Technical Lead

Chemonics UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemonics UK seeks Technical Leads to provide strategic technical direction of a large, multi-country Technical Assistance Facility, ensuring interventions are evidence-based, technically robust and aligned with programme objectives of economic development, trade, investment and inclusive growth.

This role offers senior exposure to policy makers and delivery partners, with opportunities to shape intervention design, oversee QA, support learning, and engage with FCDO posts across diverse markets.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience delivering economic development programmes.
• Experience advising governments and private sector stakeholders in international settings.
• Desirable experience supporting FCDO funded programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching technical oversight and direction
• Opportunity assessment and technical triage
• Intervention design / ToR development in collaboration with other specialists
• QA of technical deliverables in collaboration with other specialists
• Support for knowledge management and learning
• Engagement with FCDO posts and teams

Skills

Economic policy

Regulatory reform

Political Economy Analysis

Institutional reform

Trade policy and market access

Productivity and exports

Local system strengthening

Public-private dialogue

Trade barriers

Pipeline identification

Private Sector Development

Business advisory

Firm competitiveness

Market access

Export readiness

Investment readiness

Investor engagement

Transaction advisory

Job description

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Job Description:

Preference for UK based candidates (strong international candidates also encouraged to apply).

Chemonics UK is seeking Technical Leads to provide strategic technical direction of large, multi-country Technical Assistance Facility, ensuring interventions are evidence-based, technically robust and aligned with programme objectives of economic development, trade, investment and inclusive growth.

This is an opportunity for a senior economic development professional to shape high-impact interventions, engage with FCDO teams and delivery partners, and ensure technical excellence across a diverse portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide overarching technical oversight and direction

• Opportunity assessment and technical triage

• Intervention design / ToR development in collaboration with other specialists

• QA of technical deliverables in collaboration with other specialists

• Support for knowledge management and learning

• Engagement with FCDO posts and teams

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:

Economic Transformation** , **** Trade & Policy**

• Economic policy and regulatory reform

• Political Economy Analysis

• Institutional reform

• Trade policy, facilitation and market access

• Identifying and addressing systemic barriers to productivity, exports and investment

• Local system strengthening and market development

• Public-private dialogue

• Trade barriers and regulatory constraints

Firm Growth & Competitiveness

• Pipeline identification

• Private Sector Development

• Business advisory

• Firm competitiveness and productivity assessment

• Market access

• Export & investment readiness

Investment & Market Mobilisation

• Investment Pipeline identification

• Investment readiness and development

• Investor engagement

• Transaction advisory & investment execution

About You

You will have substantial experience delivering economic development programmes, advising governments and private sector stakeholders, and working in complex international environments. Experience supporting FCDO funded programmes is highly desirable.

Interested in helping drive sustainable economic growth and investment across emerging markets? We’d love to hear from you.

Compensation Range:

• $0.00

An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Overtime exemption status may change due to state regulatory requirements.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible US based employees.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Chemonics is an equal 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.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Persons with disabilities who need to request reasonable accommodations during the application process should communicate their request to: 202-524-7706 or [e-mail].