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 institutional support and monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL)across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, environment, and global health.
Job Title: Learning Specialist
Department/Location: SEAD/Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: COP or designee
Type: Regular Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Clearance Required: N/A
Overview:
IBTCI is seeking a Senior Learning Specialist for an upcoming USAID/Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation Learning and Strategic Information (MEL-SI) platform operating out of Kampala, Uganda. The general objectives of this project include: strengthening evidence-based programming within USAID/Kampala and among implementing partners in support of the country’s development cooperation strategy; implementing a comprehensive management and reporting system; supporting the Government of Uganda information systems pertaining to orphans and vulnerable children; and analyze the effectiveness and sustainability of initiatives pertaining to gender, equity, social inclusion, localization, climate resilience, and private sector engagement. This position is contingent upon award. Uganda citizens and residents are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Enhance USAID/Uganda’s existing learning capabilities and introduce improved avenues to learning.
- Lead the design of learning experiences with a focus on incorporating a variety of learning methods and the creation of an effective learning environment for the project, including IPs.
- Lead the development, design, and implementation of the Learning Agenda leveraging USAID collaboration, learning, and adaptation (CLA) best practices.
- Lead the development of an annual Lessons Learned Report.
- Lead the development and execution of Learning Events, IP Workshops, and Interim/Final Presentations by topic (for example, HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health, Malaria, TB, MCH).
- Provide overarching technical guidance on all aspects related to learning across various health sub-sectors.
- Lead the development of IP and PMP best practices and lessons learned for inclusion in multiple reports, including a Lessons Learned Report.
- Establish a process for ongoing learning and continuous improvement.
- Lead proposals to modify implementation strategies for programs and projects based on lessons learned, contributing to evidence-based programming and decision-making.
- Lead relationship management and data sharing between the project and IP Program Managers and Technical Teams.
- Incorporate technical, contextual, and experiential CLA learning into the program cycle processes.
- Provide expert advice to USAID staff and partners on CLA.
- Directly supervise the Information and Knowledge Management Specialist.
- Develop and conduct training, workshops, facilitated learning conversations, and other capacity-building opportunities around CLA.
- Develop training curricula for staff, data collectors, and IPs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 7 years of formal research, CLA and/or Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) experience.
- Experience in the humanitarian, transition, or development field.
- At least 2 years of experience in USAID-funded projects.
Education:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited university/college in adult learning, organizational development or relevant subject.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional research, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with high-level donor representatives and International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) representatives.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited direction as well as within a team as a team member.
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 has supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: In country travel may be required, including travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
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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