Current Job Vacancies at International Business and Technical Consultants Inc (IBTCI)

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 two 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. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Chief of Party Location: Abuja, Nigeria Reports to: Home Office Project Director Type: Regular, Full-Time Classification: This is a managerial, exempt level position Overview

• IBTCI is currently seeking a Chief of Party. This is a full-time position based in Abuja, Nigeria, with remote management of data collection teams in northeast Nigeria, and frequent travel to Maiduguri, Nigeria for partner meetings.
• The project will establish and undertake independent monitoring programs in Northeast Nigeria, and aims to increase partners’ understanding of the outputs, progresses, challenges, successes, and lessons learned of selected projects.
• This position is contingent upon award.

• Provide overall management, guidance and direction for the project.
• Oversee the completion of all deliverables, ensuring compliance and timely submission.
• Serve as the primary liaison with client, IBTCI Home Office, Implementing Partners, and subcontractors.
• Manage remote third-party monitoring organizations in Nigeria.
• Ensure quality control, compliance, and completion of all technical outputs and deliverables under the contract, including the necessary flexibility to adjust to changing client needs and political developments in the region.
• Provide technical guidance to client and Implementing Partners to define and determine data collection methods, monitoring processes and performance metrics intended to measure results.
• Communicate accomplishments and concerns based on field findings in a professional manner.
• Provide on-going capacity building and mentorship to the technical assistance and third party verification teams.
• Participate in the generation of program-wide reporting products.
• Ensure adequate Duty of Care and Do No Harm protocols are developed and adhered to the all team members.
• Travel is essential, and may include travel to fragile and conflict-affected areas.  An average of 25% to 35% travel for project implementation and/or project management of business development initiatives.  (Percentages may vary depending on IBTCI business needs).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in International Affairs, Social Science, or a related field.
• At least 10 years’ of progressively responsible experience in the humanitarian, development, or transition field.
• Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation is required.
• At least five years of experience managing teams.
• At least two years of experience working in conflict zones.
• Must have previous experience managing third party monitoring projects or Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) support projects.

• Previous experience conducting quantitative and qualitative field research in conflict zones.
• Proven ability working on programs implemented in Africa desirable.
• Prior experience implementing a donor-funded program, particularly USAID, highly preferred.
• Oral and written proficiency in Arabic desirable.
• Demonstrated ability managing sub-contractors highly desired.
• Previous experience implementing programs in Nigeria highly preferred.

• Work is typically performed in an office environment, with some time spent in the field.

• This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

• This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

• IBTCI is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party. To be based in Abuja, Nigeria with frequent travel to Maiduguri, Nigeria. This is a full time-time positions with regional travel. It also includes remote management of data collection teams in Nigeria.
• The project will establish and undertake independent monitoring of US-government-funded programs in northeast Nigeria, and aims to increase the donor and its partners’ understanding of the outputs, progresses, challenges, successes, and lessons learned of selected projects. This position is contingent upon award.

• Provide overall technical design, data analysis and reporting writing direction to the project team.
• Manage the technical implementation of the project.
• Ensure deliverables represent the outcomes of sound, ethical and verifiable data collection and analysis.
• Travel is essential, and may include travel to fragile and conflict-affected areas. An average of 25% to 35% travel for project implementation and/or project management of business development initiatives. (Percentages may vary depending IBTCI business needs).
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the humanitarian, transition, or development field; with two of the last five years managing teams.
• At least one year of experience in conflict zones.
• Must have previous experience providing technical support to third party monitoring projects or Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) support projects, or evaluations.

• Bachelor's degree in International Affairs, Social Science, Statistics or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.

• Previous experience conducting quantitative and qualitative field research in conflict zones.
• Proven ability implementing programs in Africa desired.
• Demonstrated experience designing monitoring and verification systems or other rigorous qualitative and quantitative research designs.
• Previous experience implementing third party monitoring projects, M&E support projects, or evaluations.
• Prior experience in data analysis and report writing.
• Proven experience managing local staff.
• Previous experience with managing sub-contractors is highly desirable.
• Oral and written proficiency in Arabic desirable.

• Work is typically performed in an office environment, with some time spent in the field.

• This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
• Travel: International travel required.