DescriptionPosition: Project personnel and Subject Matter Expert consultants (multiple positions)
Engagement Type: Varies by project: full-time employment, part-time employment, or consultancy (1099 Independent Contractor)
Location: On site, Hybrid and Remote options
Deadline: Rolling – applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis
McColm & Company (McColm) is a mission-driven, customer-focused professional services firm that equips change makers with the knowledge, skills, and insights they need to succeed in an increasingly complex world. McColm supports U.S. federal customers with foreign affairs, international development, human services, and national security portfolios. We manage bespoke professional training programs, deliver capacity-building solutions, and provide specialized technical assistance, research, and evaluation expertise to decision makers.
McColm’s Justice and Resilience Practice supports clients working to ensure the effectiveness and outcomes of international technical assistance projects that address labor rights, trade, and global supply chains, including efforts to combat child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.
We are seeking candidates at all career levels. These include senior evaluators and program leaders, sector and country specialists, data analysts, and visualization experts. Joining the pool does not guarantee an engagement. When an assignment matches your expertise, a member of our team will contact you to discuss the role, level of effort, and availability.
Individuals with lived experience of forced labor, child labor, or human trafficking are encouraged to apply for any role. Lived experience is valued and may be considered in place of some formal education or professional experience.
In your application, please briefly indicate:
- the type(s) of role you are interested in
- your areas of technical and sector expertise
- the countries or regions where you have worked
- the languages you speak and your proficiency level in each
- whether you are seeking full-time, part-time, or consulting work
Duties
Duties vary by project and role. Depending on the engagement, they may include:
Project Manager
Oversees contract operations, deliverable quality and timeliness, budgets, staffing, and bench workflow. Serves as the primary liaison with the Government client.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 5+ years of contract management experience in an international development context
- 5+ years performing and overseeing multiple types of MEL services
- 5+ years managing deadlines and deliverable preparation and submission
- 5+ years building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Fluent written and spoken English; ability to produ