RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

RTI International is seeking an Epidemiologist/Mathematical Modeler/Statistician/Biostatistician for a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded project to improve public health preparedness and response in Guinea. The goal of this 5-year project is to strengthen the existing public health infrastructure to rapidly and effectively respond to disease outbreaks, health threats, and public health emergencies of international concern (PHEICs). The project will provide immediate support to Guinea’s Ebola response activities by strengthening public health surveillance systems and building capacity of the public health workforce.

The Epidemiologist/Mathematical Modeler/Statistician/Biostatistician position requires an experienced, self-motivated, analytically-minded postdoctoral research scientist that (1) has a quantitative background in modern methods in mathematical epidemiology, disease dynamics, and model-fitting, and (2) wishes to use this opportunity to build a research team around their epidemiology and surveillance research for Ebola, and other notifiable disease.

The Epidemiologist/Mathematical Modeler/Statistician/Biostatistician will have a PhD focused on mathematical modelling, quantitative biology, disease dynamics, big data analysis, statistics, biostatistics, or a related field, experience in a programming language like SAS, R, Stata, C++, Java, Python, or similar and proven ability to work collaboratively and well under pressure.

The Epidemiologist/Mathematical Modeler/Statistician/Biostatistician will work in collaboration with the CDC and National Ebola Coordination Center (NECC) staff. This is a full-time, one-year term position based in Conakry, Guinea renewable for the duration of the 5 year project.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze time series of infectious disease case reports
• Analyze large laboratory or clinical data time series
• Define and answer scientific questions in Ebola and other notifiable disease epidemiology (post Ebola outbreak)
• Present research in peer-reviewed scientific publications and at international conferences

• Doctoral-level degree such as PhD focused on mathematical modelling, quantitative biology, disease dynamics, big data analysis, statistics, biostatistics, or a related field, with a minimum of one year of related experience required; 6 years or relevant experience preferred.

• Experience in programming language: SAS, R, Stata, C++, Java, python, or similar.

• Quantitative background in modern methods in mathematical epidemiology, disease dynamics and model-fitting.
• Fluency in English required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Self-motivated, analytically-minded postdoctoral research scientist
• Wishes to use this opportunity to build a research team around their epidemiology and surveillance research for Ebola and other notifiable disease
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and well under pressure
• Fluency in French preferred
• Experience living in Africa; preferably West Africa

Please apply directly at www.rti.org/jobs16392

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Development program in the Research Computing Division (RCD) at RTI International (RTI) has an opening for a Health Informatician to support and lead projects and proposals for strengthening disease surveillance and health information systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing international projects, providing international technical assistance in health information systems, developing new project opportunities, and contributing to publications and presentations to share project results. Candidates must have good project management skills, the ability travel internationally and work effectively across cultures, the ability to work well in a team environment, and excellent writing and verbal communication skills. The ability to work in French is required. Up to 35% time may be spent traveling. Most international work is expected to be carried out in Africa.

The location of this position is the RTI Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be part of a geographically distributed multidisciplinary team responsible for managing international development projects, providing international health informatics technical assistance in health information systems, and public health informatics. Duties will include managing projects by overseeing the quality, responsiveness, and timeliness of projects according to RTI, US Government, and other donor standards; working with project teams in the US, Africa and Asia to develop innovative methodologies and technologies to improve evidence based decision making in the health sector; helping to identify, develop, and obtain funding for new project opportunities; and sharing innovations and project results through publications and presentations.

Specific responsibilities are as follows:

• Research complex health informatics issues and methods of implementation; review published and web-based health informatics information sources under general supervision of the project director or more experienced staff for both projects and proposals.
• Perform research tasks of moderate technical complexity, applying standard and established theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Manage complex health IT related research projects and/or lead complex tasks on large projects.
• Manage moderately complex health informatics related research projects and/or tasks on larger projects.
• Prepare components of project status reports, project memos, task budgets, and monitor task costs and implementations.
• Prepare chapters of project reports or entire project reports.
• Plan client and internal meetings and agendas; draft meeting notes and minutes, and manage client expectations
• Lead the development of research papers and presentations and contribute/review for other staff
• Contribute technically to research papers and presentations developed by more senior staff
• Develop presentation ideas and abstracts for submission to health IT and health policy professional conferences.
• Lead the development of small to medium sized proposals and sections of large complex proposals.
• Assist project leaders in identifying ways to enhance or expand existing projects and to develop new project opportunities.
• Contribute text and budget inputs to medium and large proposals.
• Gather competitive intelligence and background information and other documentation to support marketing and business development activities demonstrating organization and initiative.
• Liaise and work with RTI and external marketing and communication services to communicate and promote our work in health informatics for international development
• Participate in identifying and interviewing candidates to assist with the growth of Center capabilities and resources.

Required Qualifications:

a) Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Public Health, Science, Epidemiology, Public Policy or Health Policy, Health Services Research, Health Information Sciences, Computer Science, or closely related field and ten (10) years of professional experience in a comprehensive health program with health informatics responsibilities that include conducting and/or supporting informatics or health information systems projects, information architecture management, and implementing data and information standards; OR

b) Master’s degree with a focus in Public Health, Public Health Informatics, Health Care Informatics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Science, Public Policy or Health Policy, Statistics or a related field and six (6) years of experience in informatics including experience in conducting and/or supporting health information systems projects including data management; OR

c) Doctoral-level degree such as PhD of Informatics, Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH.), Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.), Ph.D. Management Information Systems and Technology, Ph.D Computer Science or closely related field with one (1) year of experience doing senior-level public health informatics or health information systems work.

• Oral and written communication skills in French required
• Strong understanding and experience in principles and international standards for disease surveillance, preferably the integrated diseases surveillance and response (IDSR) framework.
• Knowledge of public health informatics theories, principles, concepts, and standards; especially health information exchange standards for interoperability of subsystems.
• Knowledge of data management and data dissemination and information use strategies.
• Experience leading or supporting training, capacity building and/or supportive supervision activities.
• Experience providing Technical Assistance (TA) in an international development project
• Experience with information systems organizational development including capacity building plans and job description development.
• Familiarity with World Health Organization health system strengthening strategies and tools, including national eHealth strategy toolkit
• Experience with business process analysis, workflow, requirements gathering, and specification development including test plans.
• Experience in health information systems strengthening for U.S. Government-funded projects and/or internationally funded programs
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, collaborating and sharing ideas.
• Ability to supervise staff within the team, setting clear expectations and managing delivery.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Travel to countries in Africa and Asia up to 35% time will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US Agency for International Development (USAID), World Health Organization, or other US Government agencies and international development organizations.
• Experience living and working in West and/or East Africa.

Please apply directly at www.rti.org/jobs16337

RTI's Governance and Economic Development (GED) Division pursues innovative approaches and builds on best practices to create the foundation for and to promote democratic governance and economic development. Working alongside global partners, public institutions, the private sector, and civil society, we help build more effective, accountable, and responsive institutions and policies at the national, regional, and local levels of government.

The GED Division is currently accepting applications for Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded Governance for Service Local Development (GOLD) Activity program in Senegal. The purpose of the 5 year program is to build capacity of local governments in improving service delivery at the local level and improve citizen engagement in good governance.

The COP is responsible for overall leadership and management of all aspects of the project’s performance, providing technical direction to the entire program, and representing the project’s activities as a whole to external audiences. She/He will ensure an integrated vision among different components and actors. This position is located in Dakar, Senegal. Primary Responsibilities:

 Responsible for leading the strategic planning for the program, including annual work plans; ensure close coordination with USAID and program partners and stakeholders.

 Lead the design and implementation of activities in municipal governance strengthening, fiscal decentralization, participative budgeting, public financial management; and citizen participation (specifically, engaging youth and women)

 Responsible for ensuring quality control and overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the award, including harmonization and effective coordination across components.

 Foster and maintain effective, professional relations with a broad range of government counterparts and the sector stakeholders.

 Serve as primary liaison with USAID/Senegal, government counterparts, and RTI home office. Confer with USAID) on administrative and technical matters; adjust programs and operations to ensure responsiveness with technical direction.

 Oversee project management, technical work, scheduling, and deadlines associated with the project. Ability to assign specific tasks and duties as necessary to fulfill deliverables.

 Ensure all activities conform to the terms and conditions of project requirements, including cost, schedule and quality parameters. Identify issues and risks to implementation in a timely manner; recommend appropriate course corrections and solutions.

 Ensure the timely and quality completion of all program deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.

 Responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and administration of the project.

 Directly supervise and mentor project staff. **Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education and Experience **

 Master’s or higher degree in one of the following relevant fields is strongly desired: public administration, public policy, international development, law, political science, or related social sciences.

 At least 12 years of experience in the implementation and management of international donor-funded democracy and governance improvement, public administration, decentralization, or related governance programming areas, including previous experience with efforts to integrate governance in other sectors such as health, education, agriculture.

 At least 5 years of resident work experience in West Africa (experience in Senegal preferred). Experience working with USAID-funded programs is preferred.

 At least 5 years of experience in development at a senior management level (e.g. COP/Project Director, Deputy COP, Team Lead) including direct supervision of professional and support staff.

 Demonstrated experience in working effectively with sub-national and /or local governments in developing contexts, and capabilities in supporting decentralization, and convening multi-stakeholder processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Technical expertise in municipal governance strengthening, fiscal decentralization, participative budgeting, public financial management; and citizen participation (specifically, engaging youth and women).

 Reputation for exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of similar-sized donor-supported programs; skills in high-level strategic visioning and leadership with experience managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions.

 Verbal and written fluency in the English and French languages along with strong communications, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

 Demonstrated team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills; able to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and lead multidisciplinary teams.

 Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representative and senior-level staff.

Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/job16657.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

RTI International – Asia Regional Office is seeking for highly qualified Indonesian candidates to fill the position of:

Information Technology Services Manager

The Information Technology Services (ITS) Manager will oversee and lead the development of IT needs of all offices under the specific contract, including for organizing and execution of all IT functions for RTI International and its projects in the region. This also includes directing all IT operations to meet projects requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing infrastructure, applications and development of new technical solutions. S/he is also responsible for ensuring that standards set by the RTI are followed and that the most efficient and effective IT solutions are applied.

Successful candidates will have strong experience in management with IT as the background, have strong written and spoken fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, and superior team management and communication skills. A postgraduate degree in management or a relevant operations field teamed with a minimum of 10 years' experience working in a senior role with a track record of achieving high level results and outcomes are required.

For information on RTI Asia Regional Office, please visit our website at http://www.rti.org/indonesia.

Interested candidates should send their CV and referees list from previous employers.

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject, and submit the application by 31 Decemberto

hr@rti-indomd.rti.org

ENVISION is a cooperative agreement through which RTI supports and expands Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) control and elimination in priority countries and will further the development of evidence-based policies and standards globally. To learn more about ENVISION’s work, visit: www.ntdenvision.org.

Position Summary:

The Regional NTD Technical Advisor [RTI Internal Title: Research Health Policy Analyst 2]will provide country- and region-level assistance to activities under the ENVISION project. The role’s primary focus will be to serve as a technical resource to national NTD Program staff, ENVISION staff, and ENVISION grantees and partners for implementation of NTD control activities in ENVISION-supported countries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Regional Technical Support

• Assist country programs to develop trachoma and LF elimination dossiers;
• Epidemiological support to WHO-led survey efforts (e.g., Tropical Data), including country-specific protocol planning, in-person training of recorders;
• Support country programs to complete trachoma impact, TT-only, trachoma surveillance surveys and LF transmission assessment surveys (TAS);
• Support country programs to complete MDA coverage surveys and other NTD surveys where appropriate;
• Support national program with publication of survey and programmatic data for peer-reviewed journals and specialist scientific conferences;
• As appropriate within the ENVISION work plan, design and implement operational research to inform programmatic decisions;
• Serve as facilitator for regional and country NTD training workshops;
• Train and build capacity for ENVISION and national NTD program staff to improve scientific stature and evidence-based programmatic decision-making;
• Link national NTD programs with national and regional academic institutions and to the network of WHO Collaborating Centers.

Global Technical Leadership

• Represent ENVISION with key global/regional stakeholders and international technical meetings, contributing to the global NTD policy dialogue;

• Provides technical assistance to national NTD programs and ENVISION grantees for protocol development, capacity strengthening, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing for NTD control and elimination activities;

• Provides technical assistance for the development of manuscripts documenting project accomplishments and highlighting unique contributions;

• Participates in relevant meetings, technical working groups and conferences to assure that ENVISION technical expertise is used to strengthen project activities;

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree and at least 6 years’ or PhD and at least 1 year in public health or other relevant discipline progressive experience implementing and leading technical and program activities for donor-funded health programs (at national and regional levels)
• Experience working with USAID-funded projects required
• Experience in all aspects of program management: planning, organizing and analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data along with knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and tools for M&E;
• Ability to successfully coordinate with officials from the MOH at all levels, U.S. Government, donor organizations, NGOs, and other agencies
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting
• Strong English oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in French required.
• Expertise in statistical data analysis in Stata, SPSS, SAS or other statistical software
• Relevant experience in monitoring, database management and program evaluation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience and expertise in disease surveillance, NTDs
• Willingness and ability to travel within the Africa region.
• Travel up to 50% (international)
• Africa region based applicants strongly encouraged to apply

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to www.rti.org/job16817 . Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, DFAT and other donors and clients.

RTI is currently accepting applications for the position Program Development Specialist (RTI Title: Senior Business Development Specialist 1) to support our work in international education. The Program Development Specialist is responsible for a broad range of administrative and operational activities in support of RTI’s work in international education. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Development Specialist in the International Education (IE) Division. S/he will provide programmatic and logistical support to the IE Division by developing, managing and supporting proposal and project systems, supporting proposal efforts, coordinating staff meetings and events, supporting recruitment, and meeting other program needs as they arise. This position can be based in RTP or Washington, DC.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate, through work products and reference feedback, an exceptional ability to plan and organize work, assemble and summarize materials, prepare report inputs and other documentation, and follow through on agreed actions, while maintaining a positive and productive attitude with team members in a fast-paced and demanding environment. S/he must be energetic, show initiative, and demonstrate a willingness to take on new challenges, while meeting the position’s key responsibilities as described below. S/he will advise and support IE staff on IDG instituted systems for pursuing new opportunities.

Specific Responsibilities:

Business and Proposal Development (60%):

• Contribute to program development activities such as business and proposal development, partner identification and development, communication materials development and dissemination, and other related tasks.
• Coordinate and organize overall tracking, capture and bid development efforts. This will require creative and innovative thinking, internal outreach and extensive collaboration with teams inside IE, as well as persistence and dedication to keeping systems (in particular, Salesforce) and information current.
• Provide technical, financial and administrative support to proposals, expressions of interest, and other business development activities
• Support knowledge management initiatives, marketing and informational materials development, and development of corporate capability statements.
• Support recruitment of international and local staff, consultants, and partners for proposals and projects, including related administrative activities, in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Draft personnel, management, corporate capability, and/or other proposal sections as appropriate and required; develop proposal graphics, charts, and tables; and coordinate related proposal inputs from partner organizations.
• Support development of work plans, costing and budgeting estimates for proposals, in coordination with proposal team leaders and budget and finance specialists.
• Liaise with other business development staff across RTI.
• Provide training, as needed, to IE staff on systems and procedures, such as Salesforce.

Special Initiatives (20%)

• Attend, participate and support meetings and other relevant events related to diversification of clients and services.
• Provide support, guidance and support to IE staff on any new or continuing business related to specific special initiatives.
• Ensure that IE staff are informed of developments under particular special initiatives.

Communication and Marketing (20%)

• Ensure that IE marketing materials are updated regularly and in consultation with technical staff.
• Develop new marketing materials as needed and in collaboration with RTI communication and marketing specialists.
• Manage, coordinate and support logistics for IE participation in conferences/seminars. This would include developing special materials for these events, staffing booths, and coordinating participation of different IE staff.

1. A bachelor’s degree in education, international relations, or related field with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience; advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience highly desired.
2. Minimum of one year of experience supporting the development of proposals.
3. USAID knowledge required; experience with other international donor funding, including DFID, also desirable.
4. Excellent organizational skills, process and systems-oriented, with strong attention to detail.
5. Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills.
7. Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); Experience with Salesforce highly desirable.
8. Excellent soft skills, including strong interpersonal and communication skills, a problem-solving attitude, and being a self starter who works both independently and as a collaborative team player.
9. Experience in with knowledge management systems, in particular SharePoint, desirable.
10. Applicable language skills desirable.
11. Prior experience working, studying, or traveling in developing countries a plus.
12. Prior experience working with donor-funded projects, particularly USAID, a plus.
13. Experience teaching or in international education development will be an asset, but is not a requirement.

Apply at www.rti.org/job16727. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

RTI is recruiting for a mid-level professional to serve as a Capacity Development Specialist. This position will assist in supporting RTI’s growing local capacity development (LCD) work within the Governance and Economic Development (GED) team. This support will include developing and delivering trainings on a broad range of organizational development (OD) areas for local partners, facilitating organizational assessments, adapting or delivering new training tools, and helping to document RTI’s progress in strengthening the skills of local partners. In addition, the Capacity Development Specialist will also support business development through assistance in writing, leading or contributing to proposals that include capacity building components.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in directly building the capacity of local partners (preferably on USAID-funded project) through training and/or mentoring in a range of areas: financial management, human resources, institutional governance, leadership, project management, M&E and strategic planning. S/he will be a self-starter that can work autonomously with little direction but will also have exceptional collaboration, communication and writing skills in order to support colleagues within and outside the GED group. S/he will work closely with the Capacity Building Advisor in order to fulfill capacity building needs among projects, be flexible to support a variety of tasks as needed, and be extremely motivated to grow RTI’s work in this area.

This position may be based in RTP, NC or Washington, DC and will report to RTI’s Capacity Building Advisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Capacity Development Specialist will include but not be limited to:

Provide LCD technical assistance to a variety of GED projects, either working directly with local partners or with project teams to ensure adequate support.
Ensure implementation is in compliance with RTI, donor and project-specific policies and engages partners in interactive and consultative ways in order to gain the buy-in of local partners.
Technical support will likely involve a combination of guidance, training, facilitation of organizational assessments, and development of strategies and institutional strengthening plans.
Support the Capacity Building Advisor in developing or revising RTI tools and training staff on their use in order to build the capacity of partners in innovative ways and increase RTI’s ability to measure increases in capacity.
Support business development efforts on LCD, assisting RTI proposal teams in crafting LCD designs and writing portions of proposals. Other proposals may require a more direct lead in pursuing bids that contain heavy capacity building components.
Support marketing of RTI’s LCD work, both internally and externally. This may involve crafting or collecting success stories, compiling data, and developing brochures, newsletters or other content in order to promote RTI’s success in this area.
Conduct research around LCD issues, as needed.
Provide project management support, as needed, on projects or Task Orders that are capacity building focused.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Science, Community Development, Organizational Strengthening or relevant field with at least 9 years of experience in the international development field and at least 3 years LCD-related experience; OR Bachelor’s degree plus 3 additional years of experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in using LCD tools such as pre-award surveys, OCA-like assessment tools, and institutional strengthening plans.
Proven ability to assess capacity building interventions and recommend appropriate activities to develop skills and promote organizational learning and change.
Experience in developing trainings for local institutions that cover a broad range of areas across financial management, HR, M&E, project management and USAID rules and regulations.
Exceptional writing skills and experience in contributing to proposals.
Strong organization, planning, communication, and presentation skills.
Superb collaboration, diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, perform under pressure, and work with diverse staff.
Internationally savvy and culturally astute.
French or Spanish language skills strongly preferred.
Ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the year in order to provide technical support to projects.

To apply please submit CV and cover letter to RTI International at www.rti.org/job16898. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for an interview. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

RTI International is seeking applicants for the role of Senior Business Development Specialist to serve as part of RTI’s Global Health Division (GHD). GHD is part of RTI’s International Development Group (IDG). GHD implements broad-based programs in HIV/AIDS, malaria prevention and vector control, neglected tropical disease control, reproductive health, maternal/child health, health systems strengthening, health governance, health policy and other related fields.

The Senior Global Health Business Development Specialist will provide support to GHD in the design and implementation of strategies to grow RTI’s global health business, at both the global and field level. The major focus of the position will be to support the GHD’s business positioning, proposal development, partner networking and client diversification efforts. This position is based in either Washington D.C. or North Carolina and reports to the GHD Director, Strategy and Programs. Major responsibilities of this position include:

Business Development Responsibilities:

Manage the new business development process for GHD including:
Manage the division’s business opportunity review process identifying opportunities and priorities that add the most value both from a technical and a business standpoint
Represent GHD in IDG-level bid reviews, presenting the division’s strategy, priorities and bid justification on specific opportunities;
Facilitate new business development and “bid board” meetings
Support technical teams’ efforts to plan for and prioritize new business opportunities; implement best practices for pre-proposal (timely capture); identify and secure potential partners; develop teaming and pre-teaming agreements; analyze competition; and identify consultants
Oversee and/or serve as proposal leader and/or home office backstop for GHD bids, which includes preparing proposal components such as past performance references, staffing matrices, and workplans; assisting with budgets and budget notes, ensuring high quality of all proposal components; and overseeing compliance with government requirements.
Support capacity building efforts among relevant GHD staff for building a broad team of proposal leaders;
Build and manage pool of high-quality technical consultants available for pre-proposal and proposal writing/review, including development of scopes of work, processing of agreements and expense reports;
Identify and nurture a roster of highly qualified future COP/DCOPs for priority countries and GHD’s technical areas
Cultivate, interact and network with potential partners, competitors, and major international health groups to keep up on the latest developments in global health programmatic and funding trends;
Identify and develop public-private partnerships (PPPs) and cost-share alliances with private sector, foundation, and non-governmental partners;
Identify and build a network of potential small business partners
Monitor proposal positioning, performance, and financial metrics and milestones;
Supervise GHD’s Business Development Associate, business development and communication interns.
Strategic Information Responsibilities:

Design strategic information plan that captures short-term efforts and responsibilities and rolls into a sustainable, long-term plan for GHD’s efforts towards global expansion and impact;
Contribute to strategic planning for the division’s development, growth and expansion;
Establish and/or refine processes and SOP for areas such as:
Collection, analysis, synthesis, and communication of strategic business development and planning information;
Positioning and intelligence gathering, including both web –based study and face-to-face networking;
Networking with funders and partners/competitors to collect, verify, and analyze intelligence about opportunities, competitors, clients, funders, partners;
Develop and support capacity building efforts among relevant GHD staff to ensure effective and consistent use and implementation of SOPs/systems.
Marketing Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the GHD Senior Communications Specialist, formulate and direct division’s marketing and communication strategy with current and potential clients;
As directed, serve as representative for RTI’s global health programs at relevant and strategic conferences, meetings, and other events.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors Degree and 10 + year's of experience or Masters Degree and 6+ years’ experience working in USG-funded program management and/or proposal development.
Experience in working on program implementation in the field is highly desirable;
Prior experience and demonstrated success in business development targeting USAID and other donors; additional experience writing technical proposals preferred;
Knowledge of USAID procurement process, including cooperative agreements and contracts;
Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work collaboratively with others;
Strong oral and written communications skills;
Ability to interact effectively with senior staff, external clients and stakeholders, including a proven ability to build consensus and relationships and influence and motivate teams to achieve goals;
Highly-detailed, strategic thinker with substantial capacity to thrive in deadline-driven, dynamic environments;
Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Applications (required); SharePoint and/or Sales force (preferred);
Willingness to travel frequently domestically and internationally
Fluency in other languages than English is highly preferred;
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

send resume and cover letter to RTI at www.rti.org/job16899

The Global Health Division (GHD) of the International Development Group (IDG) of RTI International is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Health Data Analyst [RTI internal title: Research Health Informaticist 1]. This is a full-time position based in RTI’s headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC or Washington, DC.
IDG provides technical assistance, applied research, and training to local and national governments in developing and transition countries. RTI has extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing information and communications technology projects around the world. Our work to improve information systems is carried out in conjunction with RTI's strong social science background in projects to strengthen local and national governments and systems in developing countries and open new channels of communication between citizens, their leaders, and create new opportunities for individuals.
RTI is seeking a dynamic professional to provide substantive analytical and data interpretive support. S/he will work as part of a team, with guidance from subject matter experts, to identify and implement the optimal method for intermediate to advanced statistical analysis, data visualization, and report generation and provide information insights to clients to help them make better use of their data and prioritize business needs. S/he will review data and recommend the appropriate statistical approach to answer programmatic and research questions in the global health setting. A successful candidate would have demonstrated experience using analytics packages like SAS, Stata, or R and be able to write complex queries in SQL. The candidate will provide support to international projects via remote communications, as well as travel internationally when required, primarily to developing countries. Strong interests in international development and global health are required. The Health Data Analyst will report directly to the Informatics Application Advisor, Global Health Division.
Responsibilities:
• Advise on appropriate statistical approach and conduct data analysis
• Analyze data stored in relational databases and in other file formats to produce tables, graphs, and reports
• Provide information insights to clients to help them make better use of their data
• Assist projects and proposals with development of the analytic plan
• International travel of up to 20% is required

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, or a related technical field with minimum of 3 years of professional experience. • Work experience in resource constrained setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong quantitative skills

• Experience in electronic data management, particularly in obtaining and processing data.

• Strong computer knowledge and proficient in SQL, SAS, R, or Stata. (SQL required, R preferred)

• Experience supporting stakeholders with interpretation of statistical test results

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Good organizational skills.

• Ability to retain confidentiality.

• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work collaboratively within a matrix-oriented environment.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of time.

• Must be fluent (writing and speaking) in English.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter with current contact information via www.rti.org/job16900

We are currently seeking a Sr. Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) to provide HR support to RTI International’s International Development Group(IDG) in a consultative and strategic manner. The HRBP will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, as well as the tactical implementation of HR initiatives. He/she will work with business leaders to develop and direct the implementation of human resources policies, plans and programs. This position can be based in Research Triangle Park, NC or Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:
Provide HR consulting services to client group as it relates to human resources programs and policies, often encompassing several areas of human resources, including organizational development, employee relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, performance management, training, safety and research.
Be a business partner by engaging in every aspect of the business and offer insights and points of view beyond just HR.
Influence, consult and make innovative proposals that affect the business through HR intervention.
Identify opportunities to support the business strategies and assist in developing relevant action plans.
Recognize and diagnose division problems offering recommendations and implementing solutions.
Consult with employees and management on employee relations issues providing guidance and assistance with policy interpretation, open and direct communication, conflict resolution, performance management and conduct related issues.
Provide support and back up to the Senior Director on broader and strategic HR initiatives.

Drive the desired culture within the business in line with the values of the organization.

Serve as a member of the HR management team. Provide input to or define short and long-term goals and objectives for human resource delivery.
Ensure legal compliance with all applicable labor regulations.
Ensure efficient processing of HR administration for the client groups.
Provide training as needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business, or related discipline and 12 years human resources experience or;
Master’s Level degree and 9 years’ of directly related experience.
Demonstrated ability to successfully influence and communicate with all levels from employees to senior management.
Demonstrated ability to influence other functional areas within and outside of HR. Must be able to collaborate and be a team player.
Demonstrated skills in the areas of; problem solving, systems thinking, diplomacy, conflict resolution and influencing skills.
Demonstrated success in managing negotiations and handling people in difficult circumstances combined with role model tactfulness.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously and ability to make decisions under conditions of ambiguity or risk.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Experience providing Human Resources management/support to USAID, DFAT, DFID or other donor-funded projects.

Demonstrated understanding of in international development systems and policies.
Experience with international US Government Contracting business strongly preferred
Demonstrated success working in a highly collaborative, global environment
Culturally sensitive and respectful.

Preferred:
Experience working in the scientific, technical or research fields
Proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic preferred
Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Knowledge of strategic business transitions
PHR or SPHR

Submit Resume and Cover Letter to RTI International @ www.rti.org/job16896

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Chief of Party position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Value Chain Activity in Kivu, DRC. The goal of the activity is to expand economic opportunities for vulnerable populations participating in coffee and other selected value chains. USAID anticipates a six year period of performance (December 2016-November 2022) with a total estimated cost range of $25-49.9M. The COP is responsible for overall project performance, management, and execution ensuring all project deliverables are exceptionally exceeded within budget and compliance while ensuring strong and favorable client relations. This position will be located in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC.

Responsibilities:

• Manages client relations and serves as primary liaison and IDG Representative with the client and stakeholders regarding overall policy, resource mobilization and allocation, joint initiatives and coordination of project management and planning
• Hold primary responsibility for project performance and budget management.
• Leads planning, oversight and coordination of all project activities and personnel, operational and technical.
• Ensures all project deliverables exceed expectations and managed within budget.
• Ensure internal integration of project activities through: 1) the annual work plan and budgeting process; 2) creating/maintaining an effective project management team; 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system
• Provide leadership and oversight for areas such as Finance, Operations, Reporting, Public Affairs, Fund Management and Human Resources; liaise with Regional Office and business partners per policy and practice.
• Responsible to ensure all staff receives adequate security and operational support and that Standard Operating Procedures are implemented.
• Manage all aspects of staffing and creating/maintaining a clear organizational structure with specific roles, responsibilities and reporting lines.
• Ensure management systems are operational to track expenditures (including labor) and monitor same against the Program work plan and budget, according to both company policy and client standards/regulations
• Responsible for developing and implementing practices to ensure a high level of staff morale and retention.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in agriculture, agribusiness, business management, natural resource development, international development or related field and 15 years of related work experience.
• Senior level management experience (preferably COP or equivalent) on USAID projects of similar size and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience working on end-market value chain development activities, experience in groundnut, soybean and coffee value chains preferred.
• Experience managing large grants under contracts preferred.
• Prior experience managing donor-funded programs in Africa, experience in DRC preferred.
• Written and verbal fluency in French and English.
• Proven knowledge and experience managing an international project with international and local staff.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with USAID policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with international development systems, policies, finances and management in developing countries.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability.
• Culturally sensitive and respectful.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/job17027. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

RTI is currently seeking qualified Chief of Party candidates with experience leading USAID-funded Agriculture and Youth Entrepreneurship programs in the Sub-Saharan Africa region for an upcoming opportunity in Tanzania. The Chief of Party should have a blend of senior management and technical expertise to effectively lead and manage programs in the sector of agriculture and economic development, inclusive of women and youth. Preferred candidates will have specific experience in youth-focused programming, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.

The COP will provide overall strategic direction and technical and administrative leadership for the activity. S/he will serve as primary liaison with USAID/Tanzania on management and technical matters. The Chief of Party is responsible for overall project performance, management, and execution and ensures exceptional quality and timeliness of project deliverables within budget and compliance parameters. The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage technical and administrative personnel and subcontractors in the implementation of a large, complex activity to increase economic opportunities for youth in the agriculture sector through entrepreneurship, vocational training, and workforce development.

• Ensure that all activities conform to the terms and conditions of project requirements, including cost, schedule and quality parameters.

• Serve as primary liaison to USAID/ Tanzania on management and strategic issues to maximize impact and scale, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency and sustainability in achieving project requirements.

• Lead the coordination of program activities among a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries and other activity partners.

• Ensure internal integration of project activities through: 1) the annual work plan and budgeting process; 2) creating/maintaining an effective project management team; 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system.

• Provide leadership and oversight for areas such as finance, operations, client reporting, external communications, and human resources.

• Develop and implement practices to ensure a high level of staff morale and retention.

Required Skills and Qualifications

· Master’s-level degree in relevant field and at least 12 years of experience in agriculture or youth-focused entrepreneurship programs.

· 2-5 years of experience managing USG-funded programs (particularly USAID) in either a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party capacity.

· Experience developing effective and sustained private sector partnerships.

· Prior experience working in East Africa

· Demonstrated technical expertise in agriculture and youth entrepreneurship

· Reputation for professional excellence (as evidenced by references and achievements).

· Demonstrated senior manager with strong knowledge of USG (particularly USAID) rules and regulations and effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.

· Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff.

· Language Ability: Oral and written fluency in English. Kiswahili fluency preferred.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/job17048. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

RTI is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Youth Entrepreneurship Specialist for an anticipated upcoming USAID-funded program in Tanzania. Preferred candidates will have specific experience in youth-focused programming in the areas of agriculture, workforce development, or enterprise development in Tanzania.

The Youth Entrepreneurship Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for youth capacity building in entrepreneurship, job readiness, job skills, labor rights, and other work force development topics, particularly focused on the agricultural sector.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Outreach to agri-businesses in Tanzania to develop internship and employment opportunities for at-risk youth;

· Participate in the development of workforce development training curriculum;

· Promote entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities;

· Coordinate with technical secondary institutions maximize opportunities for partnerships and private sector collaboration;

· Assess the employment and workforce development needs of at-risk youth, residing in Tanzania to determine suitability and eligibility for program participation;

· Develop strategy to assist job seekers in finding career opportunities, on-the-job-training opportunities, and post-secondary options;

· Provide routine status reports to Project Director on progress;

· Assist with the collection of verification of employment and other required documentation required to meet M&E performance measurements and/or indicators.

· Provide required documentation for approval of supportive services for client transportation, employment, and training needs;

· Establish and maintain relationships with local companies and training opportunities to support career path needs of participants enrolled in services;

· Network with local community agencies to support youth participant recruitment and other developmental needs.

· Contribute to the development of youth job readiness curriculum;

· Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports and required documentation demonstrating progress of weekly and monthly goals;

· Assist with the Intake process to ensure potential participants are serviced in a timely manner.

· Attend and actively participate in team, agency, appropriate trainings, and other required meetings identified by director.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s-level degree in relevant field preferred.

· Minimum 6 years’ experience in technical field

· Prior experience working in Tanzania (Tanzania residence preferred)

· Demonstrated technical expertise in agribusiness; youth entrepreneurship; workforce development; vocational education; and private sector partnerships.

· Reputation for professional excellence (as evidenced by references and achievements).

· Strong written communication and effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.

· Experience working on international donor-funded development projects preferred.

· Language Ability: Oral and written fluency in English. Kiswahili fluency preferred.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/job17047. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. d

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, DFAT and other donors and clients.

The International Education Division is currently accepting applications for a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded five-year project to improve reading outcomes of children in the early grades in Liberia. This is a full-time position with residency in Liberia.

The COP will provide overall strategic direction and technical and administrative leadership for the activity. S/he will serve as primary liaison with USAID/Liberia on management and technical matters. The Chief of Party is responsible for overall project performance, management, and execution and ensures exceptional quality and timeliness of project deliverables within budget and compliance parameters. The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Lead the coordination of program activities among a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries including the Ministry of Education (MOE), Regional and sub-regional education Offices, school officials, civil society, and other activity partners.

· Ensure internal integration of project activities through: 1) the annual work plan and budgeting process; 2) creating/maintaining an effective project management team; 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system.

· Manage technical and administrative personnel, as well as subcontractors in the implementation of a large, complex activity to improve the reading skills of Liberian students in the early grades.

· Ensure that all activities conform to the terms and conditions of project requirements, including cost, schedule and quality parameters.

· Serve as primary liaison to USAID/Liberia on management and strategic issues to maximize impact and scale, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency and sustainability in achieving project requirements.

· Provide leadership and oversight for areas such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Technical leadership and Capacity Building, Finance, Operations, Reporting, Communications, and Human Resources.

· Manages and controls funds and other resources for the project and associated sub-contracts and grants under contract as required.

· Prepares status reports, budget information and other documentation as needed.

· Develop and implement practices to ensure a high level of staff morale and retention.

· Will remain in close contact with the home office, providing regular presentations and updates about the project’s progress.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Minimum of a Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in education, business, program/project management, or a related field from an accredited university. A focus on early grade curriculum or early grade reading is preferred.

· At least 12 years of experience in relevant management, supervisory, and/or technical experience working on large donor-funded education projects (with at least 8 years in a management/leadership position).

· At least 5 years of experience in development in West Africa is required, preferably in Liberia.

· Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects and a strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is required.

· Demonstrated experience in project management, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation, education reform and national-level quality improvement.

· A high level of technical and analytical skills relevant to this activity.

· Must have a thorough understanding of the political economy in Liberia, as s/he will interact with numerous government institutions and senior-level officials.

· Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.

· Demonstrated experience and knowledge of supporting staff and partners in capacity development and professional development.

· Excellent communication skills and ability (verbal and written).

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability. Fluency in English is required.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/jobs16924. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, DFAT and other donors and clients.

The International Education Division is currently accepting applications for a Senior Reading Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded five-year project to improve reading outcomes of children in the early grades in Liberia. This is a full-time position with residency in Liberia.

The Senior Reading Specialist will provide overall technical oversight and guidance for the project’s support to improved reading instruction— including curriculum design and revision, lesson planning, instructional approach, materials development, teacher professional development, teacher and classroom supervision and monitoring, and all student testing efforts. He/she ensures complementarity of activity approaches in reading across project regions, liaises with government representatives and technicians on technical matters, and bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring that children in project supported schools achieve improved outcomes in reading.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Provide technical guidance to program staff on essential components of the reading program, including curriculum design and revisions, lesson planning, instructional approach, teacher professional development, materials development and distribution, classroom level assessment and large scale assessment.

· Contribute to the design and implementation of effective teacher professional development programs including teacher preparation, induction and in-service programs, and supportive supervision focused on primary grade reading, curriculum design and materials development for early grade reading.

· Engage with education systems to ensure optimal use of available resources with specific attention to school and classroom management practices including quality assurance, supportive supervision, and coaching.

· Assist Ministry of Education personnel in the analysis and appraisal of curriculum reform efforts and materials development, revisions, and production.

· Support other specialists on the team to ensure coherent program design.

· Contribute knowledge of effective school research findings and practices that are applicable to developing country contexts.

· Work directly with home office language experts, as well as experts locally as appropriate to implement the program.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Master's degree in education (Ph.D. preferred) with a speciality in early grade reading and 9 years of experience working in primary education in sub-Saharan Africa, preferably Liberia.

· Prior experience with the development of early grade reading materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments, including early grade reading assessments (EGRA).

· Knowledge of a balanced literacy framework, early literacy competencies and reading diagnostic measures.

· Expertise in assessing/identifying ability of young learners to read and comprehend.

· Knowledge of mother tongue and English transition instruction strategies.

· English fluency required.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/jobs16938 . Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Responsibilities:

· The operation of Windows and/or Linux-based application, database, messaging, specialized computing, storage, and web platforms.

· Operational support includes implementation as well as maintenance of user rights, group rights, account management, operating systems.

· Monitor and maintain system capacity, cost recovery accounting, data security, patch management, systems documentation and system management tools.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field with 6 years of related experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.

· Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills for Microsoft SQL 2008, .Net 4.5, IIS 7.5 and ColdFusion 10.

· Knowledge of Windows Server, HPCC, Solaris, VMWare and Linux platforms, HP or other network printers, McAfee Antivirus, Veritas Backup Exec utilities, Symantec NetBackup, ServiceNow, Oracle, MS SQL, or Sybase database systems, MS Exchange, SMTP, POP3, Listserv messaging applications, SAN, NAS, near-line, off-line, and/or direct-attached storage from Dell, EMC, Brocade, Emulex, QLogic, Sun, HP storage components, IIS, Tomcat, Apache, Oracle application server, Web Logic application server, Macromedia Cold Fusion MX, MS ASP, MS .NET, F5 Big IP Load Balancing, Macromedia J Run or similar/related applications and/or systems.

· Indonesian national only

· Will be located in RTI Asia Regional Office, Jakarta

Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to successfully coordinate with team, having exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects; strong initiator and proactive in IT management and support; excellent time management skill and ability to meet deadlines; excellent creative thinking and problem solving skills and last but not least having strong interpersonal skills, cultural awareness and the ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse professional and social backgrounds with customer service oriented attitude.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply to HR-Indo@rti-indomd.rti.org before April 24, 2016. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject. RTI values equal employment opportunities. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities:

· Provide support for a complex OnPremise messaging environment, including existing Exchange 2010 and legacy Exchange 2003 on-site instances, POP3 services and legacy Good mobile email platform, including maintenance, troubleshooting and performance tuning, and general administration.

· Work with internal teams, vendors and partners to migrate existing services to a hybrid environment of Office 365 and Exchange 2013, as well as Microsoft Lync and provide on-going support for the environment after migration.

· Provide support for additional messaging functionality such as Archiving, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Compliance and eDiscovery, among others.

· Provide engineering support for a cloud-based MDM solution.

· Document architectures and processes in order to enable operations and service desk staff to perform transactional activities in both the old and the new environment.

· Work with our customers, partners and vendors to support a variety of message interchange technologies between companies, agencies and other entities.

· Provide consulting and support to project teams developing email-dependent solutions to potential and existing customers.

· Work with the engineering teams to support the overall Messaging environment and the underlying components (Active Directory, Identity Management, federation, hardware platforms, etc.)

Qualifications:

· Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field with 5-7 years working primarily with Exchange and Microsoft instant messaging solutions.

· In-depth knowledge of Exchange 2010 features and architecture requirements; Lync 2013, including federation, public IM connectivity, archiving, audio/video, web conferencing, and telephony integration.

· Demonstrate experience with migration to and management of a hybrid Exchange/Office 365 environment.

· Demonstrate experience with migration from previous versions and competing platforms to newer versions of Exchange and Lync.

· Demonstrate experience in writing, inheriting, debugging, and running PowerShell scripts for Exchange and Lync automation.

· Demonstrate experience with Exchange and Lync recovery scenarios and processes.

· Deep understanding of Active Directory and its underlying relationship and dependencies with proper operation of Exchange and Lync.

· Ability to clearly document testing plans, test results, instructions and status reports based on document formatting standards.

· Willingness to be on call 24/7 when project needs required.

· Indonesian national only

· Will be located in RTI Asia Regional Office, Jakarta

Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to successfully coordinate with team, having exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects; strong initiator and proactive in IT management and support; excellent time management skill and ability to meet deadlines; excellent creative thinking and problem solving skills and last but not least having strong interpersonal skills, cultural awareness and the ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse professional and social backgrounds with customer service oriented attitude.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply to HR-Indo@rti-indomd.rti.org before April 24, 2016. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject. RTI values equal employment opportunities. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4000 provide research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade learning assessments and teaching and learning programmatic interventions, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, DFAT and other donors and clients. RTI’s current portfolio of international education projects includes countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

The International Education Division is currently accepting applications for Project Directors / Team Leaders/ Chiefs of Party for upcoming DFID and USAID-funded education development projects. The role of the Project Director/ Team Leader/ Chief of Party will be to provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise, and serve as the primary liaison with the donor on management and technical matters. S/he will maintain excellent working relationships with the client and ensure their agreement with the project's strategy, plans, and resource requirements. S/he will also be responsible for overall project performance, management, and execution and ensure quality and timeliness of project deliverables within budget and compliance parameters. The Project Director/Team Leader/Chief of Party will take a leadership role in coordination with the donor and key stakeholders, including the host country Ministry of Education and other implementing organizations.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Manage technical and administrative personnel and subcontractors in the implementation of a large, complex education development project.
• Ensure that all activities meet or exceed project requirements, including cost, schedule and quality parameters.
• Serve as primary liaison with the donor on management, technical and strategic aspects of projects to maximize efficiency and impact, minimize costs and achieve sustainable results.
• Lead the coordination of project activities with a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries, including ministries of education, regional and/or local education offices, school administrators and managers, teachers, civil society, and other program partners.
• Ensure internal integration of project activities through 1) an annual work plan and budgeting process, 2) creating/maintaining an effective project management team, 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system.
• Provide leadership and oversight for areas such as finance, operations, human resources, reporting, and communications.
• Develop and implement practices to ensure a high level of staff morale and retention.
• Lead the preparation of all project progress reports with an emphasis on strong analytical content. Provide briefings to funding donor as requested.

Requirements:
• Postgraduate degree in education or a related field from an accredited university.
• 10-15 years of experience in relevant management, supervisory, technical experience working on large donor-funded education projects.
• Previous experience successfully working as a Team Leader/ Project Director on DFID-funded education sector projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in relevant technical fields such as early grade reading, education policy, planning, curriculum development, and/or teacher professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in project design, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation, education reform and institutional capacity development.
• Prior experience working in developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia or the Middle East.
• Must be diplomatic and politically savvy, as s/he will interact with host country government institutions and senior-level officials.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver project outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Excellent representational and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability.
• Fluency in English is required.

To Apply:

If you would like to be considered for future opportunities as a Project Director/ Team Leader/ Chief of Party on a donor-funded education development project with RTI International in Africa, Asia, or MENA, please submit your resume to the following link: www.rti.org/job16991. Compensation and allowance packages are commensurate with experience and post location. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

RTI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4000 provide research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade learning assessments and teaching and learning programmatic interventions, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, DFAT and other donors and clients. RTI’s current portfolio of international education projects includes countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

The International Education Division is currently accepting applications for Senior Early Grade Literacy/Reading Advisors for upcoming donor-funded projects focused on improving early grade literacy/reading outcomes. The Senior Early Grade Literacy/Reading Advisor provides pedagogical leadership in the design and implementation of early grade literacy/reading interventions and technical assistance. S/he oversees the development of the overall program approach, curriculum and materials development, teacher training and support, and strategies for community involvement. Collaboration with, and capacity building of, government and stakeholder counterparts is also critical for success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of programming that supports early grade literacy/reading, focused on formal and/or non-formal education.
• Design and coordinate student assessments and classroom-based evaluations, from the school to national level.
• Review existing curricula and coordinate the development of high quality instructional materials for learners, teachers and teacher trainers.
• Design and implement teacher education and support activities, as well as related capacity building programs of ministry of education counterparts and staff.
• Organize, manage and support technical teams and external technical assistance.
• Oversee early grade literacy/reading instruction activities of project partners and ensure pedagogical alignment across project activities.
• Collaborate with project operational teams in developing operational plans and budgets for project early grade literacy/reading instruction activities.
• Monitor and adapt early grade literacy/reading instruction activities as needed based on lessons learned and changes in the external environment.
• Build partnerships with education institutions that contribute to the creation and delivery of early grade literacy/reading programming and teacher professional development.
• Collaborate closely with, and build capacity for, ministries of education, non-ministry partners, as well as short-term technical experts, on all aspects of literacy/reading interventions and assessment.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in education (PhD preferred), with a focus on curriculum and instruction, early grade reading/ literacy, teacher training/professional development, and/or assessment.
• At least 8 years of experience working in the field of early grade reading, literacy or reading instruction, and/or teacher training/professional development.
• At least 2 years long-term in-country experience in the implementation of education improvement programming in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and/or the Middle East.
• Direct experience with the development of early grade literacy/reading materials, teacher and head teacher training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with host government counterparts and project partners in the design and implementation of interventions to support early grade literacy/reading.
• Prior experience working on donor-funded education programs (USAID, DFID, or DFAT).
• Ability to collaborate with local stakeholders and other NGOs to design, implement, and monitor/evaluate parent, family, and community mobilization activities, including activities designed to sensitize families and communities about the needs of children with disabilities and other marginalized children, in support of early grade literacy outcomes.
• Ability to ensure that all early grade literacy activities are respectful and inclusive of all children, including girls, children with disabilities, and children from other marginalized sub-groups.
• Fluency in English. Fluency in another language, specifically French or Arabic, a plus. a

To Apply: If you would like to be considered for future opportunities as a Senior Early Grade Literacy/Reading Advisor on a donor-funded education development project with RTI International in Africa, Asia, or MENA, please submit your resume to the following link: www.rti.org/job16992. Compensation and allowance packages are commensurate with experience and post location. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

RTI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, DFAT and other donors and clients.
RTI is recruiting a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) Operations for an education project in Kenya. The USAID-funded Kenya Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity is a basic education initiative to improve the reading skills of approximately 5.4 million Kenyan children in each of Kenya’s 22,600 public primary schools and 1000 low cost private schools, called APET institutions. This is a full-time position with residency in Kenya.
The Deputy Chief of Party Operations will provide operational management in coordination with the Chief of Party (COP) and other members of the project leadership team. S/he will ensure quality and timely operational support for program activities, and lead reporting activities for the project. The DCOP Operations will be responsible for finance and administration, and in particular, budgeting, financial management, human resources, IT, communications, grants management and supporting the technical activities to effectively be implemented, with limited involvement in M&E processes. The DCOP will be responsible for supporting the Chief of Party in all technical, operational and management aspects of the project, serving as second in command in the Chief of Party’s absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working closely with technical leads, Finance Managers, IT officer, HR Manager, Communications Officer, Grants Fund Manager, Administrative Specialists and Coordinators to ensure effective and efficient implementation of project activity against the contract. Oversee the intersection of contract, budget, and technical work, engaging appropriate RTI contract and finance staff as needed.
• Lead the development of annual work plans, performance milestone plans, and associated budgeting.
• Support the USAID review and approval process, with close collaboration with the COP.
• Ensure the timely and quality reporting of all program technical and financial deliverables in accordance with USAID guidelines. Works closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team and technical areas to ensure that deliverables are submitted to USAD in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are proactively disseminated, interfacing with USAID as needed.
• Ensure that contractual and internal approval requirements (e.g., waivers, approval memos) are met, and prepare justifications supporting these actions in coordination with project leadership and business support groups.
• Monitor budget analyses/reports and project cost reports/invoices against contract requirements, implementation progress and general cost reasonability; alert management team to necessary contractual or management actions based on that review (e.g., LOE or line item reallocation, need to improve T&M contract performance, etc.).
• Assist in the identification, recruitment, and management of consultants and subcontractors; perform the actions necessary to initiate appropriate contractual mechanisms.

• Additional specific tasks and duties to be assigned as necessary to fulfill deliverables. Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, business, finance, accounting or relevant discipline and 12 years of relevant work experience (or equivalent education and experience) including proven background and experience on international donor-funded projects in program or financial management capacity.

• Proven leadership, organizational, and human resource management skills successfully managing and coordinating large and disparate work groups.

• Minimum of four years of USAID financial, contractual or grants management required including provision of incountry training and support to field-based project staff.

• Strong oral/written communication skills and ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent planning, organization and problem solving skills.

• Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant

• Experience working in Kenya or East Africa is highly desirable.

• Logistics experience, such as large-scale textbook procurement and distribution, in a developing country is highly desired.

• Fluency in English is required. Equal Opportunity Employer
  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply:

If you would like to be considered, please submit your resume to the following link: www.rti.org/job17065. Compensation and allowance packages are commensurate with experience and post location. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.