Senegal: Chief of Party- USAID/Senegal Mission-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation Project

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. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including democracy and governance, education, economic growth, environment, and global health.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

IBTCI is seeking staff for the USAID/Senegal Mission-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation Projectto support the USAID/Senegal. The purpose of this award is to conduct studies and evaluation activities, including, but not limited to; activity/project design and progress assessments, performance evaluations, baseline data collection, target setting, and statement of work (SOW) development for evaluation activities. Overall, this award seeks to improve performance management at all levels to help the Mission meet Agency requirements, make better informed strategic and management decisions, and advance Agency learning.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief of Party will work closely with USAID/Senegal to ensure that tasks are completed and the objectives are successfully met. The COP will perform the following:

· Coordinate and be responsible for all design, data collection, monitoring, report generation, evaluation and related tasks;

· Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the contract in accordance with USAID reporting requirements;

· Act as the primary liaison between IBTCI and USAID/Senegal, and adjust, as needed, operations to fit the requirements of USAID, and ensure compliance with USAID regulations and policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Chief of Party must have:

· An advanced degree in relevant subject areas, preferably in International Development and/or Development Management with an emphasis on Monitoring and Evaluation;

· At least ten (10) years’ experience working in project management in developing countries, preferably including experience in conflict and post-conflict and in Latin America and the Caribbean;

· A proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills, including being an articulate speaker and sympathetic listener;

· Demonstrated ability to assemble, quickly and effectively, and to manage a highly-skilled, interdisciplinary team;

· Demonstrated ability to interact with and lead a broad range of governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors;

· Demonstrated ability to design, implement detailed, organized, timely, accurate monitoring and evaluation programs;

· Demonstrated excellent writing and presentation ability, as well as experience successfully leading an intercultural team in a development context;

· Excellent analytical skills and fluency in French and English;

· Prior experience working with USAID is required.

Please submit all application materials along with three references here https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com/.