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 education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. Proposal Summary IBTCI is currently seeking a Technical Advisor, Knowledge Management for an anticipated Monitoring & Evaluation Project in Tanzania. The project is contracted by USAID Tanzania and is for a period of three years, with 2 additional option years, for a total period of up to five years. The purpose of the contract is to support USAID/Tanzania to improve upon and implement the Tanzania Mission’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system.
Position Summary The Technical Advisor, Knowledge Management will substantively engage on a broad range of development issues. Within the subject matter of KM and KS the Technical Advisor, Knowledge Management will be contributing to the further strengthening of a coherent and integrated knowledge management and knowledge sharing service structure, driven by users’ needs, and is responsible for ensuring a strengthened GIS, which will include: • The installation, functionality and improvement of the existing GIS software (Version 9.3) and a ArcGIS server currently owned by USAID/Tanzania to capture the breadth of qualitative and quantitative performance and contextual spatial data reported by implementing partners; • Undertaking various spatial data analysis and producing discreet GIS products such as the mapping of USG partner locations and activities countrywide; • Identifying capacity building needs and develop and implement a capacity building program with milestones in the area of GIS; • Providing options for building internal GIS capacity by surveying existing resources and proposing the best options that could be included in future grants and contracts; and • Developing innovative technologies on GIS for M&E reporting and learning. These services will leverage USAIDs collective knowledge but also include KM tools, platforms, approaches and models to support individual partners and projects enhanced performance and capacities, or as a new stand- alone service line when justified. In addition, the TA Knowledge Management will provide technical assistance, support capacity building, and create/maintain databases and websites.
Qualifications Applicants for this position should be SENIOR level personnel. Education: • Master's degree in a knowledge management and/or development related area – (Information, Communication, Economics, Public Policy, Development Management, International Relations, Business Administration etc.) Experience: • 10 years of overall relevant professional experience, including in knowledge management. • Experience in developing/managing knowledge management systems/programs. • Advanced experience with current KM technologies, including GIS. • Work experience in the region is highly desirable; • A track record of working experience with increasing responsibilities on donor-funded projects; prior experience with USAID is an advantage; • Experience in leading/managing knowledge product development and dissemination. Language Requirements: • Fluency (both written and verbal) in English and Kiswahili. Working knowledge of other local languages is an asset.
How to apply:
Please send an updated CV to recruiting@ibtci.com with the subject line “Tanzania Technical Advisor Knowledge Management.” No phone calls please. Only final candidates will be contacted. IBTCI is an equal opportunity employer.
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