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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for capacity development in the United States is $66,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $66,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Capacity Development job focuses on enhancing the skills, knowledge, and resources of individuals, organizations, or communities to improve their effectiveness and sustainability. Professionals in this role design and implement training programs, facilitate knowledge sharing, and strengthen institutional frameworks. They often work in sectors such as international development, education, healthcare, and public administration. The goal is to build long-term capabilities that enable better decision-making, problem-solving, and service delivery.

What types of projects or activities can I expect to work on in a capacity development role?

In a Capacity Development role, you will typically work on projects that aim to strengthen the skills, systems, and processes of organizations or communities, such as designing workshops, developing training materials, and facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions. Your daily responsibilities may include needs assessments, curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring the effectiveness of capacity-building initiatives. Teamwork is often key, as you’ll collaborate closely with subject matter experts, local partners, and beneficiaries to tailor programs for maximum impact. The work environment is usually dynamic and may involve both on-site and remote activities, including frequent travel to project locations. This role offers the chance to make a tangible difference in organizational performance and personal growth through continuous learning and exposure to diverse challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a capacity development position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Capacity Development, you generally need expertise in project management, organizational development, and adult learning methodologies, often supported by a degree in international development, education, or a related field. Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools, learning management systems (LMS), and training certifications such as TOT (Training of Trainers) are highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, cultural sensitivity, and facilitation skills help professionals engage diverse stakeholders and drive effective knowledge transfer. These skills are vital for designing impactful programs, ensuring sustainable growth, and meeting organizational goals.

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Capacity Development Manager - REMOTE

Remote

ICF
Business Management Consulting • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 10 hours ago

Job description

ICF seeks a highly qualified candidate to serve as the Capacity Development Manager to work on a national technical assistance project. The Capacity Development Manager is responsible for developing training, opportunities, and materials to support the development of legal services practitioners. The work includes the development of products and tools to support all facets of the legal work with a primary audience of legal service professionals.
The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of project management, instructional design, communities of practice and training/technical assistance provision and support the vision of legal services training and technical assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Capacity Development Managerresponsibilities include:

Set the vision for all capacity development for the network of partners and legal service providers

Provide oversight and guidance to the team of instructional designers, content developers, community of practice specialists, Writers, editors, and subject matter experts.

Leadand implement strategies related to legal services training and technicalassistance, including a comprehensive training plan. Ensure alllearning anddevelopmentdeliverables are on time and of high quality.

Assure application of the latest innovations inadult learning theoriesand AIto create engaging and interactive learning materials.

Support cross-team effortstoidentifyknowledge gaps and training and technicalassistanceneeds.

Ensure that all staff orientation training materials are current and designed to best support the learning needs of incoming staff.

Oversee product development related to legal services training and technicalassistance.

Coordinate all work with SMEs and partners in delivering training and technicalassistanceservices.

Work with the Communication Lead to develop all strategies related to the broad internal and external communication needs of the project.

Engage with the technology team to support the intersection of training efforts and the Learningplatforms.

Basic Qualifications

  • BA with 7+years experienceorMasterswith 4+years experiencemanaging a task or service area including personnel and deliverables in a project or contractenvironment

  • A minimum of3years demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder and partner relationships, including balancing multiple perspectives/needs, for capacity building projects.

  • A minimum of3yearsexperienceworking with national training and technicalassistanceto develop the capacity ofparticular subjectmatter area or profession

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in project management, andinstructional design

  • Education and/or experience in the application of race equity, diversity, and inclusion of social justice strategies in human service settings.

  • Experience working for a refugee program.

  • The ability to Obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Professional Skills

  • Solid team builder and team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities,perspectivesand stakeholder needs.

  • Exceptional project management skills, with a focus on TA project management.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

  • Ability to deal effectively with rapid change and to prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs.

  • Ability to promote and contribute toan equitableand inclusive organizational culture and environment.

  • Excellent verbal,interpersonaland written communication skills.


Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration.Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration.Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contactCandidateaccommodation@icf.comfor assistance.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please emailCandidateaccommodation@icf.comand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance atcandidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$108,476.00 - $184,409.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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