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How much do capacity development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 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.

What is a capacity development?

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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Infographic showing various Capacity Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,611 per year, or $32 per hour.

Capacity Development Manager | Remote

Remote

ICF International, Inc.
Business Management Consulting • 1 - 5K employees

Part-time

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Job Description
ICF seeks a highly qualified candidate to serve as the Capacity Development Manager to work on a national technical assistance project. The purpose of this project is to provide legal services for unaccompanied children from Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) care and custody and to expand the legal community's skills and capacity to provide immigration legal support. The Capacity Development Manager is responsible for developing training, opportunities, and materials to support the development of legal services practitioners to provide immigration relief. 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, with additional materials for children and their sponsors.
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 Manager responsibilities 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.
Lead and implement strategies related to legal services training and technical assistance, including a comprehensive training plan. Ensure all learning and development deliverables are on time and of high quality.
Assure application of the latest innovations in adult learning theories and AI to create engaging and interactive learning materials.
Support cross-team efforts to identify knowledge gaps and training and technical assistance needs.
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 technical assistance.
Coordinate all work with SMEs and partners in delivering training and technical assistance services.
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 Learning platforms.
Basic Qualifications
  • BA with 7+ years experience or Masters with 4+ years experience managing a task or service area including personnel and deliverables in a project or contract environment
  • A minimum of 3 years demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder and partner relationships, including balancing multiple perspectives/needs, for capacity building projects.
  • A minimum of 3 years experience working with national training and technical assistance to develop the capacity of particular subject matter area or profession

Preferred Skills
  • Experience in project management, and instructional design
  • Education and/or experience in the application of race equity, diversity, and inclusion of social justice strategies in human service settings.
  • Working knowledge of the refugee, immigrant, and asylee challenges.
  • 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, perspectives and 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 to an equitable and inclusive organizational culture and environment.
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and 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 contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for 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 their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
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 with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
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 or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the 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:
$89,649.00 - $152,404.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)