About Us
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.
Job Title: Reporter(s)
Department/Location: Crisis, Conflict and Governance
Reports To: Team Leader
Type: Regular Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Overview: IBTCI seeks a Reporter (2) for the potential award of a 4-year Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to provide Third-Party Monitoring and Assessment services to the United Nations’ (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization in Iraq.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Draft project progress and terminal narrative reports (using the appropriate donor- specified or corporate templates);
- Liaise with the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) unit to obtain regular updates of the project results matrices (indicator-based data), and information for the report sections on lessons learned and accountability to affected populations;
- Liaise with colleagues in field offices to obtain information on project implementation progress (actual activities conducted against planned activities), challenges, and adaptive management measures taken;
- Carefully review inputs from technical colleagues and ensure quality control in-line with corporate standards, including FAO Style;
- Contribute to ensure all reports have the necessary clearances and revisions prior to donor submission (internal and technical), in accordance with FAO project cycle management guidelines;
- Develop/support the preparation of other programme or thematic area reports;
- Update the Reporting Matrix with the distinct requirements of each project/donor (e.g. annual, interim, quarterly reports, etc.), and track progress to satisfy these in a timely manner;
- Work together with the MEAL unit to develop the capacity of implementing partners and Third Party Monitoring (TPM) agencies to provide quality reports;
- Perform any other related duties as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years in reporting;
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Experience in communications and report writing for humanitarian and/or development projects or activities.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in either agriculture economics, development studies or social sciencies.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working with large teams, preferably in international development Monitoring and Evaluation projects;
- Experience in providing Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) services to international donor agencies like the United Nations and specifically the FAO.
Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Currently the company is allowing for remote work due to COVID 19 in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. This can be updated by the company.
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.
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in Iraq
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.
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 & human capacity development, 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.
IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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