Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 01 Jul 2017
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, environment, and global health.
Job Title: Guatemalan Evaluation Specialist
Department/Location: Guatemala
Reports To: Chief of Party
Type: Regular Full-Time
Overview:
IBTCI is currently seeking an Evaluation Specialist (Guatemalan National) to support the upcoming USAID/Guatemala Metrics Project. The Metrics Project (Metrics) will provide monitoring, evaluation design, and learning support services to the USAID/Guatemala Mission. The overall purpose of this project is to enhance USAID/Guatemala's monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and learning systems and capacity for accountability and adaptation across or within projects and activities. Generally, Metrics will provide services that fit into three areas: (1) Evaluation Design, (2) Performance Monitoring, and (3) Learning and Adaptation.
The period of performance is expected to be 5 years and is expected to be based in Guatemala. The position is contingent upon a successful award.
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Finalize the evaluations and assessments methodology.
- Develop data collection strategy, instruments, and protocols.
- Direct data collection and compilation.
- Conduct data analysis for evaluations and assessment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
§ Guatemalan National
§ Previous experience with USAID evaluations
§ Broad qualifications in the pros and cons of different analytic frameworks for baseline surveys, thematic research and impact evaluations
§ Strong background in field research; experience in qualitative and quantitative methods and analysis; experience conducting operational research studies
§ Strong skills in designing mid-term and final evaluations, including identifying appropriate evaluation questions, designing appropriate methods, data analysis, synthesis, interpretations, report writing and developing and making presentations to clients, partners in national or international fora
§ Solid skills in research design, research methods, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, synthesis, reporting and presentation
§ Capable of high-level analyses and supporting Mission senior management in broad-gauged and big picture planning.
Minimum Requirements:
§ At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in designing and implementing evaluation and research projects.
§ Experience leading teams for evaluations/research studies.
§ Excellent organization and writing skills and a demonstrated ability to deliver a quality written product.
§ Excellent oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
§ Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English and Spanish is required.
Education:
Must possess a graduate degree in international development, economics, social science, statistics, evaluation or a related field.
Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment.
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 may have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: Travel within Guatemala, including rural areas, is required.
IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.
How to apply:
To apply, please utilize IBTCI's online portal by accessing the following link:
https://careers-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/1441/guatemalan-evaluation-specialist/job
