Senior Learning Specialist

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: Senior Learning Specialist

Department/Location: Conflict, Crisis and Governance / Bamako, Mali

Reports To: Chief of Party or other personnel as designated

Type: Regular Full-Time

Classification: This is a managerial, exempt level position and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Overview: IBTCI is currently seeking a Senior Learning Specialist for a proposal for the five-year Mali Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Platform. The purpose of this project is to establish a monitoring platform which will 1) conduct third-party monitoring on behalf of USAID Mali; 2) conduct data quality assessments data collected in non-permissive environments; and 3) provide logistical support for external USAID Mali meetings/events. This position is contingent on award and is open to third country nationals and local nationals only.
Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Review the Mission CLA Plan to identify strengths and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Work closely with USAID/Mission staff to identify CLA priorities and plan and develop relevant activities.
• Lead the delivery of trainings, workshops and other learning events with USAID, implementing partners, and local evaluation firms in Mali.
• Design and facilitate stocktaking exercises with various USAID entities.
• Conduct annual Country Development Cooperation Strategy Portfolio Reviews
• Assess and track USAID mission and Implementing Partner Staff capacity; design and facilitate capacity building opportunities through interactive training sessions, brown bag presentation and/or any other appropriate format.
• Spearhead Local M&E Firm Capacity Development in a three phased approach so that partners organizations can apply for, win, and successfully manage MEL work with IPs and USAID.
• Support evaluation and monitoring teams through providing input to design of lessons learned capture, after-action- reviews, scenario planning events, and pause-and-reflect workshops.
• Write reports related to CLA activities including – but not limited to- training reports, event reports, and quarterly and annual reports.
  Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• At least ten 10 years’ experience supporting donor-funded projects in Africa or elsewhere.
• A minimum of ten years of progressive professional experience in communication, action learning and knowledge management, a strong background in monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in organizational learning and knowledge management with a proven understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning concepts, methods, and approaches.
• Have experience in designing, facilitating tailored learning activities including event management.
• Have in-depth knowledge of development theory, systems thinking, and organizational change management.
• Familiarity with USAID policies related to evaluation and performance management.
• Strong written and oral communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work for extended periods in insecure and diverse environments.
• French Level III (General Professional Proficiency) and English Level III (General Professional Proficiency).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous experience on a USAID-funded award.
• Development and oversight of learning systems for clients.
• Prior experience working in Mali preferred.

Education: Master’s degree in development or a related development field, such as Economics, Evaluation

Sciences, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other discipline related to

Development assistance required.

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.

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.

Travel: Domestic and 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, 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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