International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US-based international development consulting company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Expert for an evaluation of UNICEF work in Primary Health Care (PHC). This position is contingent upon UNICEF award. Responsibilities Scope of Work: Lead and manage the timely delivery of the evaluation methodology design and implementation within the expertise. Lead the development and implementation of data collection, analy... more details
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. Assignment Title: Senior Expert Department/Location: MERL Practice Technical Point of Contact: MERL Director Type: Consultant Classification: Consultancy Category: Proposal Clearance Required: N/A Overview: International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US-based international development consulting company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Expert for an evaluation of UNICEF work in Primary Health Care (PHC). This position is contingent upon UNICEF award. Responsibilities Scope of Work: Lead and manage the timely delivery of the evaluation methodology design and implementation within the expertise. Lead the development and implementation of data collection, analysis tools and drafting report. Mentor and train junior evaluator/researchers, providing guidance and support to ensure their understanding and capacity to conduct the evaluation activities. Analyze and interpret data for report writing and dissemination to inform UNICEF decision-making and senior management and stakeholders. Collaborate and Liaise with other experts to ensure expertise complementarity towards alignment of evaluation goals and objectives. Oversee compliance with IBTCI and UNICEF ethical and gender standards, conducting evaluation analysis and implementing corrective actions as necessary. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: At least 10 years of extensive experience in evaluation and/or policy research with mixed methods including but not limited to formative evaluations, theory-based evaluations, and comparative case studies. At least 10 years of subject matter expertise in areas pertinent to UNICEF work in the area of primary health care, health systems strengthening, community-based health systems. In-depth understanding of current issues in countries’ implementation of primary health care; priorities and programs; and of the partner landscape. Excellent analytical and quick problem-solving skills, along with exceptional writing and communication abilities to manage complex ideas and competing stakeholder expectations in multiple projects. Hands-on experience in collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. Knowledge of the UN’s human rights, gender equality and equity agendas and application in evaluation. Commitment and willingness to work in a challenging environment and ability to produce quality work under limited guidance and supervision. Good communication and people skills; ability to communicate with various stakeholders and to express ideas and concepts concisely and clearly in written and oral form. Language proficiency: Fluency in English is mandatory; good command of French and or Spanish is required across the team. Education: An advanced university degree, preferably a Master’s degree in Social Science or related field. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Travel: Travel may be required. 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. 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