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 Monitoring Specialist
Department/Location: Guatemala
Reports To: Chief of Party
Type: Regular Full-Time
Overview:
IBTCI is currently seeking a Monitoring 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:
§ Support the performance monitoring needs of USAID and implementing partners.
§ Support the development of Performance Management Plans development, activity-level and IR-level MEL Plan development
§ Support the development of data collection methodology and the conducting data quality assessments.
§ S/he will provide technical assistance to the team to support them while carrying out their in-country activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
§ Guatemalan National
§ Previous experience with performance monitoring for USAID-funded programs.
§ English and Spanish fluency required in speaking, writing, and reading.
§ Strong experience in social science research methods.
Minimum Requirements:
§ At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in in performance monitoring, including supporting performance management plan development, data quality assessments, and/or participatory data collection methods.
§ Familiarity or experience with USAID M&E procedures; and ability to travel in country.
§ 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 is required.
Education:
Must possess a graduate degree in international development, economics, social science, statistics, 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 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. ~%0l K
How to apply:
To apply, please utilize IBTCI's online portal by accessing the following link:
https://careers-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/1442/guatemalan-monitoring-specialist/job
