Empleo

Organization: Trickle Up
Country: Costa Rica
Closing date: 09 Jun 2017

About Trickle Up:

Trickle Up’s mission is to empower people living on less than $1.90 a day to build sustainable livelihoods for a better quality of life utilizing the Graduation Approach to livelihood development, a proven strategy that combines elements of social protection, livelihoods, and microfinance to move people out of poverty. With programs in India, Central America and West Africa, Trickle Up has established expertise in livelihoods for difficult-to-serve populations. TU leverages this expertise by equipping large institutions to design and implement effective livelihood programs for people living in extreme poverty, and its largest client is the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Working in over 125 countries, UNHCR’s mandate is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees, displaced persons, and the stateless, and to seek lasting solutions to their plight. Together, TU and UNHCR have established the first-ever Graduation pilots working with displaced populations and work in urban areas.

Position Overview:

Trickle Up will hire a Regional Livelihoods Specialist to be seconded to UNHCR’s office in San José, Costa Rica. The Regional Livelihoods Specialist will provide support to UNHCR livelihoods staff in the sub-region’s countries to achieve UNHCR’s Global Livelihood Strategy and to increase the adoption of the Graduation Approach, where appropriate.

Principal Functions:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Senior Livelihoods Officer in UNHCR headquarters, the Regional Livelihoods Specialist will:

• Support the implementation of the UNHCR Global Strategy for Livelihoods in the region, and advise field operations on the design and implementation of their country strategies;
• Support the UNHCR operations in implementing livelihoods, and particularly the Graduation Approach;
• Support the adoption of good livelihoods models by NGOs, multilateral agencies, development actors, government and donors to enhance economic inclusion of refugees in the field;
• Ensure that livelihoods projects implemented by UNHCR operations in the region comply with UNHCR Minimum Criteria to achieve better impact on people of concern;
• Provide technical guidance to existing Graduation programs in the region;
• Support the development and implementation of Graduation projects, or the strengthening of existing livelihood projects using Graduation principles, Trickle Up and UNHCR best practices, and targeted capacity building;
• Compile lessons learned and best practices to share with UNHCR, TU stakeholders, and external audiences and ensure UNHCR monitoring and evaluation data is provided to Trickle Up.

Qualifications:

Education requirements

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Socio-Economic Development, Economics/International Economics, Rural Development/Natural Resource Management, or other related fields.

Experience requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in international development, including experience in project management or capacity building for economic strengthening project(s)
• Experience with sustainable livelihoods, economic strengthening, and economic development for vulnerable populations (experience with refugees preferred)
• Experience as a technical advisor to capacity building/training/reform programs
• Experience working in large-scale donor or host government-led capacity building programs
• Experience with the UN is an asset

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English and Spanish
• Strong, developed leadership ability
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills
• Excellent training skills
• Highly organized and analytical thinker
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Proactive, creative problem-solver
• Flexible and productive under pressure

Behavioral competencies

• Responsible, dedicated, independent worker
• Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines
• Good interpersonal and diplomacy skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity

Other requirements

• This position will be based in Costa Rica but requires frequent travel to other countries in the region.

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits for this full-time position. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, passionate, multicultural team deeply committed to the alleviation of extreme poverty. Trickle Up promotes a collegial, high-performing organizational culture in which staff communicate clearly and openly, and are reflective, innovative, and mutually accountable.

How to apply:

To be considered, click the link and follow the instructions to upload your cover letter and resume. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until June 9. We are sorry we are unable to entertain phone calls related to this posting.

Trickle Up is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and extend equal opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Peru
Closing date: 03 Jun 2017

UNICEF PERU

Position Title: EDUCATION OFFICER

Country: Peru

Job Level: NO-A (National Officer)

Post No. 68607

THIS POST IS OPEN FOR NATIONALS OF PERU ONLY

PURPOSE FOR THE JOB

Accountable for professional technical contribution to education programmes/projects design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting. Commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

KEY END-RESULTS

1. Accurate, complete and up-to-date information made available for effective budget preparation, programme and project design, implementation, management and evaluation.

2. Project efficiency and effectiveness enhanced through effective implementation follow-on.

3. Progress reports and project work plans timely prepared, and effective technical assistance provided in the identification of required supplies and equipment, and in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation.

4. Appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments ensured.

5. Knowledge sharing with donors and media promoted.

6. Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration.

KEY ACCOUNTABIILITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS

Programme/Project Management

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Education programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound Education programme budgets for review by the supervisor.

Advocacy for education equity policies

Compliant, integrate and analyze data and evidence that contribute for develop strategies to advocate in equity policies in education area.

Project Efficiency and Effectiveness

Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Education project status.

Work Plan and Project Documentation

Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in Education project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action.

Project Implementation Information and Data

Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Education project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database. Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.

Knowledge Sharing

Compile Education project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media.

Communication and Networking

Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.

• Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management.

• Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on Education project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies.

• Support coordination with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Education sector.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a field relevant to international development assistance.

Work Experience

One year of professional work experience at national and international levels relevant Education programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset.

Background in Emergency programme an asset.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

HOW TO APPLY:

This is a National Officer post in Peru, opened only to candidates with Peruvian nationality.

If you are a National of Peru and your competencies match the requirements of the post, apply to:

https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=504814

Application deadline: Friday, 2 June 2017 at 23:59 hours, Lima, Peru time

Unicef is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds (particularly indigenous people), as well as persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=504814

Organization: ActionAid
Country: Ecuador
Closing date: 15 Jun 2017

ActionAid Hellas, as a certified sending organization within the EU Aid Volunteers framework, will deploy to ECUASOL 2 volunteers for capacity building in communication issues. Please, check the available EU Aid Volunteers vacancy of ActionAid Hellas through our website here: http://www.actionaid.gr/upostirixe-mas/ethelontismos/eu-aid-volunteers/

EU Aid Volunteers Initiative gives the opportunity to a significant number of volunteers around Europe to offer their support in a humanitarian aid context. The main idea of the program is to strengthen the capacities of the local communities of the developing world, so as to increase their capacity of resilience and response. For more information about the Initiative, please follow the link: http://ec.europa.eu/echo/what/humanitarian-aid/eu-aid-volunteers_en

In the terms of EU Aid Volunteers Initiative, these two senior volunteers in communication issues will be deployed from ActionAid Hellas to Ecuasol Ecuador from 01/02/2018 to 30/04/2018. The full description of the position is available in the following link: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/echo/eu-aid-volunteers_en/senior-volunteer-communications-expert-and-visual-artist-ecuador-capacity-building-vol4aidecucomcbsr_en

Tasks

General

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Ecuasol Foundation, and in coordination with other volunteers around the country, the volunteer will be deployed for 3 months to capture the spirit, through images (art, video, photo, book, etc…) of volunteers and local communities’ work on an awareness-raising program about seismic risks, based in Quito but traveling within Ecuador regions, where long-term volunteers are based.

Visual materials production

In cooperation with the Ecuadorian government and local authorities/municipalities, along with the IRD (Institut de Recherche et de Développement) based in Quito and its partners, as well as the local office of ECHO, the volunteer will bring his/her creativity in order to produce different visual materials and artistic works to illustrate and immortalize the project led by Ecuadorian communities and European volunteers.

Artistic work production

At a minimum, one valuable artistic work is produced (video reportage or design, illustrated book, portraits or other photo works, comics, etc). All ideas are welcome. The results of the volunteer’s work will be used to promote the EU Aid Volunteers initiative as a European Commission program, as well as the Ecuasol awareness-raising program about seismic and volcanic risks. The volunteer’s work is for a humanitarian purpose, and will therefore be produced to serve the purpose and cause of the project and of Ecuasol.

Communication and Awareness on EU Aid Volunteers Initiative

a. Draft and publish articles describing volunteer’s experience in the field.
b. Gather audio-visual materials to be used in a public awareness activity conducted by the volunteers’ community in Europe.
c. Organize and execute a public awareness activity once back in Europe, in coordination with the partner NGOs of the project.

Apprenticeship

No apprenticeship period is foreseen

Required Competences

Studies:

• Diplomas, seminars, trainings on: Filming, Photography, Graphic Design or any other relevant studies

Experience:

• Previous experience in volunteering desired in a foreign country
• Art, video, photo, or any relevant projects in order to fulfill the mission

Skills:

• Good interpersonal, social and team working skills
• Strong sense of initiative and autonomy, ability to work independently
• Good communications and pedagogical skills, outgoing nature, sense of diplomacy
• Good ability to adapt to an environment with a high natural disaster risk
• Humility, interest in local communities, empathy

Languages:

• English

• Very good level of Spanish (B2)

How to apply:

Please, follow this link in order to find the vacancy announcement: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/echo/eu-aid-volunteers_en/senior-volunteer-communications-expert-and-visual-artist-ecuador-capacity-building-vol4aidecucomcbsr_en

Before clicking and filling in the on-line application form, please download the CV Europass and the self-assessment questionnaire, which can be found right above the «Apply now» link. You will then have to complete those documents and upload them to your application, together with a motivation letter. Please do not forget to complete all the fields of the application form and click on the «submit» button.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, Zambia
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

Chemonics seeks multiple technical experts based in Nepal, Mexico, Mozambique, and Zambia for an anticipated USAID land and resource governance project. This project will work to strengthen property rights and build resilient livelihoods for all members of society, particularly women. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

We seek junior, mid-level, and senior technical specialists in the following areas:

• Land tenure specialist
• Land administration specialist
• Land lawyer
• Post-conflict/post-disaster land tenure specialist
• Climate change and tenure specialist
• Agricultural economist
• Gender specialist
• Geographic information system/technology specialist
• Monitoring and evaluation/knowledge management specialist

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical input on project implementation to achieve targets and goals
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for the local context
• Write and contribute to reports and other deliverables
• Liaise with the government, stakeholders, and public and private sector counterparts
• Collaboratively implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field required
• Minimum three years of experience designing, implementing, and managing development programs
• Experience with USAID projects
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the private sector, government entities, and international donors
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent English required

How to apply:

Send resume, cover letter, and phone contact information in electronic submissions to STARR-Recruit@chemonics.com with the subject line «Technical​ Experts» by June 30, 2017. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.​

Organization: Project Concern International
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 16 Jun 2017

Job Description

Anticipated Start Date: September 2017 (Note: This position is contingent upon award)

**Spanish and English fluency are required for this position

Founded in 1961, Project Concern International (PCI) is an international non-profit organization that empowers people to enhance health, end hunger, and overcome hardship. Last year alone, PCI served more than 19 million people in 15 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Since 1991, PCI/Nicaragua has implemented a diverse portfolio of community-based programs in both rural and urban areas to improve health, improve resiliency, and promote the empowerment of vulnerable communities. PCI currently works in 15 municipalities and in 946 communities throughout Nicaragua. PCI is recruiting for a Chief of Party (COP) to lead an anticipated, five-year, multi-million dollar USAID-funded project designed to support the existence of an independent Nicaraguan civil society to effectively advocate for democratic principles, processes, and institutions.

The COP is responsible for the overall implementation of the project, and s/he provides technical and administrative supervision to the project. The COP will manage coordination with key stakeholders (including the GoN, civil society, the private sector and others), oversee subcontracts with local NGOs/CSOs, and lead communications with USAID.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide an integrated vision and lead execution of inter-related components in local capacity strengthening, community mobilization, civil society advocacy, youth engagement and CSO networking.
• Support testing and piloting of innovative concepts to solve civil society challenges and transition proven innovative solutions to scale.
• Provide strategic leadership through vision, continuous improvement of quality, innovation and establishing a results-driven-management system.
• Mentor senior technical staff to develop standard operating guidelines, quality assurance and control systems, milestones, successful startup and efficient technical service delivery mechanisms.
• Provide strategic oversight for all activities and ensure to cost-effectively achieve project objectives.
• Oversee partners’ and sub-grantees’ performance by establishing accountability mechanisms in program, finance, commodity and data quality management.
• Develop systems to identify operational risks and their management and to reduce risks in project implementation.
• Establish a culture of evidence-based decision-making and data driven analytics through a well-developed monitoring and evaluation system.
• Assure good financial management of the project (e.g. budget execution, program-finance linkages, monitoring and reporting processes and procurement systems) and adhere to PCI and USAID financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee total compliance to PCI and USG regulations in all aspects of program implementation.
• Lead in establishing excellent communication protocols and working relationships with Government, donors, partners and other stakeholders.
• Establish a work culture that respects and prioritizes the needs of communities, especially the most vulnerable.
• Lead in managing human resources through recruitment, mentoring, setting performance objectives, rewarding and training project team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of prior related management experience.
• Experience managing complex, multi-million dollar contracts and/or cooperative agreements funded by the US Government.
• Demonstrated delivery of strong results in a COP role.
• Experience in Latin America, with strong preference for recent work in Nicaragua.
• Master’s Degree in Administration, Education, Public Policy or related field. (Ten years of experience may take the place of a post-graduate degree).
• Relevant technical expertise in local capacity strengthening, community mobilization, grants management, and other related fields; preference for experience working to support CSOs to carry out advocacy campaigns and promote policy dialogue.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including CSOs, the private sector and the media, and proven capacity to facilitate coordination amongst diverse sectors.
• Demonstrated abilities in USAID reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management, including monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent understanding and familiarity with US Government donor regulations.
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing/mentoring staff.
• Development philosophy in keeping with PCI’s mission, vision, core values and approach to integrated, community-driven programming.
• Excellent analytical and self-motivation skills; excellent advocacy and persuasion skills; able to think critically.
• Strong financial management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written Spanish and English.
• Experience managing development programs in complex political settings is preferred. Job Location Managua, , Nicaragua

How to apply:

https://pciglobal-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=514&…

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: Geographic Information System (GIS)/Mapping Specialist – Guatemala

Department/Location: Guatemala

Reports To: Chief of Party (COP)

Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview: IBTCI seeks a GIS/Mapping 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.

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

§ Develop tools to integrate GIS data with performance monitoring systems.

§ Support development of systems to ensure data quality and entry into mapping and data reporting systems

§ Work with IP’s to collect GIS data

§ Other duties as assigned.

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of USAID’s ADS201.3.5 policy, standards, guidance and protocols.

· Experience with GIS systems and proficient knowledge of ArcGIS and other relevant GIS software(s).

· Substantial knowledge of GIS in how it pertains to data and maps.

· Knowledge of USG and USAID information management compliance and standard procedures.

· Fluency in English is required.

Minimum Requirements:

· At least 5 years of demonstrated experience designing/developing/leading a system to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage and present spatial or geographic data.

· Spanish language skills required.

· LAC experience preferred.

Education:

Advanced degree in international development, geography, GIS, social science, statistics or related field.

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. gs;m$06t

How to apply:

To apply, please utilize IBTCI’s online portal by accessing the following link:

https://careers-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/1445/geographic-information-system-%28gis%29-mapping-specialist—guatemala/job

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:

https://careers-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/1444/knowledge-management-%26-communications-specialist—guatemala/job

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: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist – Guatemala

Department/Location: Guatemala

Reports To: Chief of Party

Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview:

IBTCI is currently seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) 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:

§ Proven experience in performance and impact evaluation designs, methodologies and practical applications, including baseline data collection methodologies.

§ Manage all activities related to evaluation services, ensuring production and completion of quality reports, as determined by the SOW and all evaluation requests.

§ Ensure all technical personnel have the appropriate technical knowledge necessary for his/her job tasks.

§ Proven expertise in monitoring and evaluating related technical areas.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

§ Excellent communication and management skills.

§ Proven ability to work with a diverse team in challenging environments.

§ Proven experience designing and reviewing Performance Monitoring Plans (PMPs).

§ Experience leading and conducting Data Quality Assessment (DQA) activities in the field.

§ Familiarity with USAID’s objectives, approaches and operations, particularly as they relate to evaluations is a plus.

Minimum Requirements:

§ At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in enhancing performance monitoring, evaluation, and/or data use for decision-making.

§ Significant demonstrated experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and data analysis techniques.

§ Significant demonstrated experience designing performance and impact evaluations for USAID-funded programs.

§ Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English is required.

§ Spanish language skills required.

§ Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) experience preferred.

Education:

Must possess a graduate degree in management, organizational development, international development, economics, statistics, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), 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: 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:

https://careers-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/1443/monitoring-and-evaluation-%28m%26e%29-specialist%09–guatemala/job

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

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

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 Information Technology (IT) Specialist

Department/Location: Guatemala

Reports To: Chief of Party (COP)

Type: Regular Part-Time

Overview:

IBTCI is currently seeking an IT 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 City, Guatemala. The position is contingent upon a successful award.

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the database design, development, and management needs of USAID and implementing partners
• Manage the database design, and troubleshoot information management platforms and applications.
• Provide technical assistance to the team.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

§ Guatemalan national

§ English and Spanish fluency required in speaking, writing, and reading.

§ Knowledge of compete Microsoft Office Suite (Including Excel)

§ Previous experience with database management and management information systems (MIS), and relevant software(s).

Minimum Requirements:

§ At least 8 years of experience developing and managing information management databases.

§ Demonstrated experience with database design, development, and management.

§ Demonstrated experience with database application installation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting.

§ Broad experience with data quality and how it pertains to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of USAID-funded programs.

§ Experience with full Microsoft Office Suite (including Access) preferred.

§ Excellent oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

§ Previous experience with USAID-funded programs preferred.

§ Experience with AidTracker preferred.

Education:

Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, web-application development, software applications development, computer systems engineering, database administration, or 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 require supervisory responsibility.

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.

How to apply:

To apply, please utilize IBTCI’s online portal by accessing the following link:

https://careers-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/1440/guatemalan-information-technology-%28it%29-specialist/job

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: Chief of Party – Guatemala

Department/Location: Guatemala

Reports To: Project Director

Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview:

IBTCI is currently seeking a Chief of Party to coordinate 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:

• Provide management support and technical oversight of the project.
• Collaborate with donor clients, implementing partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead and direct activities and adhere to USAID, IBTCI and local rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures (including USAID FARS and ADS).
• Deliver high-quality outputs in accordance with agreed upon work plan and timeframe.
• Manage a staff of senior experts.
• Manage financial and administrative resources.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

§ Demonstrated skills in effectively negotiating with host governments, regional institutions, donors including USAID, national governments, local organizations, and other partners and stakeholders.

§ Ability to successfully manage and contribute to the professional growth of staff in a multi-cultural setting.

§ Capable of high-level analyses and supporting Mission senior management in broad-gauged and big picture planning.

Minimum Requirements:

§ At least 10 years of experience of progressive responsibility managing or implementing complex international development programs and projects, including extensive leadership experience leading development project teams (workplan preparation and implementation, logistics, budget preparation and tracking, staffing, reporting and meeting deliverables).

§ At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in enhancing performance monitoring, evaluation, and/or data use for decision-making.

§ 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:

Must possess a graduate degree in management, organizational development, international development, economics, 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: The COP will supervise the technical and administrative stuff under this project.

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 portal by accessing the following link:

https://careers-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/1439/chief-of-party-%E2%80%93-guatemala/job