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: Knowledge Management & Communications Specialist – Guatemala
Department/Location: Guatemala
Reports To: Chief of Party
Type: Regular Part-Time
Overview:
IBTCI is currently seeking a Knowledge Management & Communications Specialist 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 City, Guatemala. The position is contingent upon a successful award.
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
§ Responsible for providing leadership, guidance and overall direction to the USAID’s collaboration, learning and adapting efforts.
§ S/he will plan and orchestrate organizational reflection and learning opportunities, such as special studies, after action reviews, and partners’ meetings, organizational learning surveys to facilitate overall CDCS implementation.
§ S/he will assist with incorporating research design and methodologies in the application of learning to project design and management.
§ Responsible for developing communications materials in order to communicate programmatic findings to relevant stakeholders and target audiences.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
§ Demonstrated understanding and experience in interpreting monitoring and evaluation analysis and subsequently developing and leading collaboration, learning and adapting programs among various stakeholders in international development contexts.
§ Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy and programmatic findings and reports into communications materials for various target audiences.
§ Experience in capacity building strategies and approaches.
§ Capable of high-level analyses and supporting Mission senior management in broad-gauged and big picture planning.
Minimum Requirements:
§ At least 8 years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in organizational or action learning, development and/or knowledge management.
§ At least 5 years of experience in developing and implementing communications strategies and developing communications materials preferably for USAID-funded programs.
§ Substantial experience with Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) in how it pertains to USAID-funded programs is desired.
§ 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.
§ Spanish language skills required.
§ Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) experience preferred.
Education:
A Master’s Degree or higher in one or more fields related to organizational learning or development assistance such as public, business or development administration, knowledge management, political science, economics, development studies or closely related, inter-disciplinary fields.
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: International travel 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 application portal by accessing the following link:
