IBTCI Hiring for Education Researcher at United States Full Time

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: Education Researcher

Department/Location: CCG

Reports To: Team Leader and Home Office Manager

Type: Part-time

Classification: This is a based on fixed days per year, without overtime pay.

Overview: IBTCI is seeking a Education Research, with extensive experience in the basic education, aid programming, Somalia, the Horn of Africa, impact evaluations, food security, nutrition, livelihoods, and resiliency sectors, for an impact evaluation of FAO’s resilience program in Somalia.

This position is contingent upon award and anticipated to start in fall 2022.

Responsibilities:
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
Conduct desk research and review of work plans to determine tools, evaluation design, sampling, and technical approach to the impact evaluation, specifically related to childhood education;

Work with the team to develop an inception report and methodology including sources of data and data collection tools to monitor and measure interventions.

Support local capacity building and increase knowledge and skills of stakeholders and relevant actors.

Travel to East Africa for team meetings;

Work with the technical team and managers in analysis of data on an annual basis.

Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in education, anthropology, agriculture, statistics, or a related area from an accredited institution required; PhD preferred.

Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in international assistance, with a focus on basic education and evaluation.

Experience with and understanding of Somalia.

Experience leading impact evaluations.

Previous qualitative and quantitative research experience required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting research in developing countries.

Wide range of publications and conference presentations.

Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Working Environment: The consultant will be expected to work from home.

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 Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: Travel to East Africa is expected.

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.

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.

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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