Senior Manager - Monitoring and Evaluation, Vienna

post:Senior Manager - Monitoring and Evaluation, Vienna

International Business & Technical Consultants Inc.
8614 Westwood Center Dr.
Vienna, VA, United States
Tel: (703) 749-0100
Job Description

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc
. (IBTCI),  a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over eighty-five countries and has implemented over one hundred and fifty projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth, democracy & governance, and agriculture. IBTCI has a major focus in conflict/post-conflict and transitional settings. Quality and integrity form the foundation of our values.

IBTCI is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation to support its growing M&E portfolio. This position will be based in our Vienna, VA Home Office. U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will work within IBTCI's Monitoring and Evaluation Practice Area in a dynamic operational environment. As an integral member of this small business, the Senior Manager will have opportunities to hone in on a range of technical, managerial, and business development skills and demonstrate leadership. Following are his/her responsibilities:

Technical

•     Lead and support M&E projects.
•     Conduct project evaluations, assessments, or policy studies.
•     Design (or provide technical assistance in the design of) program evaluations; research methodologies; instruments and tools; and performance monitoring systems.
•     Conduct data analysis of evaluation results.
•     Providing M&E capacity building services.
•     Prepare and present technical work at conferences, meeting; submit papers for publication.

Management

•     Strategic oversight for contract implementation including oversight of logistical and operational aspects of contracts.
•     Supervise M&E coordinators.
•     Quality control for contracts and work products submitted by consultants.
•     Budget management and oversight for contracts.
•     Facilitate development of consultant and sub-contractor contracts and purchase order agreements.
•     Manage relationships with U.S. and internationally-based consultants and sub-contractors.
•     Serve as primary DC-based point-of-contact for USG COTR, as needed
•     Provide management backstopping for consultant teams in the field.
•     Represent IBTCI in project implementation meetings with partners or clients. 

Business Development

•     Identify, initiate and implement new business development opportunities.
•     Lead or serve as a team member in proposal preparation activities.
•     Prepare M&E sections of proposals in technical areas other than M&E.
•     Managing M&E practice resources in project implementation.
•     Represent IBTCI in business development with partners or clients.
•     Oversee consultant recruitment for proposals and short term technical assistance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•     Master's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, International Affairs, Public Policy; Public Administration, Business Administration and/or Statistics/Social Research; doctoral degree desired.
•     Ten years' experience in program management of foreign assistance or donor projects.
•     Seven to 10 years of experience in providing technical assistance in the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of foreign assistance programs;
•     Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative assessment and evaluation design, implementation and analysis techniques for development programs is essential;
•     Expertise in M&E-related activities such as statistical analysis, impact evaluation, performance evaluations, instrument design and management, M&E training;
•     Demonstrated experience in using SPSS, STATA and/or other analytical software packages;
•     Demonstrated experience in global health with in-depth knowledge of at least one of the following programmatic areas:  HIV/AIDS, maternal, neonatal, and child health, reproductive health and family planning, nutrition, malaria or other infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and/or health systems strengthening;
•     Experience working on USAID-funded projects and USAID Evaluation Policy;
•     Experience in proposal development ranging from capture management; partnering; research; recruitment; technical writing; and support to costing;
•     Experience in financial and contract management desired;
•     Familiarity with the development and NGO community and its actors;
•     Overseas experience developing, managing or implementing M&E programs in low income countries;
•     Strong oral and written communication skills required;
•     Ability to effectively work in teams and embrace participatory approaches;
•     Capacity to work in a fast-paced work environment on multiple tasks;
•     Takes pride in the quality and integrity of his/her work;
•     Demonstrable results oriented, flexible and problem solving skills;
•     Fluency in English and French is required.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY :

Attach your CV, cover letter, references, and an original writing sample to “Senior Manager M&E”. Only finalists will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please. IBTCI is an equal opportunity employer.

Experience & Qualifications

•     Master's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, International Affairs, Public Policy; Public Administration, Business Administration and/or Statistics/Social Research; doctoral degree desired.
•     Ten years' experience in program management of foreign assistance or donor projects.
•     Seven to 10 years of experience in providing technical assistance in the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of foreign assistance programs;
•     Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative assessment and evaluation design, implementation and analysis techniques for development programs is essential;
•     Expertise in M&E-related activities such as statistical analysis, impact evaluation, performance evaluations, instrument design and management, M&E training;
•     Demonstrated experience in using SPSS, STATA and/or other analytical software packages;
•     Demonstrated experience in global health with in-depth knowledge of at least one of the following programmatic areas: HIV/AIDS, maternal, neonatal, and child health, reproductive health and family planning, nutrition, malaria or other infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and/or health systems strengthening;
•     Experience working on USAID-funded projects and USAID Evaluation Policy;
•     Experience in proposal development ranging from capture management; partnering; research; recruitment; technical writing; and support to costing;
•     Experience in financial and contract management desired;
•     Familiarity with the development and NGO community and its actors;
•     Overseas experience developing, managing or implementing M&E programs in low income countries;
•     Strong oral and written communication skills required;
•     Ability to effectively work in teams and embrace participatory approaches;
•     Capacity to work in a fast-paced work environment on multiple tasks;
•     Takes pride in the quality and integrity of his/her work;
•     Demonstrable results oriented, flexible and problem solving skills;
•     Fluency in English and French is required.
• Closing Date: Monday, 12 August 2013