of operations and technical cooperation, as well as PCR's and other relevant products.
* Attend project operational review meetings and prepare minutes if needed.
* Work closely with the Division's Administrative Coordinator to assist on administrative requirements and processes
* Provide support on hiring process of consultants, as well as procurement and bidding documents, to ensure compliance with policies and alignment of project activities with operating plans.
* Have knowledge of regulations and procedures of the Bank to effectively perform each of the processes under responsibility.
* Other duties as might be necessary to support the effective delivery of administrative services within the Division.

What you'll need:

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB Group.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or any related field.

Experience: Minimum two years of relevant work experience. Having worked at the IDB and having experience in operational and administrative support is a plus.

Languages: Excellent oral and written command of English and Spanish

Core and Technical Competencies:

* Advanced computer skills in MS Office, knowledge of Bank's operating systems (convergence)
* Knowledge of Bank's administrative and operational policies and procedures
* Ability to provide clear, concise and timely information;
* Ability to work independently, within initiative and responsibility, and establish work priorities;
* Effective communication orally and in writing with diverse audiences and professional presence through clear and respectful communication;
* Ability to work as team member to complete work assignments, achieve common goals, and contribute towards a positive work environment.

Opportunity Summary:

Type of contract: Full Time Consultant (CNS).

Length of contract: Six (6) months, with possibility of extension up to a total of 36 based on good performance.

Starting date: December 2021

Location: Headquarters IDB Washington DC, USA

Responsible person: Division Chief, INE/ENE

Requirements: You must be a citizen of one of the IDB's 48 member countries and have no family members currently working at the IDB Group.

Our culture: Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin-America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality. As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests.

Because we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ , persons with disabilities, afro-descendants, and indigenous people to apply.

About us: At the IDB, we're committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we've been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

"Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for our Region, the IDB Group is reviewing its hiring needs and re-prioritizing its areas of talent acquisition. We encourage candidates to continue to apply to the active postings, yet current job openings may be subject to further decisions in terms of timing of the processes, or other actions, in accordance with business needs. Final hiring decisions may also be conditioned to the candidate's ability to timely relocate to the post of duty at the moment of starting service."

Project Consultants are involved in the day-to-day support of client projects by drafting materials (activity reports, content calendars, credentials and proposals) and by conducting and analyzing research, meetings and events, and working on client deliverables under the supervisor of a Consultant or assigned account manager. Project Consultants are expected to demonstrate strong tactical abilities and writing fundamentals and have strong written and oral communication skills.

The selected candidate must have the ability to support inter-disciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and ensure flawless client support under tight deadlines while staying abreast of current events at the national and international level. You will have the opportunity to work across disciplines: corporate affairs, public affairs & policy, geo-commerce, litigation and crises, issues management, ESG, communications, financial, media relations, and digital engagement.
Responsibilities

* Support the team on complex geopolitical, corporate affairs and reputational issues, developing a strong understanding and analysis of client issues
* Produce high-quality, client-ready written deliverables, such as messaging, white papers, issue briefings, strategy presentations, press materials, communication toolkits and/or social media strategies, often under tight deadlines
* Support proactive outreach and engagement with current and future external partners that may include media, policy, NGO and business leaders, supporting both client and APCO team efforts
* Manage clients' expectations, earning their respect, trust and confidence through proactive account management to successfully maintain and grow client relationships
* Develop and manage project programming, including implementation plans, staffing plans, budgets, timelines and measurement/evaluation
* Manage day-to-day activities to support team and client mobilization
* Monitor and stay abreast of external developments in key client issue areas, and identify opportunities for further client engagement
* Make recommendations for connections and synergies across various APCO clients or between clients and effective, reputable partners who are active in relevant issue areas
* Collaborate with APCO teams across practice areas and geographies and lead on new business development initiatives, including drafting written proposals, developing new business presentations and participating in pitch presentations

Qualifications

* A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience. Experience in a consulting/advisory firm is a plus
* Keen interest in and understanding of the issues faced by global businesses, domestically and in international markets
* Bachelor's / Master's degree from an accredited university in International Affairs, Business, Journalism, Political Science, Communications, or other related fields
* Solid project management experience and a proven ability to manage multiple projects and client initiatives and teams in a fast-paced environment
* Previous experience developing and supporting public affairs / strategic communications plans (corporate communications, issues management, internal communications, crisis communications, etc.) across various industries and subject areas (technology, food & consumer goods, energy, healthcare, etc.) preferred
* Excellent client management and interpersonal skills; ability to manage independent client relationships and communicate effectively by phone, email, and in-person
* Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and creatively under tight deadlines.

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