Senior Technical Specialist (USAID/BHA: GLOE-TPM)

  • Senior-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 26 July 2023

Job Description

About Us

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 three 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: Senior Technical Specialist (USAID/BHA: GLOE-TPM)

Department/Location: Crisis, Conflict, & Governance (CCG): Vienna, Virginia

Reports To: Principal of CCG

Type: Consultant

Classification: Consultant

Clearance Required: N/A

Overview:

The Senior Technical Specialist for the United States Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) Global Evaluation and Third Party Monitoring (GLOE-TPM) IDIQ is a senior-level position responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership in the field of Third Party Monitoring (TPM) and evaluation for humanitarian programs funded by USAID/BHA. The role involves supporting the organization’s efforts to secure and execute GLOE-TPM IDIQ and subsequent Task Orders and to provide technical oversight. Three to six months period of performance.


Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as subject matter expert Third Party Monitoring (TPM) methodologies, tools, approaches and best practices. Stay updated with emerging trends, industry standards, and donor requirements related to evaluation and monitoring.
  • Identify, track and assist with teaming on Third Party Opportunities across global and U.S. domestic clients.
  • Lead and support the development of high-quality technical proposals for evaluation and third-party monitoring contracts under the GLOE-TPM IDIQ mechanism. Collaborate with the proposal team to ensure the technical soundness, feasibility, and alignment with client requirements.
  • Provide technical oversight and guidance during the implementation of evaluation and monitoring task orders awarded under the GLOE-TPM IDIQ. Ensure adherence to project objectives, timelines, and quality standards. Review and provide feedback on evaluation designs, data collection plans, analysis frameworks, and reports.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, donor agencies, and key stakeholders involved in evaluation and third-party monitoring activities. Act as a trusted advisor, providing technical guidance and thought leadership to enhance the effectiveness and impact of evaluation and monitoring efforts.
  • Identify capacity gaps and develop strategies to strengthen the organization’s evaluation and TPM capabilities. Conduct training and capacity-building activities for staff and partners on evaluation and TPM methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis approaches.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and learning within the organization by documenting lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches in evaluation and third-party monitoring. Contribute to the development of knowledge products, guidelines, and tools to support the organization’s evaluation and monitoring portfolio.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • At least 8 years of relevant proffesional experience in leading and managing evaluation and third-party monitoring projects, preferably in an international development context.
  • 2 to 3 years of experience working with USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA).
  • Familiarity with USAID M&E principles and processes.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate

Education:

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field such as international development, social sciences, economics, monitoring and evaluation or a related discipline.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • In-depth knowledge of Third Party Monitoring (TPM) in non-permissive environments, evaluation methodologies, data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and performance monitoring frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing winning proposals for evaluation and monitoring contracts, including technical writing and budgeting.
  • Strong understanding of donor policies, regulations, and evaluation requirements, especially those of international development organizations.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients (USAID/BHA), donors, and stakeholders.
  • Experience in capacity building and training related to evaluation and monitoring.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and diverse team environment.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required by project needs.

Working Environment: Work is performed in a typical corporate office environment. IBTCI is allowing for temporary hybrid work in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. This will be updated by the company.

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that required the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: No travel is required.

Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

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, 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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