International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
About Us
We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm working some of the most complex and impactful development problems worldwide. We work on programs that help government agencies, private companies and donors improve the lives of others. At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and address critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.
Job Title: Project Manager I/ GH-TAMS
Department/Location: ISPI/Washington DC
Reports To: Deputy Director
Type: Regular Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Overview of the Position:
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager I to work with the Global Health Technical Assistance and Mission Support (GH-TAMS) project team in Washington, DC. GH-TAMS is a five-year USAID-funded contract. GH-TAMS supports USAID operating units working on health-related activities by providing access to high-quality technical expertise and management support.
As a Project Manager I you will be a full-time employee working as part of a team to manage independent consultants and implement procedures for GH-TAMS assignments. This position reports to the Senior Project Manager.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The Project Manager I will typically work on general assignment requests. The Project Manager I should have demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Manage the assignment planning process, including working with USAID clients to develop scopes of work (SOWs), cost estimates, and implementation timelines.
- Recruit technical experts (consultants) to conduct GH-TAMS assignments. Serve as recruiting manager for their assignments.
- Responsible for all logistical support for consultants both in the United States and overseas.
- Coordinate and track project activities and consultants through planning, implementation, and reporting phases, under the supervision of the Senior Project Manager and Project Deputy Director.
- Facilitate smooth workflow by maintaining regular communication with project employees, clients, and consultants to ensure that clients and consultants are supported throughout the course of their assignments.
- Ensure necessary USAID approvals are obtained in a timely manner by drafting official notifications to USAID and other key stakeholders.
- Draft cost estimates with the support of a Finance & Admin team partner. Track expenditures and carefully monitor assignment level budgets. Maintain Assignment-specific pipelines.
- Participate in team-wide meetings and initiatives.
- Assist in the training/orientation of project staff and consultants on operations, procedures, and tools.
- Promote integration and cross-fertilization of ideas, information, and best practices across assignments.
- Collaborate with GH-TAMS employees to develop reports and other contractual deliverables ensuring timely submission and quality of content.
- Implement administrative close-out of assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Four years of total work experience.
- Three years of project management-related work experience.
- Experience with donor or USG-funded projects in a US headquarters environment.
- Knowledge of international development issues.
- Well-organized, strong attention to detail, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, anticipates work requirements, and problem solves.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Team player, flexible, and proactive.
- Familiarity with Excel, database use, and presentation software (Microsoft Office).
- Oral and written fluency in English.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, global health or related field.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Master’s degree in international affairs, global health, business, or related field.
- Knowledge of international public health and/or development fields.
- Fluency in another language (French or Spanish).
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Currently IBTCI is allowing for remote work due to COVID-19 in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area. This can be updated by the company.
COVID Vaccine Status: As a condition of employment, IBTCI requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or request for an accommodation with HR that is consistent with our COVID-19 safety protocols and policies.
Work Authorization: You should be authorized to work in the U.S.A.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About the Organization:
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.
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.
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