About Us
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.
Job Title: Technical Advisor/Subject Matter Expert for Humanitarian Assistance (Senior)
Department/Location: Washington DC/Vienna, USA
Reports To: Practice Head
Type: Regular Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Clearance Required: N/A
Overview:
IBTCI is seeking a Technical Advisor/Subject Matter Expert for Humanitarian Assistance (Senior) for the Department of State funded, West-Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Third-party Monitoring Services for Humanitarian Assistance to Palestinians Activity. The project aims to provide support to PRM’s ongoing oversight of humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon through in-person and remote observation of implementing partners’ (IPs) program activities and through the collection and independent analysis of partner performance and risk management data.
The Senior Technical Advisor/Subject Matter Expert will provide technical direction to the contract, and quality assurance on all deliverables. This position is not anticipated to be full-time and will be based in HQ.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Ensure all data collection tools, reports, and deliverables are appropriate for use in humanitarian settings and appropriate for with vulnerable populations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Advanced degree in social sciences, humanitarian policy, or other relevant technical or sectoral expertise.
- Experience implementing or monitoring humanitarian assistance, including for public international organizations or international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
- Demonstrated in one or more technical sectors of PRM-funded partner intervention, such as food security, protection, health, WASH, shelter, cash-based interventions, etc.
- Strong English speaking/writing ability.
- Experience in Middle East region required.
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in international affairs, social science, Statistics, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with the operational context and challenges in conflict-affected or fragile environments.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and team management skills.
- Experience with data visualization tools and infographics is a plus.
Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment.
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.A.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About the Organization:
IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education & human capacity development, energy & infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients’ missions.
IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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