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We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm working on some of the most complex and impactful development problems worldwide. We work on programs that help government agencies, private companies and donors improve the lives of others. At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and address critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Erbil, Iraq)
Department/Location: CCG, Erbil, Iraq
Reports To: Chief of Party
Type: Regular Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Category: Proposal
Overview: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) is seeking an experienced M&E Specialist for the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) Iraq’s Monitoring Project, working in all provinces of Iraq. IBTCI established a TPM system to provide BHA with high-quality data to assess the status of relief programs and inform future programming decisions based on lessons learned. The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist position will oversee M&E activities, manage M&E staff, and liaise with BHA and partners to ensure timely and high-quality submission of project deliverables. USAID is intending a one (1) year base period with three (3) one-year options to extend. This position is contingent upon the USAID award.
*** Iraqi Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply***
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Design data collection tools for third-party monitoring site visits in alignment with BHA’s areas of humanitarian focus.
- Relevant experience in working and leading Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) Efforts.
- Leads in training site visit monitors to use the data collection tools
- Clean data as it is received and analyze it to develop findings.
- Draft/write findings up into concise reports that include data visualizations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Within the 7 years of experience, the M&E Specialist should have at least two (2) years of experience managing teams and at least one (1) year of quantitative and qualitative field research experience working in conflict zones or complex emergencies.
- Previous experience providing technical support to third-party monitoring projects, M&E support projects, and/or large-scale evaluations.
- Previous experience working on programs implemented in Iraq is desirable.
- Exceptional analytic, interpersonal, and team management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, social science, or a related field. A master’s degree in international affairs, social science, statistics, or a related field is highly desirable.
Working Environment: Work is performed in a typical corporate office environment.
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that required the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: No travel is required.
Work Authorization: The candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
COVID Vaccine status: As a condition of employment, IBTCI requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or request for an accommodation with HR that is consistent with our COVID-19 safety protocols and policies.
About the Organization:
IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education, energy & Infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients’ missions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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