FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Information and Communications Technology Specialist(ICT)for the upcomingS****trengthening Agribusiness and Fostering Rural Alimentation (SAFRA) Project****that aims to promote agriculture value chains and food security development, improve nutrition and health status and poverty reduction.
Project Description:
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Specialist will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to design and implement ICT activities for an integrated nutrition and agriculture project at the community and household level. The ICT activities will work in conjunction with the programs’ nutrition and livelihoods/household economic strengthening interventions. This position requires comprehensive understanding of and experience in the areas of ICTs for development.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Technically supervise and manage all ICT program activities (including four technical officers) across four provinces including lead design, development and implementation of technical guidance.
- Provide technical assistance to partner organizations on ICT concepts and principles.
- Led the overall project design, the development of a training strategy for ICT training, coordinate with private sector partners and other project partners on implementing ICT-related project activities, and oversee content development and management of the youth portal.
- Develop and instruct partners on effective methodologies for identifying appropriate ICT methods for specific households, depending on the needs and resources of those households; train/mentor these partners in principles and standards for good implementation of these interventions.
- Provide day-to-day management of the project’s ICT activities.
- Evaluate and assist USAID thinking through the deployment of agriculturally appropriate technology based solutions Manage the work of any research firms and/or consultants hired by the project to assist with ICT approaches. This includes building capacity of local implementing partners to implement quality and successful work.
- Collaborate with other technical specialists and stakeholders beyond the project to ensure coordination of materials and communication message strategies and avoid gaps and overlaps.
- Ensure that ICT materials are pre-tested, proved effective and used efficiently and by the correct target group.
- Help develop, maintain, and follow the indicators set in the workplan for ICT.
- Work with M&E Advisor to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of these activities.
- Contribute to regular quarterly and annual reports to the client.
- Document project results and impacts in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, client satisfaction, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience and demonstrated results in ICT for development.
- Knowledge of and experience with telecommunications and mobile money platforms preferred; experience in economic development, agriculture, financial inclusion or microfinance preferred; experience in GIS mapping preferred.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Mozambique and targeted communication to stimulate behavior change.
- Ability to organize systems to monitor results.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English and Portuguese.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Master’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Communications, Marketing, Social Sciences, Information Technology, Agriculture, Business Administration, Development Economics.
- At least 6 years of experience working on agribusiness development programs, especially USAID-funded project/programs.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing systems sustainable and scalable approaches to use information and communications technology that improve the impact of agriculture value chain projects.
- Familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and procedures (highly preferred), or those of other donors, donor-funded projects, community-based projects, or corporate social responsibility projects.
- Proven abilities to set priorities, to multi-task, and to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
- Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel within the country as needed.
- Oral and written English language required.
- Portuguese fluency required.
FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
