Company Profile
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 has implemented over two hundred projects globally. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and donor agencies in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and learning across diverse sectors including education, agriculture, food security, health, economic growth, humanitarian assistance, stabilization and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.
Position Description
IBTCI is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for a long-term Early Grade Reading (EGRA) M&E project. Position will be located in Malawi. The COP must have strong management and leadership skills, and actively engage in all aspects of program management. S/he will serve as the main point of contact between USAID and IBTCI, and will have close, daily collaboration with the client and project in-country staff. This position is contingent upon award and will be based dually in Malawi/United States.
Responsibilities
· Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to produce project results and deliverables, and overall management of the operational, financial, and administrative aspects of the project;
· Serve as the project’s primary liaison with USAID, government counterparts, academic institutions and local partners; collaboratively implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision;
· Provide technical and administrative direction and guidance, place and support all technical experts carrying out technical requirements;
· Develop and oversee an annual project cycle, work planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with the USAID annual planning cycle;
· Monitor the progress and pace of project implementation, assuring that the full potential of the program is realized through the promotion of high-quality work and internal quality control;
· Supervise the work and assess the performance of all long term and short term advisors, consultants, and staff;
· Clarify roles, delegate responsibilities to senior staff, and clearly communicate expectations for staff contribution to project activities;
· Manage and supervise the work of all long term and short term advisors and subcontractors, in compliance with USAID rules and regulations;
· Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications.
Requirements
· Education; Master’s Degree in International Relations, International Development, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or a related field is required. Ph.D., is desirable;
· At least 10 years of experience in managing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) programs, particularly in education projects in developing countries, is required, experience in Early Grade Reading projects is highly valuable;
· Previous experience managing large USAID M&E contracts, a focus in education is desirable;
· Experience in establishing M&E systems, particularly of education programs is highly desired;
· Financial management experience, including budgeting; overseeing grants management; financial management (tracking, reporting and accounting);
· Experience in overseeing program start-up and close-out, and hiring, training, and supervising local personnel is highly desired;
· Must be professionally fluent in written and spoken English;
· Experience in Malawi and/or Sub-Saharan Africa is required.
HOW TO APPLY:
To Apply: Please submit a detailed CV, cover letter, and 3 references under the respective job header at https://careers2-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/1252/chief-of-party---malawi/job. Only final candidates will be contacted.
