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 local Capacity Building Specialist to serve under a long-term USAID/Malawi Early Grade Reading Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) project in Malawi. This position will be based out of Lilongwe, Malawi and is contingent upon award. Local Malawian candidates that meet position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Organizing and managing training and mentoring activities for USAID Mission Staff and implementing partners;
- Developing systems, capacity, and ownership of local partners and the timely achievement of related indicators, performance criteria, and benchmarks through customized training activities;
- Meeting regularly with USAID to support program implementation, team building, and early identification of problems or issues;
- Overseeing the design and implementation of all capacity building-related project activities, including supporting other team members on tasks as needed;
- Working closely with project staff to coach USAID Mission Staff and implementing partners in gathering, analyzing, and assessing data and information to measure program performance and impact.
Requirements
- Education; Masters or higher university degree in relevant subject areas including Organizational Development, International Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field are highly desirable;
- Experience in designing and implementing capacity building projects, preferably in Malawi or Sub Saharan Africa;
- Proven experience implementing capacity building activities;
- Demonstrated knowledge of development Building/Knowledge Management systems, training materials and events management;
- Proven experience in training and capacity building for USAID Missions in Malawi;
- Excellent facilitation and team management skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and outstanding interpersonal skills;
- Must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English and Chichewa.
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/1256/local-capacity-building-speci.... Only final candidates will be contacted.
