Local recruitment: National WASH Specialist, UNICEF Evaluation of WASH Program in Africa

International Business & Technical Consultants Inc (IBTCI)

United States 🇺🇸

Home-based/Remote

Job Description

About Us

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:                        National WASH Specialist, UNICEF Evaluation of WASH Program in Africa     

Department/Location:  Social, Economic, and Agricultural Development (SEAD) Practice               

Reports To:                    Project Director                    

Type:                              Temporary intermittent for three months

Classification:                Non-exempt

Clearance Required:      N/A 

Overview:

International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a US-based international development consulting company, is seeking a WASH Specialist to be part of a team of experts evaluating a 4-year WASH program that UNICEF has implemented in eight African countries with funding from the Government of the Netherlands. The results of the evaluation will inform the next iteration of the program and provide UNICEF with lessons learned for other similar interventions in other parts of the world.  This full-time position starts immediately for a skilled professional who has previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:  

Implementation of the Evaluation

  • Serve as the national WASH Specialist in country of residence to participate in a team of WASH experts evaluating a WASH program implemented from 2018 to 2022 in countries located in West and East Africa.
  • Collect local documents and data to help determine the evaluability of the program .
  • Contribute to an inception report.
  • Prepare summaries of documentation related to the WASH program in country of residence covering different aspects of the evaluation including relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, coherence and/or sustainability.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to develop a profile of the UNICEF supported WASH program implemented in the country of residence.
  • Verify project accomplishments in program sites in country of residence.
  • Identify gaps in secondary data and/or data obtained via site verification to inform areas of further inquiry via key informant interviews.
  • Contribute to the design tools or sections of tools to conduct key informant interviews among stakeholders.
  • Identify stakeholders to interview in country of residence to fill gaps detected via secondary analysis and site visits.
  • Accompany core team of evaluators during country visits conducted by core team of evaluators as required to interview stakeholders.
  • Draft country profile report
  • Contribute to drafting presentations and present findings in areas of the consultant’s expertise.
  • Participate in the dissemination of findings as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5 years of experience conducting evaluations of WASH finance programs in developing countries.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and/or evaluating WASH country programs.
  • Strong ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels of donor agencies and country governments officials responsible for activities in the WASH sector.
  • Familiarity with the UN system and UNICEF investment in the WASH sector in Africa.
  • Residence in one of the following countries: Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia or Tanzania.
  • Ability and willingness to be mobile and agile at a moment’s notice in case of an emergency required.
  • Ability and willingness to work for extended periods in insecure and diverse environments.
  • Ability and willingness to safely enter and exit a larger, armored SUV vehicle that is several feet off the ground without assistance, while wearing body armor and/or a heavy flak jacket.
  • In case of an emergency situation, must be able and willing to “duck and seek cover”, which may require the individual to exit the vehicle, unaided, and hurriedly seek shelter elsewhere, as needed, in the event of a roadside emergency.

Education:  

  • Advanced degree/Masters in environmental engineering, health economics, development economics, water and environmental management, or related field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent research methodology skills.
  • Excellent quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
  • Familiarity with remote data collection approaches/techniques.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Fluency in English 
  • French language skills desirable.

Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Currently the company is allowing for remote work due to COVID 19 in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. This can be updated by the company.

COVID Vaccine status: As a condition of employment, IBTCI requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or request for an accommodation with HR that is consistent with our COVID-19 safety protocols and policies. 

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 not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: Travel in country up to 10% during the duration of the assignment.

Work Authorization: Work conducted in country of residence where work authorization or citizenship is required.  US visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability, or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@ibtci.com (Do not send your resume to this account, for consideration please apply in our career page, https://careers.ibtci.com/jobs).


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