International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
About Us
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.
Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
Department/Location: SEAD/Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Chief of Party
Type: Regular Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Clearance Required: N/A
Overview:
IBTCI is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an upcoming USAID/Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation Learning and Strategic Information (MEL-SI) platform operating out of Kampala, Uganda. The general objectives of this project include: strengthening evidence-based programming within USAID/Kampala and among implementing partners in support of the country’s development cooperation strategy; implement a comprehensive management and reporting system; support the Government of Uganda information systems pertaining to orphans and vulnerable children; and analyze the effectiveness and sustainability of initiatives pertaining to gender, equity, social inclusion, localization, climate resilience, and private sector engagement. This position is contingent upon award. Uganda citizens and residents are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the COP to manage program resources, technical implementation, and completion of work plan activities and program deliverables.
- Lead the preparation of annual workplans and annual budgets for all project activities.
- Participate in the management of annual workplans and budgets.
- Support the COP in the coordination of roles and responsibilities of Specialists.
- Support the COP in the coordination of activities implemented by sub-contractors.
- Manage internal operations within the project.
- Lead Budget vs Actual reviews.
- Guide the preparation of SOWs for all consultants hired by the project.
- Comply with all IBTCI regulations pertaining to personnel management and the procurement of goods and services in support of project activities.
- Support the extraction, cleaning, mining, compilation, analysis and visualization of PEPFAR and non-PEPFAR data (e.g., malaria, TB, reproductive health and MCH).
- Contribute to the design, piloting and revision of data collection tools based on client and field needs.
- Lead the development, finalization, and revision (as / when needed) of contract technical deliverables (Monitoring Plan, Learning Plan, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual and Annual Reports, Training Materials, IP Workshops, Lessons Learned Report and Final Report).
- Lead DQAs.
- Coordinate all training activities.
- Present findings and lessons learned as required.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative field research as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- At least ten years of experience in M&E plan design, data collection, and conducting qualitative and quantitative field research.
- At least five years of experience in team management and/or Deputy Chief of Party responsibilities.
- Previous experience providing technical support to M&E support projects, or large-scale evaluations
Education:
- An advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, nutrition, demography, statistics, project management, international development, or related field
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative field research using document review, direct observation, focus groups, Key Informant Interviews, and small- and large-scale surveys.
- Previous experience implementing, monitoring, or evaluating humanitarian programs in: WASH, health, logistics and relief commodities, shelter, protection, and food assistance.
- Strong understanding of local context and conflict zone challenges.
Proven ability to manage a team to ensure timely and quality submission of project deliverables.
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 does have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
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:
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 & human capacity development, 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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