Bangladesh: Bagh- National Consultant(s)

Job Level: Mid-level

Company Profile:

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including health, education, economic growth and democracy & governance.

Position Description:

IBTCI is seeking a National Consultant for its Mid-term Performance Evaluation of USAID’s Bengal Tiger Conservation Activity (Bagh) project which falls under USAID/Bangladesh-funded Accelerating Capacity for Monitoring & Evaluation (ACME) activity which IBTCI holds. The Bagh project was developed within the context of USAID’s broader Global Climate Change (GCC) Initiative. The Bagh Project consists of five components: expanded knowledge base; reduced illegal wildlife trafficking; minimized human-wildlife contact; enhanced communication, outreach, and gender engagement; and improved livelihoods for conservation. This is a short-term consulting opportunity, based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The expected timeframe for this evaluation is 2 months in early 2016. This position is for a Bangladeshi national only.

Responsibilities:

The National Consultant will:

· Participate in team meetings, key informant interviews, group meetings, site visits, and draft the sections of the report relevant to his/her expertise and role in the team;

· Participate in presenting the report to USAID or other stakeholders and be responsible for addressing pertinent comments provided by USAID/Bangladesh or other stakeholders;

· Provide in-depth knowledge of the Bangladesh context for developing the evaluation methodology, collecting and analyzing data.

Qualifications:

· Post-graduate degree in institutional or business management, with some knowledge of natural resources;

· At least 10 years of practical experience with capacity building, institutional management, and evaluation;

· Prior M&E experience with at least one similar USAID project, or that of another international donor, and have familiarity with USAID regulations and systems;

· Excellent oral and written skills in English are required;

· Must be a Bangladeshi national with relevant experience in Bangladesh or South Asia and knowledge of Bangla.

Applications: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a detailed resume in English and three references to https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com/jobs. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. IBTCI is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.