RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Deputy Chief of Party position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity. The goal of the activity is to improve productivity and incomes of smallholder Kenyan farmers and strengthen market systems. USAID anticipates a five-year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $50-60 million. The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) is responsible for leading the technical approach and supporting 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 Nairobi, Kenya.

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:

· Master’s degree in international development, economics, business, agricultural or rural development and at least 9 years of demonstrated management experience in managing value chain or agri-business projects.

· Experience in economic growth, value chain development, or agricultural development programs is required. Experience in dairy or horticulture is preferred.

· Knowledge of market facilitation approach is required.

· Knowledgeable and experienced with international development contracting policies and procedures, specifically USAID.

· Experience working in East Africa is required; Experience in Kenya is preferred.

· 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. Fluency in Kiswahili preferred.

· 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 toF_Agrecruit@rti.org. All applicants should list the position they are applying for as the subject line in their e-mail. ext:;

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Dairy Value Chain Lead position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity. The goal of the activity is to improve productivity and incomes of smallholder Kenyan farmers and strengthen market systems. USAID anticipates a five-year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $50-60 million. The Dairy Value Chain Lead will be responsible for the design and oversight of interventions in the dairy sector. This position will be in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel to Western and Eastern Kenya.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and facilitate market strengthening interventions for dairy value chain actors, including fodder production, animal health, dairy breeding, farmers, dairy cooperatives, industry associations, government entities, agricultural research institutes, government entities, business advisory service providers, and financial services.
• Review value chain business, investment, and/or sustainability plans.
• Liaise with other value chain and technical leads to identify synergies and ensure coordination across sectors.
• Maintain relationships with key public and private sector actors.
• Assist in the development of scopes of work for local grantees or subcontractors; Oversee local partner performance.
• Contribute to project activity monitoring, including quarterly and annual reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in animal science, agronomy, agricultural economics, or other value chain-related field with 6 years’ experience in dairy development projects. Master’s degree preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders to build cooperative relationships.

· Knowledge of animal health and artificial insemination practices.

· Demonstrated success using market facilitation in the dairy sector.

· Demonstrated experience with conducting value chain analysis and developing value chain work plans.

· Experience working in or directly with the private sector preferred.

· Experience with dairy hub/cooperative organizational development required.

· Spoken and written fluency in English required. Fluency in Kiswahili preferred.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience toF_Agrecruit@rti.org. All applicants should list the position they are applying for as the subject line in their e-mail.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Horticulture Value Chain Lead position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity. The goal of the activity is to improve productivity and incomes of smallholder Kenyan farmers and strengthen market systems. USAID anticipates a five-year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $50-60 million. The Horticulture Value Chain Lead will be responsible for the design and oversight of interventions in the horticulture sector. This position will be in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel to Western and Eastern Kenya.

Responsibilities:

· Develop and facilitate market strengthening interventions for horticulture value chain actors, including seed companies, farmers and farmer marketing groups, industry associations, food processors, exporters, government entities, agricultural research institutes, government entities, business advisory service providers, and financial services.

· Review value chain business, investment, and/or sustainability plans.

· Liaise with other value chain and technical leads to identify synergies and ensure coordination across sectors.

· Maintain relationships with key public and private sector actors.

· Assist in the development of scopes of work for local grantees or subcontractors; Oversee local partner performance.

· Contribute to project activity monitoring, including quarterly and annual reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, or other value chain-related field with 6 years’ experience in horticulture development projects. 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

· Experience working at multiple levels of the horticulture value chain, including production, processing, and marketing.

· Spoken and written fluency in English required. Fluency in Kiswahili preferred.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience toF_Agrecruit@rti.org. All applicants should list the position they are applying for as the subject line in their e-mail. ble

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity. The goal of the activity is to improve productivity and incomes of smallholder Kenyan farmers and strengthen market systems. USAID anticipates a five-year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $50-60 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 based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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 regards 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 9 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 Kenya preferred.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience toF_Agrecruit@rti.org. All applicants should list the position they are applying for as the subject line in their e-mail.

RTI International is seeking qualified candidates for the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to support implementation of an expected five-year USAID Feed the Future Livestock Market Systems Development Activity that will support activities in Kenya’s Arid Lands.

The Livestock Market Systems Development Activity will support USAID’s Feed the Future Initiative to improve household incomes, productive assets, and resilience to drought and other shocks. Illustrative objectives are likely to include: diversified livelihood options, increased inclusiveness of value chains, improved nutrition, improved capacity to peacefully manage conflicts, and community-based natural resource management. The goal of the program is to enable people, households, and communities to escape poverty and chronic vulnerability and strengthen their resilience so they can do so sustainably, in the face of complex risk and recurrent shocks and stresses.

The DCOP will assist the COP in project oversight, managing for results, and technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management. The DCOP will have direct oversight of the program’s operations and M&E functions and will serve as the acting COP, as needed.

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to the Northern Counties.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief of Party with overall management, including oversight of technical teams, personnel, and subcontractors; support capacity building of actors in targeted value chains;
• Serve as RTI’s alternate liaison to USAID, government counterparts, private sector, local organizations, and program partners when COP is unavailable. Establish a close working relationship and ensure strong communication with USAID;
• Assist the COP to ensure timely project implementation, monitor project activities, and ensure quality;
• Provide technical and/or operational guidance and serve as a subject matter expert in designated technical area;
• Track and report on programmatic achievements as required for project deliverable reporting. Produce technical and/or operational reports and updates for 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 logistics;
• Coordinate and oversee the activities and operations of regional project offices; and
• Serve as Acting COP in the absence of the COP.

Organizational Learning: As part of RTI’s commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit a certain percentage of their time to learning activities that benefit RTI as well as themselves.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in international development, livestock, agriculture, business, economics, or related field of study required; Master’s degree preferred;

· 9 years of overseas experience, including five years in a senior management position;

· Experience in value chain development and agribusiness is desired;

· Demonstrated ability to build consensus and to recruit and develop high performing teams; demonstrated ability to manage international and national staff;

· Strong understanding of USAID rules and regulations, especially for compliance;

· Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues;

· Proven experience managing a large, complex team in multiple field offices;

· Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report writing and editing;

· Previous experience in Kenya or the Horn of Africa is highly preferred; and

· Knowledge of Kiswahili and relevant local dialects (e.g. Somali, Borana, Turkana, etc.) is preferred. d

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience toF_Agrecruit@rti.org. All applicants should list the position they are applying for as the subject line in their e-mail.

he successful candidate will join the team enhancing and supporting the Tangerine family of mobile software used for instructional support provided by teacher coaches, as well as for the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and the Early Grade Math Assessment (EGMA), and other related use cases. Please see www.tangerinecentral.org for further background on this product, or visit its GitHub repository at: https://github.com/Tangerine-Community/Tangerine.

This position will work under technical supervision of the Tangerine development team, reporting to the Director of the Education and Training Technologies team in the International Education Division. The location of this position is in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

The successful candidate may also contribute to the development of other software applications in collaboration with RTI’s International Education (IE) division, Research and Computing Division (RCD), and/or Education and Workforce Development (EWD) unit.

Specific responsibilities are as follows:

· Contribute to the design and development of web and mobile applications for international education as needed to support RTI’s expanding work in this field;

· Design and develop custom software applications and integrate/re-purpose third party applications from specifications, in particular for web-based data reporting systems and dashboards;

· Work with colleagues to develop software architecture, coding, and testing standards;

· Create written documentation for the functionality of software components;

· Contribute to database design, development, and testing including working with non-relational databases, data synchronization, and interoperability with other system components, such as data discovery and visualization tools;

· Discuss RTI field projects’ needs for data visualization tools with non-technical project staff, such as online reporting dashboards, and customize software and/or reporting engines as needed to satisfy users’ needs

Common tasks will include:

· Design and development of reporting and data analysis dashboards.

· Analyzing and understanding program structure in JavaScript code.

· Refactoring and enhancement of existing web and mobile applications.

· Helping clients understand requirements and write specifications; Translating technical ideas into lay terminology

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will join the team enhancing and supporting the Tangerine family of mobile software used for instructional support provided by teacher coaches, as well as for the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and the Early Grade Math Assessment (EGMA), and other related use cases. Please see www.tangerinecentral.org for further background on this product, or visit its GitHub repository at: https://github.com/Tangerine-Community/Tangerine.

This position will work under technical supervision of the Tangerine development team, reporting to the Director of the Education and Training Technologies team in the International Education Division. The location of this position is in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

The successful candidate may also contribute to the development of other software applications in collaboration with RTI’s International Education (IE) division, Research and Computing Division (RCD), and/or Education and Workforce Development (EWD) unit.

Specific responsibilities are as follows:

· Contribute to the design and development of web and mobile applications for international education as needed to support RTI’s expanding work in this field;

· Design and develop custom software applications and integrate/re-purpose third party applications from specifications, in particular for web-based data reporting systems and dashboards;

· Work with colleagues to develop software architecture, coding, and testing standards;

· Create written documentation for the functionality of software components;

· Contribute to database design, development, and testing including working with non-relational databases, data synchronization, and interoperability with other system components, such as data discovery and visualization tools;

· Discuss RTI field projects’ needs for data visualization tools with non-technical project staff, such as online reporting dashboards, and customize software and/or reporting engines as needed to satisfy users’ needs

Common tasks will include:

· Design and development of reporting and data analysis dashboards. · Analyzing and understanding program structure in JavaScript code. · Refactoring and enhancement of existing web and mobile applications. · Helping clients understand requirements and write specifications. · Translating technical ideas into lay terminology · Required: · Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other technical discipline and six (6) years working in the IT field or Master’s degree with three (3) years of experience · Three (3) or more years of software development experience required · Strong knowledge and skills in the following areas: · software design and development · reporting dashboard design, development and maintenance · JavaScript frameworks · experience with databases (relational and/or NoSQL) · Experience with the following specific technologies: · HTML5, CSS · UI/UX Frameworks and Charting Libraries · CouchDB, Couchbase or other NoSQL databases · source code management and version control using GitHub · Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

· Preferred: · Experience in the following areas: · using test driven development methodologies · agile methodologies · common object oriented patterns · web application architecture · open source software technologies · researching new technology and applying new ideas · experience working in or developing for low-bandwidth environments · developing with Cloud infrastructure (recent experience with AWS or Azure preferred) · Backbone.js and/or AngularJS · Ability to: · strike a balance between requirements, performance, and feasibility · prioritize components · Experience working in one or more developing countries

Go to RTI International at www.rti.org. Submit applications at http://m.rfer.us/RTIWCTUh. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting Manager position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity. The goal of the activity is to improve productivity and incomes of smallholder Kenyan farmers and strengthen market systems. USAID anticipates a five-year period of performance with a total estimated cost of $50 million. The Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting Manager is responsible for project monitoring and evaluation, documentation of lessons and successes, and coordination across and outside of the project. This position will be in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel to Western and Eastern Kenya.

Responsibilities:

• Participate as part of the project’s senior management team; Ensure data are used to inform management decisions
• Lead the development and implementation of the learning agenda for the project, with the aim of both disseminating learning and leveraging learning to improve programming.
• Ensure incorporation of cross-cutting themes across all project activities
• Lead internal learning sessions; Document project success stories and lessons learned
• Lead external learning; ensure communication of project learning to USAID, other projects and stakeholders; Oversee project communications activities.
• Oversee development and management of project performance monitoring and evaluation plan, including development of indicators and database

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in public administration, economics, business, agricultural or rural development and at least 9 years of experience in agricultural policy or market systems projects;

· Experience in economic growth, agricultural development, or governance programs is required.

· Experience in USAID project monitoring and evaluation

· Experience conducting research related to agricultural development

· Proven ability to manage using USAID’s “collaborating, learning, and adapting” approach

· Demonstrated ability to build relationships and facilitate collaborative learning

· Experience in Kenya is required.

· Excellent oral and written skills in English. Fluency in Kiswahili preferred.

· 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 toF_Agrecruit@rti.org. All applicants should list the position they are applying for as the subject line in their e-mail.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Market Systems Manager position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity. The goal of the activity is to improve productivity and incomes of smallholder Kenyan farmers and strengthen market systems. USAID anticipates a five-year period of performance with a total estimated cost range of $50-60 million. The Western Kenya Market Systems Manager is responsible for building relationships with public and private sector stakeholders, overseeing interventions, and managing staff and project partners. This position will be based in Kisumu (or Eldoret), Kenya, with frequent travel within Western Kenya.

Responsibilities:

• Manage technical and administrative personnel and subcontractors in the implementation of a large, complex activity to build capacity of actors in targeted value chains.
• Lead the design and implementation of agricultural market systems facilitation interventions
• 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
• Develop relationships with county governments and private agribusinesses
• Coordinate the development, implementation and reporting on detailed management plans that may include implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., for activities in Western Kenya.
• Ensure effective coordination and synergies between policy –level, market level, and community based activities, while managing heavy procurements, deliveries and other related logistical actions.
• Manage county-level satellite offices.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in international development, economics, business, agricultural or rural development and at least 9 years of demonstrated management experience in managing value chain or agri-business projects.

· At least 12 years’ experience in economic growth, value chain development, or agricultural development programs is required. Experience in dairy or horticulture is preferred.

· Knowledge of market facilitation approach (M4P) is required.

· Knowledgeable and experienced with international development contracting policies and procedures, specifically USAID. Experience working with grantees preferred.

· Experience in Kenya is required; Experience in Western Kenya is preferred.

· Knowledge of finance and private sector investment.

· Understanding of agricultural policy environment in targeted counties and value chains required.

· Ability to build consensus and demonstrated ability to recruit and develop high performing teams; demonstrated ability to manage staff.

· Experience and demonstrated capacity to build and sustain partnerships to achieve development results.

· Excellent oral and written skills in English. Fluency in Kiswahili required.

· 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 F_Agrecruit@rti.org. All applicants should list the position they are applying for as the subject line in their e-mail.

RTI is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Director of Agricultural Policy & Stakeholder Engagement position on an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Crop and Dairy Market Systems Development Activity. The goal of the activity is to improve productivity and incomes of smallholder Kenyan farmers and strengthen market systems. USAID anticipates a five-year period of performance with a total estimated cost of $50 million. The Director of Agricultural Policy & Stakeholder Engagement is responsible for engaging public sector stakeholders, including county governments, to facilitate improvements to the agricultural policy environment and public-private sector relationships. This position will be in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel to Western and Eastern Kenya.

Responsibilities:

• Support initial value chain assessment and strategy development
• Develop and maintain relationships with national and county level public and private sector stakeholders in agriculture sectors
• Facilitate dialogue between county governments and private agribusinesses
• Develop, adapt, and oversee implementation of governance self-assessment and participatory tools
• Build capacity of county governments to make productive investments in agriculture; Provide ongoing support to government counterparts to implement action plans and evaluate investments
• Train local partners as service providers for the public sector
• Lead interventions to improve accountability of public sector agricultural service delivery

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in public administration, economics, business, agricultural or rural development and at least 9 years of experience in agricultural policy or market systems projects;

· Experience in economic growth, agricultural development, or governance programs is required.

· Demonstrated understanding of private sector agribusiness and investment; Knowledge of market facilitation approach is preferred.

· Demonstrated success building relationships with Kenyan government and private sector stakeholders.

· Knowledge of global best practices for local governance and accountability.

· Experience with organizational capacity assessments and institutional capacity strengthening.

· Experience in Kenya is required.

· 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. Fluency in Kiswahili preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative.

· Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. n>

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience toF_Agrecruit@rti.org. All applicants should list the position they are applying for as the subject line in their e-mail.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

RTI is currently seeking senior-level Senegalese national professionals with experience in governance for an USAID-funded project in Senegal. Senegal GOLD (Governance for Local Development) is a five-year program.

The project’s activities will contribute to the achievement of three sub-intermediate results under the Intermediate Result (IR) 3.2 of its Country Development Cooperation Strategy: “Responsive Democratic Governance Strengthened.” These three sub-intermediate results are: 1) citizen engagement in governance processes increased, 2) effective local governance strengthened, and 3) government transparency and accountability improved. The Activity will also contribute to strengthening health systems and health care technical services, WASH, food security, and education technical services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

*L*eads and manages all technical activities.

• Directly oversees Regional Coordinators, Senior Local Governance Specialist, Social Inclusion and Communication Specialist, and IT Specialist.

• Coordinates technical interventions with USAID program DCOPs and Technical Coordinators.

• Promotes and ensures synergies/integration among all Activity Results and ensures that cross-cutting priorities (including gender, youth, and PWD) are considered and integrated with each result.

• Manages the mobilization of necessary technical expertise from international, national, and local partners.

• Serves as Acting COP in COP’s absence.

• Reports to the COP.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social sciences, community development, communications, business, international development, and/or other related field with 12 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 16 years of experience.

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in international development.

• Solid experience working in engagement of local elected, civil society and local administration actors in Senegal, capacity development, training, community organizing, policy advocacy, or other relevant fields is required.

• The Technical Coordinator must be able to demonstrate successful experience managing staff and projects in the area of civil society development, decentralization and local governance.

• Experience working well for a manager. In other words, can the Technical Coordinator work well with the manager and as a team player.

• An in-depth understanding of and ability to effectively function in the Senegalese political, cultural, and social landscape, as well as a proven track record of working effectively with host country governments at various levels.

• English and French oral, reading, and writing proficiency is required.

Applicants are requested to send:

• Their CV and Motivation letter to fdiaw@rti.org and abah@rti.org

Job Title:

Fisheries Team Leader

Location:

Mogadishu, with travel within and beyond Somalia

Duration:

Full-Time position

Background:

Growth, Enterprise, Employment & Livelihoods (GEEL) is 5-year USAID-funded project designed to promote and facilitate inclusive economic growth in Puntland, Somaliland and other existing and emerging federal states. The project is currently focusing on the agricultural sector (dairy, fisheries, sesame and banana) but is anticipated to expand in the future into other sectors of the economy. It will also seek to strengthen the business enabling environment through improving access to finance, policy and regulation, and business development services. Particular focus will be given to increase the participation of women and youth in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers, and employees.

Objectives:

The Fisheries Team Leader will be responsible for leading and implementing GEEL’s fisheries sector activities in accordance with GEEL’s annual work plans, in order to achieve GEEL’s contractual deliverables and indicator targets. H/she will engage with private sector enterprises, potential investors, cooperatives, women’s groups and government representatives with the overall goal of increasing investment, productivity and employment in the sector. Emphasis will be given to monitoring and sustainable management of fish stocks, particularly through the implementation of international fisheries management obligations.

Rationale:

The Fisheries Team Leader would join an existing team who is now implementing the Year Two Work Plan’s activities directly targeting the fisheries sector. It is widely acknowledged that fisheries have a key role to play in expanding sustainable employment, enterprise and livelihoods in Somalia. The sector is also ripe for the introduction of new renewable energy technologies and investment – other key GEEL goals.

Responsibilities:

The Fisheries Team Leader will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Design, manage and/or implement fisheries sector activities according to annual work plans;

2. Work closely with key sector stakeholders to create new market linkages and export networks, ensuring interventions in the fisheries sector increase gender equity;

3. Facilitate the integration of fishermen and fishing cooperatives into the broader fisheries sector;

4. Increase the competitiveness of Somali seafood products;

5. Manage local staff and short term consultants that may be recruited to GEEL to work on fisheries sector activities;

6. Represent GEEL among the various stakeholders engaged in the fisheries sector, including fisherfolk, processors, associations, exporters, researchers, government, and donors with similar projects.

7. Design and implementation of competitiveness events related to the fisheries sector in close collaboration with the Agricultural Value Chain Team Leader, DCOP and Investment Advisor.

8. Identify and evaluate key businesses or business proposals that will receive mentoring and technical support from GEEL;

9. Review grant applications from fisheries sector applicants and advise on their feasibility for in-kind assistance;

10. Lead study tours for businessmen and Government officials involved in the fisheries sector;

11. Assist and mentor Somali Ministry officials and politicians to meet their obligations in bodies such as FISH-i-Africa and the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission;

12. Detailed liaison and briefings as may be requested on fisheries issues by COP and USAID;

13. Any other tasks that may be allotted to the post

Reporting:

The Fisheries Team Leader will report directly to the Value Chains Specialist or his designee and will be responsible for managing both fisheries sector staff within GEEL and fisheries sector consultants.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field. Master’s preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant competency area, including Environmental management, Agriculture, Natural resource management, Natural science, Environmental science, or other relevant field;
• Minimum five years of experience working in the marine and fisheries sector, preferably with an INGO, the private sector, or a government agency. Preference for those with demonstrated experience contributing to fishing industry development, establishing seafood value chains, and/or advising on best practices in seafood industry/health safety standards.
• Experience with fisheries cold storage facilities and cold chain development, and IUU fishing valuable.
• Experience working collaboratively with host country governments and the local private sector, leading policy discussions, and coordinating activities with those of other donors.
• Experience managing culturally diverse teams and working with counterparts from other cultures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of international fishing conventions and projects preferred.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, organize, and work productively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to work in fragile/post-conflict countries.

• Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in Somalia or surrounding areas highly preferred.

• Excellent oral and written English and Somali language skills.

• Honest and trustworthy.

• Ability to work independently and as part of team.

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Word & Excel).

• Well-organized and able to perform effectively within tight deadlines.

• Hard-working, self-motivated and possessing a positive attitude.

• Willingness and/or ability to travel throughout Somalia.

• Ability to interact with various local media outlets and government stakeholders on behalf of the project.

Please apply here:

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Position Summary

RTI International is seeking candidates for a SeniorEducation Management Information System (EMIS) Advisor for a USAID-funded Early Grade Education project in Tanzania- Tusome Pamoja. Tusome Pamoja is a five-year, sector support program targeting better learning outcomes (focused on reading, writing and mathematics) at pre-primary and primary early grades (standards 1 through 4), in 31 Local Government Authorities of Mainland Tanzania across four regions of Tanzania – Iringa, Morogoro, Mtwara and Ruvuma - and 11 districts of Zanzibar. The goal of the program is to achieve age-appropriate, curriculum defined levels of reading and writing at standards 2 and 4 for at least 75% of classrooms in the target areas. An additional objective of the program is to develop, implement and demonstrate best approaches to strengthen the quality of education in the target regions for replication consideration in other regions.

In support of this national activity, the Government of Tanzania, represented by the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) has requested long-term technical assistance (LTTA) in support of the basic education School Information System (SIS), a facility-based real-time reporting system in support of school and overall education management. The LTTA will provide technical and project management advice, including support to problem solving, identifting lessons learnt and providing added value to the respective institutions and functionaries’ mandated activities. Upon completion, capacity and systems should be built to ensure sustainability.

The Senior EMIS Advisor will work directly with PO-RALG, national and sub-national staff, as per agreement with PO-RALG and USAID Tusome Pamoja. He/she will be permanently based in Dodoma with frequent travel to Dar es Salaam, Regional Secretariats (RS) and Local Government Authorities (LGA), responsible for SIS leadership, management and technical support.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Provide support to PO-RALG designated managers for the effective leadership and management of School Information System (SIS) project, including the analysis of requests for information, systems enhancements and new systems as well as the development of appropriate proposals, business cases, write-ups and project plans.

· Support the specialist Project Team, including operations, work programming, performance, change management and financial management.

· Support the development of processes for, and the actual assistance of clients to formulate development of quality requests and analysis of new system requirements and information requests.

· Support the development of internal business reports including business cases, proposals and project plans, considering the business needs and the application architecture.

· Support the development of processes for and actual monitoring; support the review of business requests, in line with established protocols, corporate priorities, ICT strategy and legislative requirements and implement procedures to improve the management of requests.

· Support the current implementation/roll-out of SIS to new regions and LGA, as required

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalence from a recognized university; consideration may be given to alternative qualifications with 10+ years’ experience and demonstrated performance track-record.

· At least ten (10) years working experience, with proven experience in ICT project management for national and decentralized public sector systems, with at least one (1) as a chief technical advisor or project chief (technical).

· Experience with management information system development and roll-out,

· Project management support to government within context of EMIS/ICT

· Within government institutional capacity building experience

· Proven business acumen and demonstrated ability to build business partnerships.

· Proven organization skills and ability to manage competing time demands for multiple projects within given timeframes.

· A creative thinker with an innovative approach to problem solving which is outcomes driven rather than process orientated.

· Strong proven experience working within the public sector, working with the building of decentralized systems capacity and human resource capacity is required.

· Experience in business process analysis preferably in a multi discipline environment.

· Highly developed analytical skills with an ability to remain focused on outputs and to adjust delivery mechanisms to meet deadlines and client needs.

· Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate and communicate specific issues where there are competing agendas and priorities.

· Energy and enthusiasm with a strong client focus.

· The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at http://m.rfer.us/RTIXi.1As. 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.

Job Description:

1. Translate documents as needed by the project team
2. Review translations of documents performed by external translation companies and make corrections to ensure accuracy
3. Interpret from English to Khmer and vice-versa during meetings and small workshops (in larger and more formal settings the project will usually employee a company to provide simultaneous translation)
4. Take notes during meetings and workshops and provide Khmer and English versions of these notes as needed
5. Email minutes of meetings to participants as requested
6. Proof-read documents and presentations
7. Update documents based on comments and decisions made in meetings
8. Under the guidance of the technical team, prepare drafts of documents, presentations, teaching and learning materials and reports
9. Assist with other tasks to support the project work as necessary

Requirements:

1. Master’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Excellent working knowledge of both written and spoken Khmer and English
3. Prior experience doing interpretation and translation work
4. Excellent Khmer typing skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
5. Attention to detail and accuracy
6. Ability to work independently
7. Experience working in the education sector strongly preferred
8. Ability and willingness to travel to the field (roughly 4-5 days per month)

Interested candidates should submit the application by August 28, 2017 to HR-Indo@rti-indomd.rti.org. 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.

Job Description:

1. Coordinate project teams’ travel and activity requirements with travel agencies, car rental companies, hotels and other suppliers, and request for travel advance, in accordance with Finance and Administration (F&A) policies and procedures;
2. Handle logistical arrangements for meetings and workshops i.e., photocopying and preparation of training materials, request for workshop supplies, arrangement of travel and lodging accommodation of participants, request cash advances, making payments to participants;
3. Support the Finance and Operations Specialist by scanning, copying and filing all receipts, and financial documents as necessary.
4. Handle the petty cash / daily operational funds
5. Ensure the office is well stocked and organized with office supplies, including routine purchasing supplies, and equipment as requested;
6. Assist the project and staff in organizing official business appointments;
7. Provide support to the project in producing letters and other correspondences;
8. Assist in the collection/collation of data for M&E or information needed in the preparation of reports, as necessary;
9. Follow the established filing system of the Project to ensure all documents are correctly organized;
10. Coordinate the timely processing and payment of all staff travel claims, vendor and supplier payments and other transactions with Finance;
11. Maintain a database of all incoming and outgoing communications; handle shipping/ mailing/ delivery of outgoing communications in coordination with courier or the Office Assistant;
12. Receive telephone calls and perform reception duties, as needed, in a professional and courteous manner; and
13. Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
3. Ability to multi-task
4. Ability to work well with others
5. Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
6. Ability to work independently
7. Attention to detail and accuracy
8. Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts

Interested candidates should submit the application by August 28, 2017 to HR-Indo@rti-indomd.rti.org. 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.

Position Summary

RTI is seeking a Project Manager to join the Regional Disaster Assistance Program (RDAP), based in Costa Rica, which is the primary vehicle for USAID/OFDA’s disaster risk management support in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). USAID/OFDA supports disaster risk reduction (DRR) programs aimed at saving lives, alleviating human suffering, and reducing the social and economic impact of disasters in LAC. The RDAP contributes to the increased capacity of disaster management personnel and governments in LAC countries, providing direct instruction as well as technical assistance for planning, strengthening, and consolidating the role of national organizations in disaster management.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the oversight, administration, and supervision of all training and technical assistance programs implemented by RTI International and serves as the main point of contact with USAID/OFDA for external training and technical assistance on behalf of RTI.

Primary Responsibilities:

· In conjunction with the COP, design and implement OFDA programming, providing overall strategic guidance and technical assistance to RDAP.

· Oversee four sub-regional managers and five technical specialists located in different regions in LAC, ensuring the consistency, quality and timeliness of their work and their adherence to OFDA’s overall strategic approach in the region.

· In collaboration with OFDA, manage the preparation, review, and submission of selected country work plans, ensuring consistency of technical approach across country work plans and with the overall project work plan.

· Track and report on programmatic achievements as required for project deliverable reporting. Produce technical and/or operational reports and updates for deliverable reporting and identify which activities promote or impede program success.

· Collaborate with Chief of Party to identify and manage risks and actively participate in the resolution of performance issues with project staff and sub-contractors or sub-awardees.

· Work closely with the client; responding to requests for technical information, and ensure the client is informed in a timely manner regarding program challenges, grantee issues, or changes to work plans and/or budgets.

· Serve as a representative for RDAP at relevant and strategic conferences, meetings, and other events throughout the region and internationally, focusing on the dissemination of information addressing emergency response and/or risk management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in related disaster management field and at least 6 years of relevant work experience on international development/humanitarian assistance programs; or Bachelor’s degree in a related disaster management field and at least 10 years of relevant work experience on international development/humanitarian assistance programs.

· Experience in disaster risk management, disaster preparedness, training, mitigation, and/or response activities is required. Experience in LAC is preferred.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in mid-level management responsibilities, including program strategic planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.

· Familiarity with the disaster structures of the LAC region; it’s key players, and agency relationships is an advantage.

· Familiarity with USG grant and contract management requirements, specifically USAID, is highly preferred.

· Fluency in English and Proficiency in Spanish Level 4 required, Level 5 preferred.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at http://m.rfer.us/RTITld1Hw. 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.

The Senior Manager for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (Research Social Science Analyst 3) provides technical leadership in the design, management, and implementation of the Governance and Economic Development (GED) division’s adaptive management and learning systems, including monitoring, evaluation and our knowledge platform. S/he will ensure effective solutions for project and program teams, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and track wider M&E trends, and identifying opportunities for innovation and thought leadership. This is a full time position based in RTI’s worldwide headquarters in the Research Triangle Park, NC, or our Washington, DC office. The position leads a team of home office and field based professionals, working across programs focused on governance, youth and economic opportunity, and stabilization, and reports to the GED Vice President.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop GED’s Adaptive Management System to maximize M&E and management utility, support accurate data collection and reporting, ensure adequate knowledge sharing, and capture impacts and learning across the GED portfolio;
• Develop and/or support the development of evaluable project designs, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plans and performance indicators for new proposals;
• Provide guidance to project teams in establishing performance monitoring and evaluation systems, including design or guidance on creation and/or adaptation of templates and data collection tools, with optimal data value;
• Provide comprehensive M&E technical support to projects and programs, including work plan development, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting, indicator selection and development, learning and study design and monitoring;
• Review client (USAID/DFAT/DFID) frameworks and guidance related to data including data collection tools, reporting forms, and data analysis and reporting, and provide guidance to project and proposal teams;
• Directly manage and co-design program evaluations, field assessments and research, as needed, including management of RTI staff, individual consultants, and firms, that implement various components of the field work, and any home office inputs required;
• Design and deliver training to build the technical capacity of RTI teams in efficient and effective data collection, reporting, analysis, quality control, and dissemination/feedback processes;
• Collaborate with project teams and other RTI units to design, pilot, evaluate and implement new methodologies, standard indicators to facilitate learning, and new primary and M&E data collection tools and technologies; and
• Serve as the division’s representative in cross-Institute working groups, and university collaborations, and international initiatives to advance the application of learning frameworks and evidence-based development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in statistics or the social sciences with emphasis on social research design and analysis, or related field;
• Minimum of nine (9) years of work experience with a minimum of (5) years in research or evaluation/assessment design and implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of USAID or other donor funded governance and/or economic development programs, or a Ph.D in a related field with 6 plus years of relevant work experience.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation skills required, including but not limited to survey and focus group instrument design and use, data presentation, and development and communication of results;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the application of theories of change and program logical frameworks, preferred;
• Excellent research, writing and presentation skills (written and oral), with a demonstrated track record in professional publication and conference presentation;
• Demonstrated capacity to design and conduct training;
• Significant experience with the U.S. Government’s Foreign Assistance Framework and its Indicators, with experience with DFID and DFAT frameworks, preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in teams;
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines;
• English fluency required, with foreign language skills in French or Spanish strongly preferred; and
• Ability to travel internationally, estimated at 40 percent, occasionally under conditions of hardship.

To apply to go RTI International www.rti.org and click on the job posting link at http://m.rfer.us/RTIw_Az7 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Around the globe, RTI's work is helping foster stronger food systems, reduce malnutrition in all its forms, build resilience and engage the next generation of food security leaders. RTI is currently partnering on nearly 30 projects in East Africa, including activities focused on private sector-driven agricultural growth in Rwanda and youth engagement in Kenya. To build on these efforts, RTI is currently seeking professionals for an anticipated USAID-funded Nguriza Nshore activity in Rwanda, focusing on the facilitation of a dynamic off-farm sector. Candidates should be fluent in English; Kinyarwanda and French preferred.

Financial Systems Strengthening Lead: Builds the capacity of local financial institutions, with the end goal of increasing financial inclusion and lending to micro, small, and medium enterprises in off-farm enterprises adjacent to agriculture value chains in Rwanda. Qualifications: Master’s degree in financial management, economics, business, agribusiness or other relevant degree, and at least 9 years of relevant experience, such as commercial banking or financial management, value chain financing, loan portfolio management, agricultural SME lending, credit delivery; strategy development and implementation for increasing access to finance in the agriculture. Demonstrated understanding of private sector agribusiness and investment; Demonstrated success building relationships with financial institutions, public and private sector stakeholders.

Business Development Services Lead: Responsible for strengthening ecosystem of BDS service provision targeted at agricultural (off-farm) SME growth by working to build the capacity of existing actors within BDS service provision to operate profitably and sustainably; creating a strong community of practice/ecosystem within the sector; and increasing knowledge of/demand for those services from SMEs. Qualifications: Master’s degree in economics, business, agricultural or rural development and at least 9 years of relevant experience. Expertise in business planning and strategy development; various business models for BDS provision, product pricing, investment, and entrepreneurship development is required. Knowledge of the BDS ecosystem across Rwanda and regionally, preferred.

Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Specialist: Responsible for overall off-farm agricultural SME growth and program employment generation strategy, including; leveraging and developing private and public sector relationships for increased BDS and access to finance. Qualifications: Master’s degree in economics, business, agricultural or rural development and at least 9 years of experience in agricultural market systems, SME growth, or workforce development initiatives. Proven relationships with leading stakeholders throughout Rwanda, preferred.

Finance and Administration Lead, Responsible for providing oversight for all finance, grants, human resources, IT, procurement, logistics and administrative aspects of the program. Ensuring 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. Qualifications: Master’s degree in finance, business administration, management, or accounting. 10 years’ experience in the financial and administrative management of donor-funded programs. Familiarity with USG cost accounting standards and QuickBooks

In addition, we are accepting expressions of interest for additional positions.**

o Impact Investment Specialist

o Financial Services and Investment Specialists

o Business Development Services Specialists

o Agriculture Value Chain Development Specialist

o Grants and Partnerships Manager

o Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialists

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at http://m.rfer.us/RTIJeT1Lu. 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 has opened a branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focused on innovation-led economic growth and strengthening health care systems in the region, and currently seeking for highly qualified Malaysian candidates to fill the position of Senior Manager, Healthcare.

S/he will supports the Managing Director in leading the healthcare practice area for RTI MY in three primary areas. The following key results areas and tasks are related to the healthcare stream for RTI International, Malaysia. Please note that this list of tasks under each key results area is not exhaustive and may be revised according to business needs.

Key Results Area 1: Achievement of goals in business development and stakeholder relationships

• Scan and advise on market trends, government regulations and developments, new technologies and service offerings as well as opportunity areas in the healthcare sector

• Develop, update and maintain target potential clients and stakeholder lists, including prioritization based on target sectors and priorities identified

• Manage pipeline on healthcare projects, including pursuing and closing opportunities identified, regularly updating on progress, potential roadblocks and actively seeking to resolve issues to enable a healthy pipeline and flow of projects

• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, liaising with home office, seeking feedback were required, organizing meetings and communication sessions where required

• Actively involved in formulating and coordinating proposals together with subject matter experts where applicable

Key Results Area 2: Execution of brand building initiatives

• Works with relevant home office leads, consultants and other service providers in ensuring collateral for the healthcare practice of RTI MY achieves intended objectives

• Ensures messaging is in line with the strategic direction of RTI MY and RTI globally

• Participates and assists in execution of media engagements, thought leadership formulation, social media strategies and other brand building activities

Key Results Area 3: Efficient and effective project management

• Ensures achievement of project goals via management of deliverables, timelines and project coordination between client, home office leads, technical experts and partners where applicable

• Regular reporting on project progress, roadblocks, KPIs, billing and action steps to resolve issues in a timely and effective manner

• Timely and effective on-site management of clients and relevant stakeholders

Requirements: At least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration, healthcare-related field or public policy, with 8-10 years working experience; Knowledge and experience in the healthcare ecosystem in Malaysia, including private and public sector stakeholders; Proven track record in project management of multiple projects, in facilitation, stakeholder engagement and managing multiple parties for results; Ability to engage with leadership levels of key stakeholders independently; Organizational awareness and the ability to strategize for business development; Communication skills and team management; Excellent spoken and written English, and fluent in Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply to HR-Indo@rti-indomd.rti.org before September 24, 2017. 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 has opened a branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focused on innovation-led economic growth and strengthening health care systems in the region, and currently seeking for highly qualified Malaysian candidates to fill the position of Senior Manager, Innovation-Led Economic Growth (ILEG).

S/he will support the Managing Director in leading the Innovation-Led Economic Growth (ILEG) practice area for RTI MY in three primary areas. The following key results areas and tasks are related to the Innovation-Led Economic Growth (ILEG) stream for RTI International, Malaysia. Please note that this list of tasks under each key results area is not exhaustive and may be revised according to business needs.

Key Results Area 1: Achievement of goals in business development and stakeholder relationships

• Scan and advise on market trends, government regulations and developments, new technologies and service offerings as well as opportunity areas in the ILEG sector

• Develop, update and maintain target potential clients and stakeholder lists, including prioritization based on target sectors and priorities identified

• Manage pipeline on ILEG projects, including pursuing and closing opportunities identified, regularly updating on progress, potential roadblocks and actively seeking to resolve issues to enable a healthy pipeline and flow of projects

• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, liaising with home office, seeking feedback were required, organizing meetings and communication sessions where required

• Actively involved in formulating and coordinating proposals together with subject matter experts where applicable

Key Results Area 2: Execution of brand building initiatives

• Works with relevant home office leads, consultants and other service providers in ensuring marketing materials content and messaging for the ILEG practice of RTI MY achieves intended objectives

• Ensures messaging is in line with the strategic direction of RTI MY and RTI globally

• Participates and assists in execution of media engagements, thought leadership formulation, social media strategies and other brand building activities

Key Results Area 3: Efficient and effective project management

• Ensures achievement of project goals via management of deliverables, timelines and project coordination between client, home office leads, technical experts and partners where applicable

• Regular reporting on project progress, roadblocks, KPIs, billing and action steps to resolve issues in a timely and effective manner

• Timely and effective on-site management of clients and relevant stakeholders

Requirements: At least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration, economics-related field or public policy, with 8-10 years working experience; Knowledge and experience in the innovation ecosystem in Malaysia, including private and public sector stakeholders; Proven track record in project management of multiple projects, in facilitation, stakeholder engagement and managing multiple parties for results; Ability to engage with leadership levels of key stakeholders independently; Organizational awareness and the ability to strategize for business development; Communication skills and team management; Excellent spoken and written English, and fluent in Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply to HR-Indo@rti-indomd.rti.org before September 26, 2017. 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.

Position Summary

RTI International is seeking candidates for a SeniorEducation Management Information System (EMIS) Advisor for a USAID-funded Early Grade Education project in Tanzania- Tusome Pamoja. Tusome Pamoja is a five-year, sector support program targeting better learning outcomes (focused on reading, writing and mathematics) at pre-primary and primary early grades (standards 1 through 4), in 31 Local Government Authorities of Mainland Tanzania across four regions of Tanzania – Iringa, Morogoro, Mtwara and Ruvuma - and 11 districts of Zanzibar. The goal of the program is to achieve age-appropriate, curriculum defined levels of reading and writing at standards 2 and 4 for at least 75% of classrooms in the target areas. An additional objective of the program is to develop, implement and demonstrate best approaches to strengthen the quality of education in the target regions for replication consideration in other regions.

In support of this national activity, the Government of Tanzania, represented by the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) has requested long-term technical assistance (LTTA) in support of the basic education School Information System (SIS), a facility-based real-time reporting system in support of school and overall education management. The LTTA will provide technical and project management advice, including support to problem solving, identifting lessons learnt and providing added value to the respective institutions and functionaries’ mandated activities. Upon completion, capacity and systems should be built to ensure sustainability.

The Senior EMIS Advisor will work directly with PO-RALG, national and sub-national staff, as per agreement with PO-RALG and USAID Tusome Pamoja. He/she will be permanently based in Dodoma with frequent travel to Dar es Salaam, Regional Secretariats (RS) and Local Government Authorities (LGA), responsible for SIS leadership, management and technical support.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Provide support to PO-RALG designated managers for the effective leadership and management of School Information System (SIS) project, including the analysis of requests for information, systems enhancements and new systems as well as the development of appropriate proposals, business cases, write-ups and project plans.

· Support the specialist Project Team, including operations, work programming, performance, change management and financial management.

· Support the development of processes for, and the actual assistance of clients to formulate development of quality requests and analysis of new system requirements and information requests.

· Support the development of internal business reports including business cases, proposals and project plans, considering the business needs and the application architecture.

· Support the development of processes for and actual monitoring; support the review of business requests, in line with established protocols, corporate priorities, ICT strategy and legislative requirements and implement procedures to improve the management of requests.

· Support the current implementation/roll-out of SIS to new regions and LGA, as required

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalence from a recognized university; consideration may be given to alternative qualifications with 10+ years’ experience and demonstrated performance track-record.

· At least ten (10) years working experience, with proven experience in ICT project management for national and decentralized public sector systems, with at least one (1) as a chief technical advisor or project chief (technical).

· Experience with management information system development and roll-out,

· Project management support to government within context of EMIS/ICT

· Within government institutional capacity building experience

· Proven business acumen and demonstrated ability to build business partnerships.

· Proven organization skills and ability to manage competing time demands for multiple projects within given timeframes.

· A creative thinker with an innovative approach to problem solving which is outcomes driven rather than process orientated.

· Strong proven experience working within the public sector, working with the building of decentralized systems capacity and human resource capacity is required.

· Experience in business process analysis preferably in a multi discipline environment.

· Highly developed analytical skills with an ability to remain focused on outputs and to adjust delivery mechanisms to meet deadlines and client needs.

· Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate and communicate specific issues where there are competing agendas and priorities.

· Energy and enthusiasm with a strong client focus.

· The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at http://m.rfer.us/RTIXi.1As. 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.