Report Writer, Kenya

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)
Country: Kenya
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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.
Assignment Title: Report Writer
Department/Location: CCG
Technical Point of Contact: Chief of Party or his designee
Type: Consultant
Classification: Consultancy, Short-Term Technical Assistance
Overview:
The purpose of the Somalia Monitoring & Learning Project (SMLP) is to gather and provide independent, verifiable, primary data to USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), Office of Food for Peace (FFP), and their partners regarding the outputs, outcomes, progress, quality, challenges, successes and lessons learned from activities funded by OFDA and FFP in Somalia. The primary task of SMLP to establish an independent, impartial third-party monitoring (TPM) system to verify and provide independent confirmation of humanitarian programs in Somalia funded by OFDA and FFP.
Responsibilities
IBTCI requires a Report Writer to support the SMLP project in the preparation of assigned monthly Site Visit Reports. Tasks could include, but not be limited to: Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
Supports IBTCI’s Somalia Monitoring Project (SMP) for USAID’s OFDA and FFP clients, in the preparation of assigned monthly Site Visit Reports.
IBTCI will assign specific monthly Site Visit Reports to the Report Writer, specifying the required deadline for completion of each Report.
Conducts initial review of Site Visit data for quality control purposes and immediately alerts the Senior Reporting Specialist if there are missing elements that require follow-up communication with the TPM team in Somalia.
Completes the Data Quality Review Checklist.
Analyzes site visit data from the TPM subcontractors and writes the associated Site Visit Reports using the assigned SMLP format, and sends to IBTCI SMP team in Nairobi by the assigned deadline.
The consultant will be paid monthly on a fixed-fee deliverable basis, per completion of each assigned SMP Site Visit Report.
Prepares a summary of IP awards to be disseminated to monitors.
Serve in the above consultant capacity to support the IBTCI technical practice of Crisis, Conflict & Governance division.
This position does not authorize/require the consultant to directly communicate with IBTCI clients.
This position does not authorize/require the consultant to have decision making authority on final work product.
While working on proposals with IBTCI, the consultant is prohibited from working on that same proposal with any other organization.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Fluency in English with a proven ability write succinctly, quickly and coherently to produce high-quality written reports for USAID.
One year of experience with monitoring and evaluation or report writing for USAID-funded programs as either a staff member of a consultant.
Ability to work quickly and with attention to detail.
Ability to meet assigned deadlines and prioritize work.
Ability to communicate clearly and respond to requests in a timely manner.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs, Economics, Business /Business Administration, English or related field.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Fluency in English with a proven ability write succinctly, quickly and coherently to produce high-quality written reports for USAID.
One year of experience with monitoring and evaluation or report writing for USAID-funded programs as either a staff member of a consultant.
Ability to work quickly and with attention to detail.
Ability to meet assigned deadlines and prioritize work.
Ability to communicate clearly and respond to requests in a timely manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. This position will be supervised by the Chief of Party or his designee.
Travel: No travel will be required for this position.
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.
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.
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