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We are International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a global consulting firm working some of the most complex and impactful development problems worldwide. We work on programs that help government agencies, private companies and donors improve the lives of others. At IBTCI you will be part of an inclusive team that provides expert solutions and advice to understand and address critical problems while giving you opportunities to succeed and grow.
Job Title: Learning Specialist
Department/Location: Kinshasa/DRC
Reports To: Chief of Party
Type: Regular Full-Time
Classification: This is a managerial, exempt-level position
Overview:
IBTCI is currently seeking a Learning Specialist for its Monitoring, Evaluation and Coordination Contract (MECC) program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). MECC provides M&E and learning support to two innovative USAID/DRC initiatives; the cross-cutting Country Development Cooperation Strategy that supports a holistic development approach across multiple technical areas and emphasizes Mission-wide learning, and a comprehensive education program funded by USAID and DFID. This position is contingent upon client approval.
Please note that the DRC has a security threat level of 5. The incumbent will need to follow the advice of his/her security advisors(s) and must have added awareness of his/her surroundings.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Incorporate technical, contextual and experiential learning into the mission’s program cycle processes.
- Provide expert advice to USAID staff and partners on CLA.
- Develop and deliver written materials and briefings on CLA-related findings, recommendations, methods, tools and approaches during learning activities in the mission.
- Collaborate with the mission to identify key CLA priorities and plan and develop relevant CLA activities.
- Develop and facilitate trainings, workshops, learning conversations and other capacity building opportunities around CLA.
- Work with the MECC and USAID team to investigate learning questions from the CDCS or other key mission documents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum five years’ work experience in strategic learning, knowledge management, organizational development, communications, and/or M&E, at least five of which must be in an international development context.
- Ability to effectively communicate strategic learning, knowledge management, organizational development, communications, and/or M&E.
- Skilled facilitation of groups, meetings and events both online and in-person.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Oral and written fluency in English and French skills are required.
Education: Post graduate degree in international relations, knowledge management, organizational development or another related field required.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to develop, review, monitor, and improve as necessary training curricula and associated materials for a professional audience.
- Previous experience facilitating and harnessing strategic learning to improve organizational operations and/or performance in an international development context.
- Familiarity with USAID M&E principles and processes.
Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment.
Physical Requirements: This position requires the incumbent to be mobile and agile at a moment’s notice in case of emergency. 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 and provincial travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
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, 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.
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.
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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How to apply:
To apply for this position, please follow the link to the job posting on the IBTCI website: https://careers-ibtci.icims.com/jobs/2817/learning-specialist/job