What are the responsibilities and job description for the Third-Party Monitoring Specialist position at International Business & Technical Consultants?
Overview :
International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a international development consulting company, has been an industry leader in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) services since 2005. Over the past two decades, IBTCI has managed more than 26 regional and bilateral MEL support platforms globally.
IBTCI is seeking a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Consultant) for the current Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) project for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Yemen . The project will provide independent monitoring of humanitarian aid programs, enabling FAO to assess the performance and effectiveness of its interventions. While Apex Consulting will manage field-level implementation, IBTCI requires a highly experienced professional to lead the design of TPM activities, analyze data, and prepare detailed monitoring and evaluation reports.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in third party monitoring and evaluation, experience in conflict or fragile environments, and the ability to produce high-quality analytical reports.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties / Tasks and Responsibilities :
Third-Party Monitoring
- TPM Framework Design : Lead the design of third-party monitoring methodologies, including sampling strategies, data collection tools, and protocols.
- Report Writing : Develop and finalize templates for key deliverables, including Monthly Monitoring Reports (MMRs) and ad hoc reports requested by FAO.
- Data Review & Analysis : Conduct desk reviews of relevant documents (, project documents, progress reports) and provide technical oversight for data analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Draft Reports : Prepare high-quality MMRs and summary reports with actionable recommendations for FAO management and partners, linking findings to field observations.
- Stakeholder Presentations : Present findings, recommendations, and lessons learned to key stakeholders, including FAO and Apex Consulting, during periodic review meetings.
Evaluation (as needed / on demand)
Other Tasks / Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
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.
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 : International travel is not required.
Work Authorization : Work is remote.
Pay Transparency Statement : We are dedicated to ensuring a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. Our commitment includes conducting a comprehensive salary analysis that considers individual skill sets, qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated daily rate for this position is to USD.
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.