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 II, GH-TAMS
Department/Location: Washington DC
Reports To: Deputy Director Projects
Type: Regular Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Overview: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager II 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 II 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 Deputy Director – Projects.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities: The Project Manager II will typically work on larger, more complex and/ or urgent assignment requests depending on assignment numbers/ demand. In addition, the Project Manager II will have knowledge management and training responsibilities. The Project Manager II should have demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Manage large, complex and/or urgent assignment requests in 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. The Project Manager II may be tasked with sourcing targeted groups of technical experts, or other recruiting support tasks beyond individual assignment recruiting.
- Responsible for all logistical support for consultants both in the United States and overseas. Tasked with logistically complex assignments.
- Coordinate and track project activities and consultants through planning, implementation, and reporting phases, under the supervision of the Deputy Director – Projects.
- 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. Proactively monitor issues before they become challenges that impact delivery of services and share systems improvement with the Deputy Director level.
- Ensure necessary USAID approvals are obtained in a timely manner by preparing official notifications to USAID and other key stakeholders.
- Independently and accurately draft cost estimates. Track expenditures and carefully monitor assignment level budgets. Draft and maintain Assignment-specific pipelines.
- Participate in, and/or chair team-wide meetings and initiatives.
- Conduct trainings/orientations for 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.
- Implement administrative start up and close-out of assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Six years of total work experience.
- Four years of project management work experience of large, complex, and rapid response assignments.
- 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.
- Outstanding 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, business, 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 other development fields.
- Fluency in another language (French or Spanish).
Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Currently the company 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.
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 not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: None.
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
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.
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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