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DRC MECC/19.013

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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.

Overview:

MECC is a five-year contract implemented by IBTCI and its subcontractor, Management Systems International (MSI), to provide monitoring, evaluation, analytic, coordination, and research services to the Mission’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS),and the USAID/DFID joint education program (ACCELERE!). It is intended to support Mission-wide objectives and provide analytical tools and services that allows the Mission to undertake performance management that will guide the mint he full implementation of the CDCS PMP and ACCELERE! results framework.  MECC services include performance monitoring, support to the Mission’s Learning Agenda, coordination amongs take holders at the provincial level, and M&E capacity building for Mission staff, IPs, and other relevant take holders.
IBTCI is seeking to hire professionals for the following positions:

1) Assessment/ Monitoring and Evaluation (A/M&E) Specialist:

Job Title: Assessment/ Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant
Department/Location: Crisis, Conflict & Governance/ Kinshasa, DRC
Reports To: Deputy Chief of Party
Type: STTA
Classification: Consultant        

The Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation (A/M&E) Specialist is a STTA position based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that may require travel to field sites.  Tasks to which he/she will offer support include providing donors and Implementing Partners (IPs) with high-level, technical, analytical, advisory, training and related support services for performance and impact measurement, performance-based communication and information management, monitoring and evaluation. Additionally, the A/M&E Specialist will support the design and management of evaluations, analyses, and assessments. The A/M&E Specialist will provide expertise on evaluation methodology, including sampling procedures, survey methodologies, and qualitative data collection methods. The A/M&E Specialist will also be relied on for quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The A/M&E Specialist will provide expertise in the planning and coordination of performance and impact evaluations, operational research, baseline assessment, survey design and methodology, and research. The A/M&E Specialist will report to the A/M&E Specialist/DCOP. The period of performance for this consultancy is about 4 months beginning in late December 2019, for an estimated LOE of 82 days.

Please note that the DRC has a security threat level of 5. The incumbent will need to follow the advice of his/her security advisor(s) and must have added awareness of his/her surroundings.

Responsibilities

Using your expertise and subject matter skills, contribute tasks on specific task orders and/or contracts. Task could include but are not limited to:

Scope of Work:

Assessment Leadership

• Lead the design of methodologies and tool development for USAID Activity assessments.
• Manage and oversee implementation of assessments.
• Lead analysis and reporting on assessment results.
• Provide senior level technical assistance in monitoring, evaluation and learning activities.
• Lead the development and implementation of a CDCS End-Line Assessment Senior M&E Technical Support – as needed
• Provide oversight of data quality assessments and reports.
• Provide technical support in the development of tools and methodologies as well as quality control for the USAID/DRC TPM program.
• Provide technical support and oversight of the CDCS endline assessment/perception survey and report.
• Provide technical assistance to USAID technical teams in the review of M&E strategies and documents such as A-MELPS, evaluation designs, assessments, etc.
• Support the delivery of MEL trainings for USAID/DRC staff and/or other specialized trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Serve in the above consultant capacity to support the IBTCI technical practice of Crisis, Conflict & Governance.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to directly communicate with IBTCI clients.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to have decision making authority on final work product.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge of monitoring, evaluation methods and performance management including indicator development, data collection and analysis, data quality assessments, performance reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading assessment and survey design, quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, quantitative and qualitative analysis methods, and quantitative and qualitative data collection instrument/tool design.
• Willingness to work for extended periods in insecure and diverse environments.
• Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders, including donor/development organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders and project beneficiaries.
• Prior Africa experience preferred, francophone Africa experience desired, experience working in DRC and/or Great Lakes region is strongly desired.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in M&E, survey and assessment design and implementation with at least five years of experience in an international development context required.
• Experience advising clients on knowledge management, organizational development, and strategic communications in an international development context required.
• Demonstrated expertise of USAID M&E principles and requirements, including familiarity with ADS 203
• Strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities, able to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks
• Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively with others to create and maintain a team environment and culture
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills in English and French.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and edit reports and technical documents.
• Demonstrated high quality analytical and problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with standard/office IT applications

Education:  Master’s degree in management, international development, economics, public policy, statistics, political science, health, education, or a related field required; PhD preferred.

How to Apply:
Please apply for this job online at  https://careers2-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/2430/assessment%2c-monitoring-%26-evaluation-specialist/job and please send a copy of updated CV along with 3 contact persons in pdf or Word format to meccrecruitment@gmail.com by the deadline of December 31st, 2019 Kinshasa Time.

2) DO2 Assessment Subject Matter Expert

Assignment Title: DO2 Assessment Subject Matter Expert
Department/Location: Crisis, Conflict & Governance/ Kinshasa, DRC
Technical Point of Contact: DO2 Assessment Team Leader
Type: Consultant
Classification: Consultancy

The DO2 Assessment Subject Matter Expert will be designing the assessment and data collection tools, conducting interviews and discussions, conducting data analysis, and drafting an assessment report centered on USAID’s service delivery and coordination with selected Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (GDRC) entities, civil society and private sector actors. This consultancy is expected to begin in January 2020 and will be about 4-5 months in Duration.

Please note that the DRC has a security threat level of 5. The incumbent will need to follow the advice of his/her security advisor(s) and must have added awareness of his/her surroundings.

Responsibilities:
Using your expertise and subject matter skills, contribute tasks on specific task orders and/or contracts.  Tasks could include, but not be limited to:

Scope of Work:  

• Provide technical expertise in international development service delivery at all stages of the assessment.
• Support the development of the assessment design, including key questions, methods and instruments.
• Provide input into the design of data collection tools and data analysis plan.
• Contribute to and support data collection
• Support data analysis.
• Assist in the drafting of the assessment report, including recommendations.
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of key findings and recommendations to USAID and other selected stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able and willing to be mobile and agile at a moment’s notice in case of an emergency.
• In case of an emergency situation, must be able and willing to “duck and seek cover”, which may require the individual to exit the vehicle, unaided, and hurriedly seek shelter elsewhere, as needed, in the event of a roadside emergency.
• Serve in the above consultant capacity to support the IBTCI technical practice of Crisis, Conflict & Governance.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to directly communicate with IBTCI clients.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to have decision making authority on final work product.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge about USAID programming policy implementation.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a cross-cultural team.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of social science qualitative and/or quantitative research methods in the collection and analysis of data.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in international development
• At least two to three years of experience working on USAID-funded projects
• Experience working on assessments/analysis including design, implementation and analysis.
• Experience working in the DRC or Great Lakes region required.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and edit reports and technical documents.
• Familiarity with standard/office IT applications.
• Verbal and written proficiency in English and
• Verbal and written fluency in French

Education:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Public Policy, International Development, Political Science, International Relations, Statistics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this job online at  https://careers2-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/2434/do2-assessment-subject-matter-expert/job and please send a copy of updated CV along with 3 contact persons in pdf or Word format to meccrecruitment@gmail.com by the deadline of December 31st, 2019 Kinshasa Time.

3) DO2 Assessment Team Leader

Assignment Title: DO2 Assessment Team Leader
Department/Location: Crisis, Conflict & Governance/ Kinshasa, DRC
Technical Point of Contact: Assessment/Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist or DCOP
Type: Consultant
Classification: Consultancy      

The DO2 Assessment Team Leader will be designing the assessment and data collection tools, conducting interviews and discussions, conducting data analysis, and drafting an assessment report centered on USAID’s service delivery and coordination with selected Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (GDRC) entities, civil society and private sector actors. This consultancy is expected to begin in January 2020 and will be about 4-5 months in Duration.

Please note that the DRC has a security threat level of 5. The incumbent will need to follow the advice of his/her security advisor(s) and must have added awareness of his/her surroundings.

Responsibilities:
Using your expertise and subject matter skills, contribute tasks on specific task orders and/or contracts.  Tasks could include, but not be limited to:

Scope of Work:  

• Lead the development of the assessment plan, including the assessment workplan and milestones for the various stages of the assessment.
• Lead and finalize the assessment design, including conducting a literature review, the development of data collection tools, and data analysis plan.
• Lead and oversee data collection.
• Lead data analysis.
• Draft Assessment report and incorporate client feedback for final report.
• Prepare and present (orally and via powerpoint) findings and recommendations to USAID and other stakeholders.
• Participate in discussions and interviews with key donors, NGOs active in service delivery-related areas, and GDRC and USAID officials.
• Participate at site visits to project activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able and willing to be mobile and agile at a moment’s notice in case of an emergency.
• In case of an emergency situation, must be able and willing to “duck and seek cover”, which may require the individual to exit the vehicle, unaided, and hurriedly seek shelter elsewhere, as needed, in the event of a roadside emergency.
• Serve in the above consultant capacity to support the IBTCI technical practice of Crisis, Conflict & Governance. 
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to directly communicate with IBTCI clients.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to have decision making authority on final work product.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge about USAID programming policy implementation.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a cross-cultural team.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of social science qualitative and/or quantitative research methods in the collection and analysis of data.
• Significant experience working with international donor-funded activities, particularly in USG strategic and activity planning.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 10 years of international development experience.
• Five years of experience working on USAID-funded projects
• Experience leading assessments/analysis including design, implementation and analysis.
• Experience representing U.S. Government interests to outside stakeholders, including implementing partners, the private sector, foreign donor organizations, and host-government officials.
• Demonstrated ability to provide and edit reports and technical documents.
• Familiarity with standard/office IT applications.
• Verbal and written fluency in English and French

Education:  Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in Public Policy, International Development, Political Science, International Relations, Statistics, or related field.

How to Apply:
Please apply for this job online at  https://careers2-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/2433/do2-assessment-team-leader/job and please send a copy of updated CV along with 3 contact persons in pdf or Word format to meccrecruitment@gmail.com by the deadline of December 31st, 2019 Kinshasa Time

4) Gender Assessment Subject Matter Expert

Assignment Title: Gender Assessment Subject Matter Expert
Department/Location: Crisis, Conflict & Governance/ Kinshasa, DRC
Technical Point of Contact: Gender Assessment Team Leader
Type: Consultant
Classification: Consultancy

IBTCI is seeking a Gender Specialist to: 1) Identify gender-related opportunities, constraints, gaps, and potential approaches to increase gender equity and access to development outcomes for men and women, boys and girls, 2) Identify and assess broader systemic and structural issues within the DRC, including the Government of DRC (GDRC) gender-related policies and programs, 3) Identify the gender dimensions and drivers of conflict in the eastern DRC, 4) Identify gender-based constraints to equitable participation and access of men and women, boys and girls to services in USAID/DRC integrating programming approach including agriculture, private sector development, natural resources management, basic education, population, maternal health, HIV/AIDs, democracy and governance, and conflict response, and 5) Analyze how deeply embedded traditional customs, stereotypes, power relationships and balances, domestic workload and responsibility shared within the household, and masculinity considerations can have a negative impact on USAID programs and how USAID programs can positively influence them. This consultancy is expected to begin in January 2020 and will be about 4-5 months in duration. Must be authorized to work in DRC.

Please note that the DRC has a security threat level of 5. The incumbent will need to follow the advice of his/her security advisor(s) and must have added awareness of his/her surroundings.

Responsibilities:

Using your expertise and subject matter skills, contribute to tasks on specific task orders and/or contracts. Tasks could include but are not limited to:

Scope of Work:  

• Provide technical expertise in the area of gender at all stages of the assessment
• Support the development of the assessment design, including key questions, methods and instruments.
• Provide input into the design of data collection tools and data analysis plan.
• Contribute to and support data collection
• Support data analysis.
• Assist in the drafting of the assessment report, including recommendations.
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of key findings and recommendations to USAID and other selected stakeholders.
• Participate in discussions and interviews with key donors, NGOs active in gender-related areas, and GDRC and USAID officials.
• Participate at site visits to project activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able and willing to be mobile and agile at a moment’s notice in case of an emergency.
• In case of an emergency situation, must be able and willing to “duck and seek cover”, which may require the individual to exit the vehicle, unaided, and hurriedly seek shelter elsewhere, as needed, in the event of a roadside emergency.
• Serve in the above consultant capacity to support the IBTCI technical practice of Crisis, Conflict & Governance.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to directly communicate with IBTCI clients.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to have decision making authority on final work product.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge about USAID gender programming policy and analysis requirements.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a cross-cultural team.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of social science qualitative and/or quantitative research methods in the collection and analysis of data.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in international development.
• Two to three years of demonstrated experience in gender programming, research and/or evaluation in developing countries.
• Experience working on assessments/analysis of gender, including design, implementation and analysis.
• Experience working in the DRC or Great Lakes region required.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and edit reports and technical documents.
• Familiarity with standard/office IT applications
• Verbal and written proficiency in English and
• Verbal and written fluency in French.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Public Policy, Gender Studies, International Development, Political Science, International Relations, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Please apply for this job online at  https://careers2-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/2432/gender-assessment-subject-matter-expert/job and please send a copy of updated CV along with 3 contact persons in pdf or Word format to meccrecruitment@gmail.com by the deadline of December 31st, 2019 Kinshasa Time

5) Gender Assessment Team Leader

Assignment Title: Gender Assessment Team Leader
Department/Location: Crisis, Conflict & Governance/ Kinshasa, DRC
Technical Point of Contact: Assessment/Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist or DCOP
Type: Consultant
Classification: Consultancy        

IBTCI is seeking a Gender Specialist to: 1) Identify gender-related opportunities, constraints, gaps, and potential approaches to increase gender equity and access to development outcomes for men and women, boys and girls, 2) Identify and assess broader systemic and structural issues within the DRC, including the Government of DRC (GDRC) gender-related policies and programs, 3) Identify the gender dimensions and drivers of conflict in the eastern DRC, 4) Identify gender-based constraints to equitable participation and access of men and women, boys and girls to services in USAID/DRC integrating programming approach including agriculture, private sector development, natural resources management, basic education, population, maternal health, HIV/AIDs, democracy and governance, and conflict response, and 5) Analyze how deeply embedded traditional customs, stereotypes, power relationships and balances, domestic workload and responsibility shared within the household, and masculinity considerations can have a negative impact on USAID programs and how USAID programs can positively influence them. This consultancy is expected to begin in January 2020 and will be about 4-5 months in duration.

Please note that the DRC has a security threat level of 5. The incumbent will need to follow the advice of his/her security advisor(s) and must have added awareness of his/her surroundings.

Responsibilities:
Using your expertise and subject matter skills, contribute tasks on specific task orders and/or contracts. Tasks could include, but are not limited to:

Scope of Work:  

• Lead the development of the assessment plan, including the assessment workplan and milestones for the various stages of the assessment.
• Lead and finalize the assessment design, including conducting a literature review, the development of data collection tools, and data analysis plan.
• Lead and oversee data collection.
• Lead data analysis.
• Draft Assessment report and incorporate client feedback for final report.
• Prepare and present (orally and via powerpoint) findings and recommendations to USAID and other selected stakeholders.
• Participate in discussions and interviews with key donors, NGOs active in gender-related areas, and GDRC and USAID officials.
• Participate at site visits to project activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able and willing to be mobile and agile at a moment’s notice in case of an emergency.
• In case of an emergency situation, must be able and willing to “duck and seek cover”, which may require the individual to exit the vehicle, unaided, and hurriedly seek shelter elsewhere, as needed, in the event of a roadside emergency.
• Serve in the above consultant capacity to support the IBTCI technical practice of Crisis, Conflict & Governance. This position does not authorize/require the consultant to directly communicate with IBTCI clients.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to have decision making authority on final work product.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge about USAID gender programming policy and analysis requirements.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a cross-cultural team.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of social science qualitative and/or quantitative research methods in the collection and analysis of data.
• Significant experience working with international donor-funded activities, particularly in USG strategic and activity planning.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in international development.
• Five years of demonstrated experience in gender programming, research and/or evaluation in developing countries.
• Experience leading assessments/analysis of gender, including design, implementation and analysis.
• Experience working in the DRC or Great Lakes region required.
• Experience representing U.S. Government interests to outsider stakeholders, including implementing partners, the private sector, foreign donor organization, and host-government officials.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and edit reports and technical documents.
• Familiarity with standard/office IT applications
• Verbal and written fluency in English and French.

Education: Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in Public Policy, Gender Studies, International Development, Political Science, International Relations, or related field.

How to Apply:
Please apply for this job online at  https://careers2-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/2431/gender-assessment-team-leader/job and please send a copy of updated CV along with 3 contact persons in pdf or Word format to meccrecruitment@gmail.com by the deadline of December 31st, 2019 Kinshasa Time

For all position:

Working Environment:Work is typically performed in an office environment with some field work.
Physical Requirements:This position requires the incumbent to be mobile and agile at moment’s notice in case of emergency. 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: Position is based in Kinshasa with possible travel to provinces. International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.

Please note this statement of work 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, 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.  We are an E-Verify Employer.  VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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