RTI International is seeking Behavior Change Communications (BCC) Technical Advisor (TA) for an anticipated $25 million, USAID-funded malaria project in Mozambique. The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to strengthen the Mozambican Ministry of Health to prevent and control malaria, specifically in Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Tete, and Zambezia provinces. The position will be based in Maputo, Mozambique, and report to the project’s Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

• Oversees programmatic and technical aspects related to BCC activities.
• Coordinates with PMI, the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of systematic and consistent technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, at all levels, and to other PMI implementing partners. Also coordinates efforts with other stakeholders to ensure that resources are efficiently used and to minimize duplication of efforts.
• Works with Ministry of Health departments to facilitate integration of malaria activities in to broader primary health care system, focusing on issues related to BCC (e.g. access to care, adherence to treatment).
• Supports COP and Technical Director in developing annual work plans, budgets and performance reports.
• Supervises mid-level project staff, as well as consultants.

Minimum Requirements:

· At least a masters’ degree in public health, or in a related field;

· A minimum of 3 years of experience in project management in BCC related to a public health program.

· Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders, including host government ministries at various administrative levels;

• Must have good oral and written communication and presentation skills in English (at least tested FSI R3/S3); fluency in Portuguese preferred; and
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Mozambique.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to www.rti.org/job17572 .

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 seeking Clinical Senior Technical Advisor (STA) for an anticipated $25 million, USAID-funded malaria project in Mozambique. The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to strengthen the Mozambican Ministry of Health to prevent and control malaria, specifically in Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Tete, and Zambezia provinces. The Clinical STA oversees programmatic and technical aspects related to case management and malaria and pregnancy activities. The Clinical STA will coordinate with PMI, the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of systematic and consistent technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, at all levels, and to other PMI implementing partners. The Clinical STA will also coordinate efforts with other stakeholders to ensure that resources are efficiently used and to minimize duplication of efforts. The position will be based in Maputo, Mozambique, and report to the project’s Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

• Works with Ministry of Health departments to facilitate integration of malaria activities in to broader primary health care system.
• Maintains updated technical knowledge on malaria and related public health topics to provide strategic input to project and wider Ministry of Health activities.
• Supports COP in developing annual work plans, budgets and performance reports.
• Serves as acting COP, in his/her absence.
• Supervises senior and mid-level project staff, as well as consultants.

Minimum Requirements:

· A clinical degree in medicine or nursery, or in a related field and minimum of 5 years of senior-level experience in project management in malaria or other public health program.

· Demonstrated experience in malaria case management and/or malaria in pregnancy.

· At least 3 years of experience working with National Malaria Control Programs, or with Maternal and Child Health Programs, in developing and transitioning countries, both at central and provincial levels.

• Demonstrated strong managerial, communications and interpersonal skills.

· Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders, including host government ministries at various administrative levels.

• Must have good oral and written communication and presentation skills in English (tested at least FSI R3/S3); fluency in Portuguese preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Mozambique.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to www.rti.org/job17571 .

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.

Research Triangle International (RTI) 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 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.

RTI seeks a qualified Project Manager for a USAID-funded education project in Jordan. RAMP, which is the Early Grade Reading and Mathematics Initiative, is being implemented by RTI and its lead partners: Queen Rania Teacher’s Academy (QRTA); Change Agent for Arab Development and Education Reform (CADER); We Love Reading (WLR) and Mercy Corps. The project is a national Ministry of Education (MoE)-led initiative designed to improve the reading and mathematics skills of students from KG2 through Grade 3 (KG2- G3). The five-year project began on January 1, 2015 and will end in December 2019. It was launched by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah as part of the MoE initiative to improve education.

The Arabic Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work under the direction of the Team Leader/Curriculum Specialist Manager. The applicant will be responsible for helping plan and coordinate policy dialogue and technical assistance support of an Advisory Team to the Jordan MoE as it reviews the K-12 arabic instructional content, and by:

· Organizing and managing technical aspects of concurrent technical workshops focused on capacity building development; and

· Providing secondary quality control for the Advisory Team’s technical assistance, ensuring delivery of world-class learning standards content and processes, appropriate to the local Jordanian context.

This technical assistance is intended to assist the MoE to better understand which aspects of instructional material the MoE should now revise; and the processes best suited to ensure MoE leadership and broader Jordanian input.

The Arabic Curriculum and Standards Specialist will support the Team Leader/Manager, who in turn will lead the team of eight experts in this effort. The team will also include long-term and short-term advisors with expertise in curriculum, Arabic, mathematics, technology, science, assessment and humanities. The candidate will be an international consultant based outside of Jordan. The candidate will be expected to travel to Amman for short-term technical assistance (STTA) twice a year during which he or she will provide on-the-ground technical assistance and help build capacity.

Curriculum Reform Context

Within Jordan, an increasing emphasis is being placed on modernizing and transforming the education system. This growing emphasis within Jordan has led to explicit calls from within the MoE and from stakeholders to revise the curriculum, learning outcomes, and learning assessment frameworks. The MoE is undertaking such reforms and requested this technical and capacity building assistance to support its own processes to design, implement, and manage a curriculum review and revision process.

General Duties and Specific Responsibilities

The Arabic Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work with the RAMP team and the MoE toward the achievement of six core outcomes. This will include planning, logistics, research and implementation support to the MoE Directorate for Curriculum and Training (DCT), the primary counterpart. DCT holds responsibility for design and management of curriculum, learning outcomes, learning and assessment frameworks, and teaching approaches.

The Managing Directorate of Examinations and Tests (DET), other MoE units, and stakeholders will also be engaged.

The six core areas will include:

1. Development of the General Framework of the Learning Standards and Assessment, using evidence-based trends, best practices, and proven theories of education change.

2. Development of General and Specific Learning Outcomes, intended for KG–12 subjects/grades.

3. Textbook Development Process**, exploring improvements for textbook development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and potential textbook policy changes.

4. Development of Learning Standards, Syllabi, and Instructional Material Implementation Plan, detailing the development processes, from start to conclusion, with feedback loops based on assessment results.

5. MoE Staff Capacity Development, building capacity of DCT and other staff to conduct and then sustain materials and national syllabi development processes to modernize the how Arabic is taught within the Jordanian education system.

6. International Best Practices, drawing on the best modern international research, practices and theories and applying findings for a range of MoE reform efforts.

The applicant will help the Team Leader/Curriculum and RAMP team to strengthen and build MoE capacity to:

· Review and update national learning standards and educational framework consistent with Jordanian values and global best practice.

· Identify, collaborate with and train Jordanian experts in the development of K-12 instructional Arabic materials.

· Assist the MoE in defining its own local, improved textbook development and assessment criteria for consistent application.

· Develop General and Specific Learning Outcomes elementary and secondary Arabic subjects. This should be done via an iterative process with the MoE

· Ensure that materials are sensitive to gender, disability and inclusive education

· Conduct and sustain processes for learning standards development and syllabi that modernize the subject of Arabic within the education system.

· Make enhancements to the Textbook Development Process, including improvements for overall development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and required policy changes.

Qualifications and Skills

· Master’s degree in education with at least 10 years of relevant experience, PhD preferred.

· Experience in establishing learning standards and materials development

· Significant experience in education development in the field of arabic.

· Track record of performance excellence meeting targets and objectives on time.

· Demonstrated strong relationships with government counterparts, researchers and/or donors.

· Experience providing technical assistance, preferably with USAID-funded projects.

· Fluency in English and Arabic required, with evidence of strong writing skills in both languages

Location and Period of Performance: Remotely-based. Begin as soon as possible and conclude in September 2018.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/job17550.

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.

Research Triangle International (RTI) 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 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.

RTI seeks a qualified Project Manager for a USAID-funded education project in Jordan. RAMP, which is the Early Grade Reading and Mathematics Initiative, is being implemented by RTI and its lead partners: Queen Rania Teacher’s Academy (QRTA); Change Agent for Arab Development and Education Reform (CADER); We Love Reading (WLR) and Mercy Corps. The project is a national Ministry of Education (MoE)-led initiative designed to improve the reading and mathematics skills of students from KG2 through Grade 3 (KG2- G3). The five-year project began on January 1, 2015 and will end in December 2019. It was launched by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah as part of the MoE initiative to improve education.

The Assessment Specialist will work under the direction of the Team Leader/Curriculum Specialist Manager. The applicant will be responsible for helping plan and coordinate policy dialogue and technical assistance support of an Advisory Team to the Jordan MoE as it reviews the K-12 assessment instructional content, and by:

· Organizing and managing technical aspects of concurrent technical workshops focused on capacity building development; and

· Providing secondary quality control for the Advisory Team’s technical assistance, ensuring delivery of world-class learning standards content and processes, appropriate to the local Jordanian context.

This technical assistance is intended to assist the MoE to better understand which aspects of instructional material the MoE should now revise; and the processes best suited to ensure MoE leadership and broader Jordanian input.

The Assessment Specialist will support the Team Leader/Manager, who in turn will lead the team of eight experts in this effort. The team will also include long-term and short-term advisors with expertise in curriculum, Arabic, mathematics, technology, science, assessment and humanities. The candidate will be an international consultant based outside of Jordan. The candidate will be expected to travel to Amman for short-term technical assistance (STTA) twice a year during which he or she will provide on-the-ground technical assistance and help build capacity.

Curriculum Reform Context

Within Jordan, an increasing emphasis is being placed on modernizing and transforming the education system. This growing emphasis within Jordan has led to explicit calls from within the MoE and from stakeholders to revise the curriculum, learning outcomes, and learning assessment frameworks. The MoE is undertaking such reforms and requested this technical and capacity building assistance to support its own processes to design, implement, and manage a curriculum review and revision process.

General Duties and Specific Responsibilities

The Assessment Specialist will work with the RAMP team and the MoE toward the achievement of six core outcomes. This will include planning, logistics, research and implementation support to the MoE Directorate for Curriculum and Training (DCT), the primary counterpart. DCT holds responsibility for design and management of curriculum, learning outcomes, learning and assessment frameworks, and teaching approaches.

The Managing Directorate of Examinations and Tests (DET), other MoE units, and stakeholders will also be engaged.

The six core areas will include:

1. Development of the General Framework of the Learning Standards and Assessment, using evidence-based trends, best practices, and proven theories of education change.

2. Development of General and Specific Learning Outcomes, intended for KG–12 subjects/grades.

3. Textbook Development Process**, exploring improvements for textbook development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and potential textbook policy changes.

4. Development of Learning Standards, Syllabi, and Instructional Material Implementation Plan, detailing the development processes, from start to conclusion, with feedback loops based on assessment results.

5. MoE Staff Capacity Development, building capacity of DCT and other staff to conduct and then sustain materials and national syllabi development processes to modernize the how assessment is taught within the Jordanian education system.

6. International Best Practices, drawing on the best modern international research, practices and theories and applying findings for a range of MoE reform efforts.

The applicant will help the Team Leader/Curriculum and RAMP team to strengthen and build MoE capacity to:

· Review and update national learning standards and educational framework consistent with Jordanian values and global best practice.

· Identify, collaborate with and train Jordanian experts in the development of K-12 instructional assessment materials.

· Assist the MoE in defining its own local, improved textbook development and assessment criteria for consistent application.

· Develop General and Specific Learning Outcomes for assessment subjects. This should be done via an iterative process with the MoE

· Ensure that materials are sensitive to gender, disability and inclusive education

· Conduct and sustain processes for learning standards development and syllabi that modernize the subject of assessment within the education system.

· Make enhancements to the Textbook Development Process, including improvements for overall development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and required policy changes.

Qualifications and Skills

· Master’s degree in education with at least 10 years of relevant experience, PhD preferred.

· Experience in establishing learning standards and materials development

· Significant experience in education development in the field of assessment.

· Track record of performance excellence meeting targets and objectives on time.

· Demonstrated strong relationships with government counterparts, researchers and/or donors.

· Experience providing technical assistance, preferably with USAID-funded projects.

· Fluency in English required, Arabic preferred, with evidence of strong writing skills in both languages

Location and Period of Performance: Remotely-based. Begin as soon as possible and conclude in September 2018.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/job17554.

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.

Research Triangle International (RTI) 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 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.

RTI seeks a qualified Project Manager for a USAID-funded education project in Jordan. RAMP, which is the Early Grade Reading and Mathematics Initiative, is being implemented by RTI and its lead partners: Queen Rania Teacher’s Academy (QRTA); Change Agent for Arab Development and Education Reform (CADER); We Love Reading (WLR) and Mercy Corps. The project is a national Ministry of Education (MoE)-led initiative designed to improve the reading and mathematics skills of students from KG2 through Grade 3 (KG2- G3). The five-year project began on January 1, 2015 and will end in December 2019. It was launched by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah as part of the MoE initiative to improve education.

The Education Technology Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work under the direction of the Team Leader/Curriculum Specialist Manager. The applicant will be responsible for helping plan and coordinate policy dialogue and technical assistance support of an Advisory Team to the Jordan MoE as it reviews the K-12 education technology instructional content, and by:

· Organizing and managing technical aspects of concurrent technical workshops focused on capacity building development; and

· Providing secondary quality control for the Advisory Team’s technical assistance, ensuring delivery of world-class learning standards content and processes, appropriate to the local Jordanian context.

This technical assistance is intended to assist the MoE to better understand which aspects of instructional material the MoE should now revise; and the processes best suited to ensure MoE leadership and broader Jordanian input.

The Education Technology Curriculum and Standards Specialist will support the Team Leader/Manager, who in turn will lead the team of eight experts in this effort. The team will also include long-term and short-term advisors with expertise in curriculum, Arabic, mathematics, technology, science, assessment and humanities. The candidate will be an international consultant based outside of Jordan. The candidate will be expected to travel to Amman for short-term technical assistance (STTA) twice a year during which he or she will provide on-the-ground technical assistance and help build capacity.

Curriculum Reform Context

Within Jordan, an increasing emphasis is being placed on modernizing and transforming the education system. This growing emphasis within Jordan has led to explicit calls from within the MoE and from stakeholders to revise the curriculum, learning outcomes, and learning assessment frameworks. The MoE is undertaking such reforms and requested this technical and capacity building assistance to support its own processes to design, implement, and manage a curriculum review and revision process.

General Duties and Specific Responsibilities

The Education Technology Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work with the RAMP team and the MoE toward the achievement of six core outcomes. This will include planning, logistics, research and implementation support to the MoE Directorate for Curriculum and Training (DCT), the primary counterpart. DCT holds responsibility for design and management of curriculum, learning outcomes, learning and assessment frameworks, and teaching approaches.

The Managing Directorate of Examinations and Tests (DET), other MoE units, and stakeholders will also be engaged.

The six core areas will include:

1. Development of the General Framework of the Learning Standards and Assessment, using evidence-based trends, best practices, and proven theories of education change.

2. Development of General and Specific Learning Outcomes, intended for KG–12 subjects/grades.

3. Textbook Development Process**, exploring improvements for textbook development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and potential textbook policy changes.

4. Development of Learning Standards, Syllabi, and Instructional Material Implementation Plan, detailing the development processes, from start to conclusion, with feedback loops based on assessment results.

5. MoE Staff Capacity Development, building capacity of DCT and other staff to conduct and then sustain materials and national syllabi development processes to modernize the how education technology is taught within the Jordanian education system.

6. International Best Practices, drawing on the best modern international research, practices and theories and applying findings for a range of MoE reform efforts.

The applicant will help the Team Leader/Curriculum and RAMP team to strengthen and build MoE capacity to:

· Review and update national learning standards and educational framework consistent with Jordanian values and global best practice.

· Identify, collaborate with and train Jordanian experts in the development of K-12 instructional education technology materials.

· Assist the MoE in defining its own local, improved textbook development and assessment criteria for consistent application.

· Develop General and Specific Learning Outcomes for education technology subjects. This should be done via an iterative process with the MoE

· Ensure that materials are sensitive to gender, disability and inclusive education

· Conduct and sustain processes for learning standards development and syllabi that modernize the subject of education technology within the education system.

· Make enhancements to the Textbook Development Process, including improvements for overall development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and required policy changes.

Qualifications and Skills

· Master’s degree in education with at least 10 years of relevant experience, PhD preferred.

· Experience in establishing learning standards and materials development

· Significant experience in education development in the field of education technology.

· Track record of performance excellence meeting targets and objectives on time.

· Demonstrated strong relationships with government counterparts, researchers and/or donors.

· Experience providing technical assistance, preferably with USAID-funded projects.

· Fluency in English required, Arabic preferred, with evidence of strong writing skills in both languages

Location and Period of Performance: Remotely-based. Begin as soon as possible and conclude in September 2018.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/job17551.

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.

Research Triangle International (RTI) 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 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.

RTI seeks a qualified Project Manager for a USAID-funded education project in Jordan. RAMP, which is the Early Grade Reading and Mathematics Initiative, is being implemented by RTI and its lead partners: Queen Rania Teacher’s Academy (QRTA); Change Agent for Arab Development and Education Reform (CADER); We Love Reading (WLR) and Mercy Corps. The project is a national Ministry of Education (MoE)-led initiative designed to improve the reading and mathematics skills of students from KG2 through Grade 3 (KG2- G3). The five-year project began on January 1, 2015 and will end in December 2019. It was launched by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah as part of the MoE initiative to improve education.

The Humanities Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work under the direction of the Team Leader/Curriculum Specialist Manager. The applicant will be responsible for helping plan and coordinate policy dialogue and technical assistance support of an Advisory Team to the Jordan MoE as it reviews the K-12 humanities instructional content, and by:

· Organizing and managing technical aspects of concurrent technical workshops focused on capacity building development; and

· Providing secondary quality control for the Advisory Team’s technical assistance, ensuring delivery of world-class learning standards content and processes, appropriate to the local Jordanian context.

This technical assistance is intended to assist the MoE to better understand which aspects of instructional material the MoE should now revise; and the processes best suited to ensure MoE leadership and broader Jordanian input.

The Humanities Curriculum and Standards Specialist will support the Team Leader/Manager, who in turn will lead the team of eight experts in this effort. The team will also include long-term and short-term advisors with expertise in curriculum, Arabic, mathematics, technology, science, assessment and humanities. The candidate will be an international consultant based outside of Jordan. The candidate will be expected to travel to Amman for short-term technical assistance (STTA) twice a year during which he or she will provide on-the-ground technical assistance and help build capacity.

Curriculum Reform Context

Within Jordan, an increasing emphasis is being placed on modernizing and transforming the education system. This growing emphasis within Jordan has led to explicit calls from within the MoE and from stakeholders to revise the curriculum, learning outcomes, and learning assessment frameworks. The MoE is undertaking such reforms and requested this technical and capacity building assistance to support its own processes to design, implement, and manage a curriculum review and revision process.

General Duties and Specific Responsibilities

The Humanities Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work with the RAMP team and the MoE toward the achievement of six core outcomes. This will include planning, logistics, research and implementation support to the MoE Directorate for Curriculum and Training (DCT), the primary counterpart. DCT holds responsibility for design and management of curriculum, learning outcomes, learning and assessment frameworks, and teaching approaches.

The Managing Directorate of Examinations and Tests (DET), other MoE units, and stakeholders will also be engaged.

The six core areas will include:

1. Development of the General Framework of the Learning Standards and Assessment, using evidence-based trends, best practices, and proven theories of education change.

2. Development of General and Specific Learning Outcomes, intended for KG–12 subjects/grades.

3. Textbook Development Process**, exploring improvements for textbook development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and potential textbook policy changes.

4. Development of Learning Standards, Syllabi, and Instructional Material Implementation Plan, detailing the development processes, from start to conclusion, with feedback loops based on assessment results.

5. MoE Staff Capacity Development, building capacity of DCT and other staff to conduct and then sustain materials and national syllabi development processes to modernize the how humanities is taught within the Jordanian education system.

6. International Best Practices, drawing on the best modern international research, practices and theories and applying findings for a range of MoE reform efforts.

The applicant will help the Team Leader/Curriculum and RAMP team to strengthen and build MoE capacity to:

· Review and update national learning standards and educational framework consistent with Jordanian values and global best practice.

· Identify, collaborate with and train Jordanian experts in the development of K-12 instructional humanities materials.

· Assist the MoE in defining its own local, improved textbook development and assessment criteria for consistent application.

· Develop General and Specific Learning Outcomes elementary and secondary Humanities subjects. This should be done via an iterative process with the MoE

· Ensure that materials are sensitive to gender, disability and inclusive education

· Conduct and sustain processes for learning standards development and syllabi that modernize the subject of humanities within the education system.

· Make enhancements to the Textbook Development Process, including improvements for overall development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and required policy changes.

Qualifications and Skills

· Master’s degree in education with at least 10 years of relevant experience, PhD preferred.

· Experience in establishing learning standards and materials development

· Significant experience in education development in the field of humanities.

· Track record of performance excellence meeting targets and objectives on time.

· Demonstrated strong relationships with government counterparts, researchers and/or donors.

· Experience providing technical assistance, preferably with USAID-funded projects.

· Fluency in English required, Arabic preferred, with evidence of strong writing skills in both languages

Location and Period of Performance: Remotely-based. Begin as soon as possible and conclude in September 2018. Q

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/job17555.

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.

Research Triangle International (RTI) 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 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.

RTI seeks a qualified Project Manager for a USAID-funded education project in Jordan. RAMP, which is the Early Grade Reading and Mathematics Initiative, is being implemented by RTI and its lead partners: Queen Rania Teacher’s Academy (QRTA); Change Agent for Arab Development and Education Reform (CADER); We Love Reading (WLR) and Mercy Corps. The project is a national Ministry of Education (MoE)-led initiative designed to improve the reading and mathematics skills of students from KG2 through Grade 3 (KG2- G3). The five-year project began on January 1, 2015 and will end in December 2019. It was launched by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah as part of the MoE initiative to improve education.

The Math Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work under the direction of the Team Leader/Curriculum Specialist Manager. The applicant will be responsible for helping plan and coordinate policy dialogue and technical assistance support of an Advisory Team to the Jordan MoE as it reviews the K-12 Math instructional content, and by:

· Organizing and managing technical aspects of concurrent technical workshops focused on capacity building development; and

· Providing secondary quality control for the Advisory Team’s technical assistance, ensuring delivery of world-class learning standards content and processes, appropriate to the local Jordanian context.

This technical assistance is intended to assist the MoE to better understand which aspects of instructional material the MoE should now revise; and the processes best suited to ensure MoE leadership and broader Jordanian input.

The Math Curriculum and Standards Specialist will support the Team Leader/Manager, who in turn will lead the team of eight experts in this effort. The team will also include long-term and short-term advisors with expertise in curriculum, Arabic, mathematics, technology, science, assessment and humanities. The candidate will be an international consultant based outside of Jordan. The candidate will be expected to travel to Amman for short-term technical assistance (STTA) twice a year during which he or she will provide on-the-ground technical assistance and help build capacity.

Curriculum Reform Context

Within Jordan, an increasing emphasis is being placed on modernizing and transforming the education system. This growing emphasis within Jordan has led to explicit calls from within the MoE and from stakeholders to revise the curriculum, learning outcomes, and learning assessment frameworks. The MoE is undertaking such reforms and requested this technical and capacity building assistance to support its own processes to design, implement, and manage a curriculum review and revision process.

General Duties and Specific Responsibilities

The Math Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work with the RAMP team and the MoE toward the achievement of six core outcomes. This will include planning, logistics, research and implementation support to the MoE Directorate for Curriculum and Training (DCT), the primary counterpart. DCT holds responsibility for design and management of curriculum, learning outcomes, learning and assessment frameworks, and teaching approaches.

The Managing Directorate of Examinations and Tests (DET), other MoE units, and stakeholders will also be engaged.

The six core areas will include:

1. Development of the General Framework of the Learning Standards and Assessment, using evidence-based trends, best practices, and proven theories of education change.

2. Development of General and Specific Learning Outcomes, intended for KG–12 subjects/grades.

3. Textbook Development Process**, exploring improvements for textbook development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and potential textbook policy changes.

4. Development of Learning Standards, Syllabi, and Instructional Material Implementation Plan, detailing the development processes, from start to conclusion, with feedback loops based on assessment results.

5. MoE Staff Capacity Development, building capacity of DCT and other staff to conduct and then sustain materials and national syllabi development processes to modernize the how Math is taught within the Jordanian education system.

6. International Best Practices, drawing on the best modern international research, practices and theories and applying findings for a range of MoE reform efforts.

The applicant will help the Team Leader/Curriculum and RAMP team to strengthen and build MoE capacity to:

· Review and update national learning standards and educational framework consistent with Jordanian values and global best practice.

· Identify, collaborate with and train Jordanian experts in the development of K-12 instructional math materials.

· Assist the MoE in defining its own local, improved textbook development and assessment criteria for consistent application.

· Develop General and Specific Learning Outcomes elementary and secondary math subjects. This should be done via an iterative process with the MoE

· Ensure that materials are sensitive to gender, disability and inclusive education

· Conduct and sustain processes for learning standards development and syllabi that modernize the subject of math within the education system.

· Make enhancements to the Textbook Development Process, including improvements for overall development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and required policy changes.

Qualifications and Skills

· Master’s degree in education with at least 10 years of relevant experience, PhD preferred.

· Experience in establishing learning standards and materials development

· Significant experience in education development in the field of Math.

· Track record of performance excellence meeting targets and objectives on time.

· Demonstrated strong relationships with government counterparts, researchers and/or donors.

· Experience providing technical assistance, preferably with USAID-funded projects.

· Fluency in English required, Arabic preferred, with evidence of strong writing skills in both languages

Location and Period of Performance: Remotely-based. Begin as soon as possible and conclude in September 2018. s

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/job17552.

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.

Research Triangle International (RTI) 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 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.

RTI seeks a qualified Project Manager for a USAID-funded education project in Jordan. RAMP, which is the Early Grade Reading and Mathematics Initiative, is being implemented by RTI and its lead partners: Queen Rania Teacher’s Academy (QRTA); Change Agent for Arab Development and Education Reform (CADER); We Love Reading (WLR) and Mercy Corps. The project is a national Ministry of Education (MoE)-led initiative designed to improve the reading and mathematics skills of students from KG2 through Grade 3 (KG2- G3). The five-year project began on January 1, 2015 and will end in December 2019. It was launched by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah as part of the MoE initiative to improve education.

The Science Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work under the direction of the Team Leader/Curriculum Specialist Manager. The applicant will be responsible for helping plan and coordinate policy dialogue and technical assistance support of an Advisory Team to the Jordan MoE as it reviews the K-12 science instructional content, and by:

· Organizing and managing technical aspects of concurrent technical workshops focused on capacity building development; and

· Providing secondary quality control for the Advisory Team’s technical assistance, ensuring delivery of world-class learning standards content and processes, appropriate to the local Jordanian context.

This technical assistance is intended to assist the MoE to better understand which aspects of instructional material the MoE should now revise; and the processes best suited to ensure MoE leadership and broader Jordanian input.

The Science Curriculum and Standards Specialist will support the Team Leader/Manager, who in turn will lead the team of eight experts in this effort. The team will also include long-term and short-term advisors with expertise in curriculum, Arabic, mathematics, technology, science, assessment and humanities. The candidate will be an international consultant based outside of Jordan. The candidate will be expected to travel to Amman for short-term technical assistance (STTA) twice a year during which he or she will provide on-the-ground technical assistance and help build capacity.

Curriculum Reform Context

Within Jordan, an increasing emphasis is being placed on modernizing and transforming the education system. This growing emphasis within Jordan has led to explicit calls from within the MoE and from stakeholders to revise the curriculum, learning outcomes, and learning assessment frameworks. The MoE is undertaking such reforms and requested this technical and capacity building assistance to support its own processes to design, implement, and manage a curriculum review and revision process.

General Duties and Specific Responsibilities

The Science Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work with the RAMP team and the MoE toward the achievement of six core outcomes. This will include planning, logistics, research and implementation support to the MoE Directorate for Curriculum and Training (DCT), the primary counterpart. DCT holds responsibility for design and management of curriculum, learning outcomes, learning and assessment frameworks, and teaching approaches.

The Managing Directorate of Examinations and Tests (DET), other MoE units, and stakeholders will also be engaged.

The six core areas will include:

1. Development of the General Framework of the Learning Standards and Assessment, using evidence-based trends, best practices, and proven theories of education change.

2. Development of General and Specific Learning Outcomes, intended for KG–12 subjects/grades.

3. Textbook Development Process**, exploring improvements for textbook development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and potential textbook policy changes.

4. Development of Learning Standards, Syllabi, and Instructional Material Implementation Plan, detailing the development processes, from start to conclusion, with feedback loops based on assessment results.

5. MoE Staff Capacity Development, building capacity of DCT and other staff to conduct and then sustain materials and national syllabi development processes to modernize the how science is taught within the Jordanian education system.

6. International Best Practices, drawing on the best modern international research, practices and theories and applying findings for a range of MoE reform efforts.

The applicant will help the Team Leader/Curriculum and RAMP team to strengthen and build MoE capacity to:

· Review and update national learning standards and educational framework consistent with Jordanian values and global best practice.

· Identify, collaborate with and train Jordanian experts in the development of K-12 instructional science materials.

· Assist the MoE in defining its own local, improved textbook development and assessment criteria for consistent application.

· Develop General and Specific Learning Outcomes elementary and secondary Science subjects. This should be done via an iterative process with the MoE

· Ensure that materials are sensitive to gender, disability and inclusive education

· Conduct and sustain processes for learning standards development and syllabi that modernize the subject of science within the education system.

· Make enhancements to the Textbook Development Process, including improvements for overall development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and required policy changes.

Qualifications and Skills

· Master’s degree in education with at least 10 years of relevant experience, PhD preferred.

· Experience in establishing learning standards and materials development

· Significant experience in education development in the field of science.

· Track record of performance excellence meeting targets and objectives on time.

· Demonstrated strong relationships with government counterparts, researchers and/or donors.

· Experience providing technical assistance, preferably with USAID-funded projects.

· Fluency in English required, Arabic preferred, with evidence of strong writing skills in both languages

Location and Period of Performance: Remotely-based. Begin as soon as possible and conclude in September 2018.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rti.org/job17556.

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.

Research Triangle International (RTI) 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 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.

RTI seeks a qualified Project Manager for a USAID-funded education project in Jordan. RAMP, which is the Early Grade Reading and Mathematics Initiative, is being implemented by RTI and its lead partners: Queen Rania Teacher’s Academy (QRTA); Change Agent for Arab Development and Education Reform (CADER); We Love Reading (WLR) and Mercy Corps. The project is a national Ministry of Education (MoE)-led initiative designed to improve the reading and mathematics skills of students from KG2 through Grade 3 (KG2- G3). The five-year project began on January 1, 2015 and will end in December 2019. It was launched by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah as part of the MoE initiative to improve education.

The Arabic Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work under the direction of the Team Leader/Curriculum Specialist Manager. The applicant will be responsible for helping plan and coordinate policy dialogue and technical assistance support of an Advisory Team to the Jordan MoE as it reviews the K-12 arabic instructional content, and by:

· Organizing and managing technical aspects of concurrent technical workshops focused on capacity building development; and

· Providing secondary quality control for the Advisory Team’s technical assistance, ensuring delivery of world-class learning standards content and processes, appropriate to the local Jordanian context.

This technical assistance is intended to assist the MoE to better understand which aspects of instructional material the MoE should now revise; and the processes best suited to ensure MoE leadership and broader Jordanian input.

The Arabic Curriculum and Standards Specialist will support the Team Leader/Manager, who in turn will lead the team of eight experts in this effort. The team will also include long-term and short-term advisors with expertise in curriculum, Arabic, mathematics, technology, science, assessment and humanities. The candidate will be an international consultant based outside of Jordan. The candidate will be expected to travel to Amman for short-term technical assistance (STTA) twice a year during which he or she will provide on-the-ground technical assistance and help build capacity.

Curriculum Reform Context

Within Jordan, an increasing emphasis is being placed on modernizing and transforming the education system. This growing emphasis within Jordan has led to explicit calls from within the MoE and from stakeholders to revise the curriculum, learning outcomes, and learning assessment frameworks. The MoE is undertaking such reforms and requested this technical and capacity building assistance to support its own processes to design, implement, and manage a curriculum review and revision process.

General Duties and Specific Responsibilities

The Arabic Curriculum and Standards Specialist will work with the RAMP team and the MoE toward the achievement of six core outcomes. This will include planning, logistics, research and implementation support to the MoE Directorate for Curriculum and Training (DCT), the primary counterpart. DCT holds responsibility for design and management of curriculum, learning outcomes, learning and assessment frameworks, and teaching approaches.

The Managing Directorate of Examinations and Tests (DET), other MoE units, and stakeholders will also be engaged.

The six core areas will include:

1. Development of the General Framework of the Learning Standards and Assessment, using evidence-based trends, best practices, and proven theories of education change.

2. Development of General and Specific Learning Outcomes, intended for KG–12 subjects/grades.

3. Textbook Development Process**, exploring improvements for textbook development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and potential textbook policy changes.

4. Development of Learning Standards, Syllabi, and Instructional Material Implementation Plan, detailing the development processes, from start to conclusion, with feedback loops based on assessment results.

5. MoE Staff Capacity Development, building capacity of DCT and other staff to conduct and then sustain materials and national syllabi development processes to modernize the how Arabic is taught within the Jordanian education system.

6. International Best Practices, drawing on the best modern international research, practices and theories and applying findings for a range of MoE reform efforts.

The applicant will help the Team Leader/Curriculum and RAMP team to strengthen and build MoE capacity to:

· Review and update national learning standards and educational framework consistent with Jordanian values and global best practice.

· Identify, collaborate with and train Jordanian experts in the development of K-12 instructional Arabic materials.

· Assist the MoE in defining its own local, improved textbook development and assessment criteria for consistent application.

· Develop General and Specific Learning Outcomes elementary and secondary Arabic subjects. This should be done via an iterative process with the MoE

· Ensure that materials are sensitive to gender, disability and inclusive education

· Conduct and sustain processes for learning standards development and syllabi that modernize the subject of Arabic within the education system.

· Make enhancements to the Textbook Development Process, including improvements for overall development (e.g., specifications, assessment, etc.) and required policy changes.

Qualifications and Skills

· Master’s degree in education with at least 10 years of relevant experience, PhD preferred.

· Experience in establishing learning standards and materials development

· Significant experience in education development in the field of arabic.

· Track record of performance excellence meeting targets and objectives on time.

· Demonstrated strong relationships with government counterparts, researchers and/or donors.

· Experience providing technical assistance, preferably with USAID-funded projects.

· Fluency in English and Arabic required, with evidence of strong writing skills in both languages

Location and Period of Performance: Remotely-based. Begin as soon as possible and conclude in September 2018.

Qualified applicants may apply at www.rti.org/job17550. RTI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Agronomic Specialist position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Democratic Republic of Congo Kivu Value Chain Activity. The goal of the activity is to increase household incomes and access to nutrient rich crops by linking small holder farmers to strengthened and inclusive value chains and supportive market services. USAID anticipates a five year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $22-24 million. Preferred candidates will have specific experience in agricultural value chain development in the DRC. This position will be located in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC.

Responsibilities:

· Contribute to the development of project strategy for increasing productivity of Kivu coffee farmers

· Provide assistance to increase the competitiveness of key actors in the coffee value chain to facilitate production, processing and export of quality coffee

· Use established best practices for value chain and market systems development.

· Support interventions to address key constraints or opportunities to support greater efficiencies and market access.

· Support the capacity building of key market actors, including coffee cooperatives

· Liaise with international and local scientists, including universities, to incorporate research into project activities

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s-level degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, or agribusiness field preferred.

· Minimum 6 years’ experience

· Prior experience working in North or South Kivu (DRC residence preferred)

· Demonstrated technical expertise in coffee production

· Demonstrated understanding of constraints in the coffee value chain in Kivu

· Proven ability to build relationships and cultivate partnerships with coffee industry and private sector actors

· 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 French and English required; Proficiency in local language(s) preferred.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience towww.rti.org/job17634.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Chief of Party position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Democratic Republic of Congo Kivu Value Chain Activity. The goal of the activity is to increase household incomes and access to nutrient rich crops by linking small holder farmers to strengthened and inclusive value chains and supportive market services. USAID anticipates a five year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $22-24 million. The Chief of Party (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 • Provides technical direction and oversight of project value chain and coffee production activities. • 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 international development, economics, business, agricultural or rural development and 12 years of demonstrated senior management experience in managing value chain or agri-business projects. • Experience in economic growth, trade, or value chain development, competitiveness, or agricultural development programs is required. • 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. • Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative. • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to build and manage cooperative high-level relationships and motivate subordinates • 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 Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience to www.rti.org/job17633.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Deputy Chief of Party position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Democratic Republic of Congo Kivu Value Chain Activity. The goal of the activity is to increase household incomes and access to nutrient rich crops by linking small holder farmers to strengthened and inclusive value chains and supportive market services. USAID anticipates a five year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $22-24 million. 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 absence. This position will be located in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief of Party to manage technical and administrative personnel and subcontractors in the implementation of a large, complex activity to build capacity of actors in targeted value chains. • Serve as Acting Chief of Party during any absence of the Chief of Party. • Serve as RTI’s alternate liaison to USAID, government counterparts, private partnerships, local organizations, and program partners when COP is unavailable. Ensures a high level of communication and close working relationships with USAID. • Assist the Chief of Party to ensure timely project implementation and technical reliability, monitor project activities, and ensure quality. • Provide technical and/or operational guidance and serve as a subject matter expert in assigned area or responsibility • Coordinate the development, implementation and reporting on detailed management plans that may include implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., in assigned area of responsibility.
• Track and report quarterly on programmatic achievements as required for project deliverable reporting. Produces technical and/or operational reports and updates for deliverable reporting and project success stories. • Ensure effective coordination and synergies between policy –level, market level, and community based activities, while managing heavy procurements, deliveries and other related logistical actions. • May coordinate and oversee the operation of other project offices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, economics, business, agricultural or rural development and at least 7 years of demonstrated management experience in managing value chain or agri-business projects. Master’s degree preferred. • Experience in economic growth, trade, or value chain development, competitiveness, or agricultural development programs is required. • Knowledgeable and experienced with international development contracting policies and procedures, specifically USAID. • Familiarity with international development systems, policies, finances and management in developing countries. • Ability to build consensus and demonstrated ability to recruit and develop high performing teams; demonstrated ability to manage international and national staff. • Experience and demonstrated capacity to build and sustain partnerships to achieve development results. • Excellent oral and written skills in English and French. • Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative. • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience to www.rti.org/job17636.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Finance and Administration Manager position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Democratic Republic of Congo Kivu Value Chain Activity. The goal of the activity is to increase household incomes and access to nutrient rich crops by linking small holder farmers to strengthened and inclusive value chains and supportive market services. USAID anticipates a five year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $22-24 million. The FAM will provide senior-level oversight of the financial and administrative functions on the project. The FAM will report to the Chief of Party. This position will be located in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the project’s management of financial and reporting functions to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement; • Oversight of finance, human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology (IT) support to the project; • Oversee preparation and submission of financial statements and other cost accounting reports to RTI and USAID; • Ensure adherence to RTI and USAID financial and accounting policies and procedures; • Oversee subcontract and/or grant to local partners; • Provide training and guidance to field and subcontract/grantee finance managers and COP on managing project expense to annual work plan and contract budgets, as needed; • Coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepares pipeline estimates for the project; • Provide leadership and support during project start-up and close-out with regard to setting up the project office, bank account, operations and logistics, staff administration, etc.; • Ensure appropriate systems and cost effective, timely procedures such as cash management, vendor payments, and budgeting are in place to properly disburse, account, budget and report project funds and have the proper internal controls.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field; Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred; • Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management of international-donor-funded projects including experience in the management of USAID-funded projects; • ACCA/CPA or other recognized professional accounting qualification preferred; • Experience in grants/subcontract management is highly preferred; • Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experiences in accounting, financial planning and management, and procurement, among other management support areas/functions, as required; • Familiarity with USG Cost Accounting Standards; Extensive knowledge of computerized accounting systems, accounting software and Microsoft Office; • Proficiency in QuickBooks software preferred; • Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills; • Written and verbal fluency in French and English. • Experience in DRC preferred.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience to www.rti.org/job17637.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Financial Services Specialist position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Democratic Republic of Congo Kivu Value Chain Activity. The goal of the activity is to increase household incomes and access to nutrient rich crops by linking small holder farmers to strengthened and inclusive value chains and supportive market services. USAID anticipates a five year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $22-24 million. The Financial Services Specialist will provide technical assistance to financial institutions benefitting from the USAID-funded Development Credit Authority loan guarantee program operating in the Kivu VC-supported geographic region. This position will be located in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC. Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the Chief of Party and other project staff to build the capacity of local financial institutions, with the end goal of increasing financial inclusion and lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises in agricultural value chains • Develop curriculum, design workshops, and/or provide training to local project and financial institution staff; • Develop new financial products and/or offerings to benefit project participants (eg. farmer cooperatives, agricultural input suppliers); • Assist in the development of activities to build financial literacy and creditworthiness of value chain actors • Assistant in the development of business and investment plans; • Provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of bank policies, recordkeeping, and lending procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s-level degree in business, finance, agricultural economics or economics preferred. • Minimum 6 years’ experience Prior experience working in DRC (DRC residence preferred) • Demonstrated technical expertise in capacity building or consulting for financial institutions in Francophone Africa • Experience in microcredit/microfinance • Knowledge of USAID Development Credit Authority (DCA) requirements • Experience in agricultural finance preferred • 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 French and English required.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience to www.rti.org/job17635.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Grants Specialist position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Democratic Republic of Congo Kivu Value Chain Activity. The goal of the activity is to increase household incomes and access to nutrient rich crops by linking small holder farmers to strengthened and inclusive value chains and supportive market services. USAID anticipates a five year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $22-24 million. The program will administer a large grants fund for cooperatives, associations, and non-profits in targeted value chains or supporting markets. Grants will include investment grants, capacity development grants, and agricultural research grants. This position will be located in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC.

Responsibilities: • Development of the grants management program with the input and oversight of the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, and the RTI Office of Contracts • Oversees grants management process & subcontracts for local organizations, including grant proposal tracking, review, and approval process • Maintains financial management files for grants and ensures audit trail for all necessary grant documentation • Implement process for screening grants to avoid generation of conflict between communities • Ensures timely financial disbursements, compliance with grants financial management policies, monitors all grant expenses, and provides regular updates on grant status • Provides technical assistance as required to build capacity of local partners & grantees • Reviews technical and financial proposals from local NGOs/CBOs, including negotiating annual budgets, and reviews grantee financial expenditure reports for accuracy and adherence to the SOW and budget

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or equivalent designation with senior level financial experience. Advance degree at the Masters level will be considered a plus • At least 6 years of relevant work experience in finance and grants management • Experience in international non-profit, preferably in DRC • Strong government accounting experience as well as experience with USAID, DfID or other donor agency regulations highly preferred • Fluent in French and English; Swahili preferred.

Strong candidates will exhibit excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work under difficult circumstances with limited resources, and ability to form productive relationships with host country counterparts and training institutions.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience to www.rti.org/job17638.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist 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. The M&E Specialist will ensure the establishment and implementation of an effective and efficient system to monitor progress, impacts and successes of project activities and performance at all levels. The M&E Specialist will report to the Chief of Party. This position will be located in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage and implement the project’s M&E systems, including relevant performance indicators, baselines, and annual targets and ensures compliance to USAID requirements; • Advise on the design of pilot activities, assessments, and feedback of learning into program strategy; • Supervise the collection, analysis and reporting on performance indicators by other team members and project counterparts; • Identify, recruit and supervise consultants and contractors supporting M&E activities • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports on the status of project implementation; contribute to other project reports such as annual work plans • Regularly review and update the project’s M&E plan • Provides oversight for project results reporting & management in collaboration with COP & project technical staff • Provides M&E technical assistance capacity building for local partner organizations • Ensures successful implementation of performance monitoring plan • Ensures achievement of and accurate reporting on project milestones • Produces performance monitoring reports and other summaries requested by the COP and USAID • Support and/or contribute significantly to the analysis of project monitoring data to derive lessons for improvement and make recommendations • Contributes to the development of standardized reporting, performance monitoring, and evaluation among partners • Oversees performance monitoring reporting associated with project close-out

Requirements:

• Master’s degree and 3 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of international development programs • Exceptional technical skills in data management, M&E, survey design, mapping and/or impact assessment required. • Experience in DRC (DRC residence preferred) • Experience on USAID-funded projects required; Experience with Feed the Future indicators preferred. • Familiarity with USAID’s Collaborating, Learning, & Adapting (CLA) principles • Experience working in agriculture, agribusiness, or private sector development highly desired • Strong oral/written communication skills • Additional skills required for the position include: proficiency in Excel, Word, and other MS Office software; data analysis software (such as SPSS or Stata); • Fluency in written and spoken French and English required. Swahili preferred.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience to www.rti.org/job17639.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Organizational Capacity Development Specialist position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Democratic Republic of Congo Kivu Value Chain Activity. The goal of the activity is to increase household incomes and access to nutrient rich crops by linking small holder farmers to strengthened and inclusive value chains and supportive market services. USAID anticipates a five year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $22-24 million. This position will be located in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in directly building the capacity of local partners (preferably in DRC) through training and/or mentoring in a range of areas: financial management, investment and business planning, human resources, institutional governance, leadership, project management, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates relationships with local communities, agricultural producer cooperatives and associations, businesses, and government entities • Conduct organizational capacity assessments of public and private sector organizations along agricultural value chains • Design and facilitate the implementation of capacity building interventions • Support grant-making for organizational capacity development • Serve as technical advisor for local organizations implementing trainings and other capacity building activities Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s-level in Social Science, Public Policy, Community Development, or Organizational Strengthening preferred • Minimum 6 years’ experience in organizational/capacity development • Prior experience working in DRC (DRC residence preferred) • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in using local capacity development (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 public and private sector organizations that cover a broad range of areas across financial management and recordkeeping, business planning, human resources, adherence to regulations, and organizational governance. • Experience in women’s empowerment and gender sensitization or mainstreaming • 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. • Experience in agriculture sector preferred. • Language Ability: Oral and written fluency in French and English required.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience to www.rti.org/job17640.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Value Chain Manager on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Democratic Republic of Congo Kivu Value Chain Activity. The goal of the activity is to increase household incomes and access to nutrient rich crops by linking small holder farmers to strengthened and inclusive value chains and supportive market services. USAID anticipates a five year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $22-24 million. The Value Chain Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day activities with private sector agricultural value chain actors. This position will be located in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC.

Responsibilities: • Manage capacity building activities for value chain actors, including lead farmers; farmer cooperatives; value-added processors; consolidators; traders; exporters; seed and seedling; producers; agricultural input and equipment dealers; transportation companies; packaging; manufacturers; standards laboratories; drying, cleaning, sorting facilities; storage service; facilities; technical or consulting agencies; financial services providers; market information providers; technology developers; and government entities. • Review value chain business, investment, and/or sustainability plans • Develop M4P (market systems) approach for project activities, in collaboration with COP and DCOP • Liaise with Financial Services Specialist to expand access to financial services for project beneficiaries (private sector value chain actors) • Assist in the development of scopes of work for local grantees and subcontractors; Oversee local partner performance • Ensure integration organizational capacity development and conflict sensitivity into value chain activities • Contribute to the development of a self-sustaining market information system • Contribute to project activity monitoring, including quarterly and annual reporting

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, economics, or other value-chain-related field with 5 years of international experience with value chain development projects in the technical area of management responsibility. Master’s degree preferred. • Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders to build cooperative relationships. • Demonstrated success using facilitation in at least one of the following: the USAID value chain approach, M4P, or Market Systems Development approach, which led to greater competitiveness and inclusiveness in markets. • Demonstrated experience with conducting value chain analysis and developing value chain work plans • Knowledge of agricultural market information systems preferred. • Spoken and written fluency in English and French required.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience to www.rti.org/job17641.

RTI is seeking Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor candidates for an anticipated Mosquito Borne Illness/Vector Control Project funded by the US Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) through USAID. Under this project, RTI and its partners would provide technical and logistical assistance to ministries of health (MOHs)/national malaria control programs (NMCPs) to conduct a mosquito borne illness prevention program through IRS and other vector control methods. The position will be based in Washington D.C.

The M&E Advisor will have the following responsibilities:

Program Monitoring and Reporting

• Responsible for developing monitoring and evaluation systems to measure and report on project outcomes, impact and progress for the client, partners and project team. This includes the development of the Project’s M&E framework, performance monitoring system, M&E training manuals, data recording tools, and standard operating procedures in collaboration with the client and project Director.

• Responsible for reporting on all aspects of monitoring and evaluation of the global project to the client and project senior management. Must be able to collect large quantities data from multiple countries and organize into a comprehensive reporting system in order for data to be interpreted at district, country and global levels.

• Provide orientation, training and oversight of country level M&E staff in the field.

• Ensure data received from the field is reported correctly, thoroughly, and on time.

• Develop Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and oversee its implementation and periodic revision.

• Responsible for maintaining the program monitoring data base and prepares analyses of project data for sharing with client and partners.

• Develop M&E instrumentation tools and report formats for the project as needed (including monitoring data collection forms).

• Provide information and support in the development of the work plan, quarterly reports and annual reports.

• Provide planning, training and oversight of health activities within the M&E framework.

  M&E Technical Assistance/Capacity Building

• Support the documentation of best practices and facilitate the use of such data to drive program design and decision making. Produces information to share lessons learned and for advocacy purposes.

• Provide technical assistance to build or strengthening partner and stakeholder capacity for data management and M&E. Interpret and communicate IRS results and disseminate IRS lessons learned.

• Support qualitative and quantitative operational research projects conducted in collaboration with local/regional partners and staff, to ensure scientific stature, data quality and accuracy;

• Work with local/regional partners and global malaria related organizations (RBM, WHO, etc) to ensure research findings and project data are disseminated and used for decision-making at a national and global level.

  Requirements:
  Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in public health, statistics, or related field

• Minimum of 9 years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems for international donor-funded (USAID highly-preferred)Africa regional projects; experience with malaria and/or vector control-related programs and indicators will be highly preferred.

• Additional experience providing M&E and data for decision making technical support to similar programs at national levels will be required.

• Experience in use of ICT for data collection, statistical analysis, and qualitative/quantitative research.

• Experience in training, mentoring, and supervising field staff

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong technical skills in data management, M&E, disease surveillance, mapping, and/or assessment.

• Knowledge of USAID system of indicators, results, and reporting.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment. Flexible and proactive attitude towards problem-solving.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites throughout the Africa region.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team. Demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate complex political contexts. Ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, local organizations, other program partners and counterparts.

• Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Excel); strong presentation skills

• Ability to produce thorough, high quality work within a tight timeframe.

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

• Must be fluent (writing and speaking) in English; additional language proficiency in relevant languages (e.g. French, Kiswahili) would be an asset.

Interested candidates should submit a CV with current contact information via www.rti.org/job17699 . Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. This position is contingent upon funding and award. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

RTI is seeking Project Director candidates for an anticipated Mosquito Borne Illness/ Vector Control Project funded by the US Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) through USAID. Under this project, RTI and its partners would provide technical and logistical assistance to ministries of health (MOH)/national malaria control programs (NMCP) to conduct a mosquito borne illness prevention program through IRS. The position will be based in Washington D.C.

The Project Director will have the following responsibilities:

Program Management and Leadership

• Provide overall vision, direction, and leadership for the implementation of the IRS Project.

• Manage the IRS Project’s relationships with USAID and PMI, subcontractors, and resource groups, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of project updates to all parties

• Provide guidance and direction to chiefs of party (COPs) in managing national-level relationships with PMI, the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), and other host country stakeholders.

• Directly supervises the senior technical and administrative management team.

• Ensure programmatic and fiscal responsibility for the project according to USAID, PMI, and RTI policies and procedures.

• Ensure the timely completion and quality of all contractual deliverables and reports. Liaise with RTI head office and relevant technical support units to ensure high-quality, cost-conscious, and timely delivery of technical and contractual deliverables and to assume responsibility for overall program success.

• Lead strategic planning processes, overseeing the development of work plans and budgets and ensuring that goals and objectives are executed.

• Lead the IRS Project’s collaboration with organizations such as WHO, Roll Back Malaria, World Bank in the development of global IRS guidelines and policies based on evidence-based best practices.

  Technical Leadership

• Represent the IRS Project on behalf of RTI in key regional or global meetings, consultative sessions and conferences which may involve the development of global IRS standards, partnerships, networks and alliances.

• Provide leadership for the implementation of capacity development strategies for the transition of IRS technical and leadership to national governments.

• As required, provide senior advisory services to NMCP on IRS and malaria vector control, particularly in new IRS start-up countries.

• Responsible for the overall quality improvement and operational aspects of implementing multi-country capacity building agenda.

• Lead efforts to attract and leverage private sector resources to expand and sustain the program’s activities.

  Requirements:
  Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Entomology, Tropical Diseases or related field.

• At least 15 years of progressive experience in the management of health related programs in developing countries, preferably in Africa; 5 years of experience in the management of complex, multi-country projects.

• Prior experience designing and implementing malaria programs desirable.

• Experience working within or leading USAID-funded projects.

• Experience partnering with ministries of health and other related institutions and stakeholders at global, regional and national

• Extensive experience in client relationship management, reporting, program planning, budgeting, implementation and personnel management.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven track record in building successful, collaborative relationships and partnerships with donors, partners, and stakeholders in the global infectious diseases arena.

• Reputation as strong leader of large, diverse teams.

• Familiarity with U.S. Government regulations (e.g. Federal Acquisition Regulations and Foreign Assistance).

• Strong knowledge of program financial management, human resources, procurement, logistics and other administrative functions.

• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills in order to handle sensitive and urgent project situations as they occur.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to produce thorough, high quality work within a tight timeframe.

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

• Must be fluent (writing and speaking) in English; additional language proficiency in relevant languages (e.g. French, Kiswahili) would be an asset.

• Able to travel to project sites and to represent the project at global forum as needed

Interested candidates should submit a CV with current contact information via www.rti.org/job17701 . Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. This position is contingent upon funding and award. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.