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.

RTI International is requesting expressions of interest from senior project management and technical experts for the anticipated USAID- funded Basic Education Project in the Philippines. This activity will work closely with and support the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) to improve education outcomes, including improved early grade reading skills of public elementary school students, and basic education and life skills enhanced in vulnerable youth, particularly in Mindanao. Positions are based in Manila. Successful candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Native fluency or proficiency in Filipino and other languages of the Philippines are a plus.

Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and implementation of the program and will serve as primary liaison to USAID, DepEd and other key education stakeholders. Qualifications: Master’s degree in education or a relevant field (Ph.D. preferred) and 12 years of experience in technical and management roles on education improvement programs. At least 5 years of experience managing large scale donor-funded education programs in South East Asia, preferably USAID-funded. Experience working in the fields of primary education, early grade reading, curriculum development or teacher professional development preferred.

Deputy Chief of Party, Operations is responsible for supporting the Chief of Party in the technical and administrative management of the project, serving as Acting COP as needed. Qualifications: Master’s degree in education or a relevant field with 9 years of experience in technical and management roles on education improvement programs. Experience working in the fields of primary education, early grade reading, curriculum development or teacher professional development preferred.

Early Grade Literacy Advisor is responsible for providing technical oversight and guidance on essential components of the reading program including curriculum design, lesson planning, instructional approach, teacher professional development, materials development and distribution, classroom-level assessment and large scale assessment to develop highly effective activities in these areas. Qualifications: Master's degree in education with a specialty in early grade reading or PhD preferred. 9 years of experience working in primary education in educational development, with specific experience in primary-level reading programs and instructional materials/curriculum development, teacher training, and literacy improvement.

Youth Life Skills and Workforce Development Lead is responsible for the design, development and implementation of market-driven training and education activities that improve the skills and competencies of at-risk groups, particularly out of school youth and youth living in conflict areas. Qualifications: Master’s degree in business, management, education or relevant field. 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of demand-driven workforce development and TVET initiatives in South East Asia or similar environments.

In addition, we are accepting expressions of interest for additional positions including:

· Teacher Training Specialist

· Curriculum and Materials Development Specialist

· ICT for Education Learning Specialist

· Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

· Public Private Partnership Development Specialist

· Finance and Administration Manager an

ndividuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details of relevant experience to http://m.rfer.us/RTI5d21Q2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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:

Executive Assistant

S/he will provide direct administrative support to Managing Director. S/he also provides administrative support—including minor financial administrative activities—and overall supervision to day-to-day Malaysia branch office management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to Managing Director, include but not limited to: o Scheduling and calendar management o Expense report filing/concur o Travel administration and management o Filing and document management o Communication support o Any personal matters
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, training, events, and other activities including coordinating invitations and schedules, preparing agenda and taking minutes, arranging venue booking, transport, and meals if appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring documents management is in place; this includes taking minutes for meetings, writing letters, and maintaining all administrative files in an orderly manner.
• Work closely with Finance-Asia Regional Office (ARO), in ensuring the invoices and related supporting documents shared with Asia RO for smooth payment/ settlement, including checking invoices from provided services, ensuring and verifying the validity and availability of all the necessary basic/supporting documents/receipts.
• Liaise with ARO and/or home office where required on matters related to procurement, finance, HR, legal administration.
• Ensure constant and adequate availability of office consumables, stationery and supplies.
• Coordinate all logistical support for staff and consultants, including transport and other travel requirements, hotel accommodations, conference bookings, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Master’s degree and 3 year of experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial or Business Administration and 6 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; Experience managing medium scale of office management; Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database skills; Detail oriented, organized and able to meet tight deadlines; Self-motivated, results driven, prefers to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment; Proven prioritization, time management and project management skills; Effective written and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to build effective relationship with all clients, peers, and stakeholders; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships; Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply to HR-Indo@rti-indomd.rti.org before October 13, 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 International’s Global Health Division is currently accepting applications for a Governance Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded Health Systems Strengthening opportunity in Uganda. RTI anticipates the opportunity will focus on improving leadership and accountability in the public and private health sectors at national and subnational levels.

The Governance Advisor is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the program’s work to strengthen leadership and accountability, central level stewardship, and district level management of the health system. This position will also develop, implement, and monitor engagement of community actors to improve accountability, performance and management of health services. The position will be based with RTI in Kampala and local travel will be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support, oversight and monitoring of strategies to strengthen the following:

  • Leadership and accountability for results in both the public and private health sectors.

  • Central level stewardship of the health sector.

  • District level management of the health sector.

  • Public sector engagement with the private sector.

• Build citizen participation in planning, management and monitoring of the health system.

• Oversee, coordinate and implement capacity building programs in leadership, management, policy, strategic planning, advocacy, coordination and partnerships.

• Oversee the development of tools and/or products such as training materials, advocacy briefs, guidelines, social media, etc., related to governance activities (outlined above).

• Foster and maintain effective, professional relationships with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts.

• Ensure the timely and quality completion of all relevant program deliverables and reporting.

• Actively participate in the development of annual work planning, design, implementation, and reporting related to project technical activities.

  Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of Master’s degree in public health, public policy/administration, community development and/or a related technical degree.

• Minimum of 6 years designing, implementing and/or building capacity in health governance including experience providing technical assistance to central governments, local governments, the private sector, parastatal, and community service organizations.

• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external clients, including USAID, government counterparts at all levels, local organizations, and other program partners.

• Experience working in decentralized contexts.

• Strong conceptual skills, with ability to think strategically.

• Excellent management, communication, and organizational skills (attention to detail is required); flexibility and capacity to multi-task.

• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

• Ugandan citizens/nationals are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates that are invited to apply. Please submit your CVs to: recruitGH@rti.org, please indicate in the subject line: Governance Advisor-Uganda+ your name.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. This position is contingent upon award and funding. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/.

RTI International’s Global Health Division is currently accepting applications from Ugandan nationals for a Finance and Administration Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Health Systems Strengthening opportunity in Uganda. RTI anticipates the opportunity will focus on improving leadership and accountability for results in public and private health sectors, increasing availability and improving management of key health systems resources, and strengthening community systems for quality health services.

The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for the overarching management of all financial and administrative tasks and activities, including management and direction of project financial and administrative staff. The position will be based with RTI in Kampala and local travel may be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the finance and administration functions and ensure compliance with RTI and USAID procedures.

• Oversee finance, human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology (IT) support to the project.

• Work closely with COP, technical staff, pertinent regional and home office staff and appropriate USAID staff, when necessary, to ensure project resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored and reported in achieving project objectives and results.

• When necessary, work closely with key RTI staff, government officials, contractors and USAID staff to ensure full compliance with local laws (i.e., taxes, shipping, customs, registration) while integrating with current systems and procedures.

• Provide training and guidance to field staff and COP on managing project expenses for annual work plan and contract budgets.

• Oversee preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable and payables).

• Ensure timely submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations and wire transfer requests to corporate headquarters in the US.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project.

• Prepare biweekly cash requirements, monitoring cash flow and reconciles cash accounts in order to maintain appropriate cash balances.

• Manage and monitor performance of office petty cash system.

• Work with the project staff to document and book cost share requirements each month, if applicable.

• Work with headquarter-based financial manager to review monthly financial reports and supporting documentation.

• Supervise project finance and administrative staff.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Economics, accounting, MBA, or related field of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 9 years of related work experience in finance, administration, and project management, preferably for international organizations in international settings.

• Prior experience overseeing finance and administration for a USG-funded project of a similar size and complexity is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of applicable USAID/USG procurement, assistance, rules and regulations, as well as administrative policies and techniques.

• Excellent track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial skills.

• Results-oriented and team player and ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is preferable.

• Excellent management, communication, and organizational skills (attention to detail is required); flexibility and capacity to multi-task.

• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

To Apply: Qualified candidates that are invited to apply. Please submit your CVs to: recruitGH@rti.org, please indicate in the subject line: Sr. Finance/Admin Mgr.-Uganda+ your name.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. This position is contingent upon award and funding. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

RTI International’s Global Health Division is currently accepting applications for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded Health Systems Strengthening opportunity in Uganda. RTI anticipates the opportunity will focus on improving leadership and accountability for results in public and private health sectors, increasing availability and improving management of key health systems resources, and strengthening community systems for quality health services.

The M&E Advisor is responsible for leading, coordinating, and implementing all M&E tasks of the project, ensuring all performance monitoring, reviews, and evaluations are completed adequately and that implementation progresses per schedule. The position will be based with RTI in Kampala and local travel may be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the field team in refining the project’s results framework and participate in work planning sessions.

• Develop the project’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan by defining indicators and preparing indicator reference sheets.

• Develop and lead the MEL plan across the project portfolio

• Oversee the collection of baseline data and target setting.

• Supervise the collection, analysis and reporting on performance indicators by other team members and project counterparts.

• Ensure data quality and integrity through field visits and spot checks to verify data.

• Identify and track reliable secondary data sources.

• Maintain the MEL system, periodically evaluate its effectiveness, and adjust as necessary to provide the project with accurate and useful data.

• Lead the development of monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports on the status of project implementation; contribute to other project reports such as annual work plans.

• Integrate MEL into a routine project evaluation and performance improvement process that uses MEL findings to adjust program activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of professional experience in a similar M&E position in the health field. Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 12 years of professional experience in a M&E position in the health field, in the areas of Statistics, Program Management, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related field

• USAID experience preferable and/or other international donor projects preferable.

• Strong understanding of health sector in Uganda. Previous work experience with the Government of Uganda and public health sector of Uganda a plus.

• Solid experience and familiarity with impact evaluations, quantitative and qualitative research methods, surveillance surveys, research methodologies, data analysis, sampling techniques and establishing M&E systems preferable with donor-funded development programs.

• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, performance evaluations for improvement, reporting, and developing M&E and/or performance monitoring plans.

• Strong skills in data collection and analysis, strategic analysis, M&E, identifying trends in data, and the ability to write convincing findings and recommendations.

• Computer literacy, with ability to analyze and interpret data using Excel, online reporting tools, or statistical packages such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA.

• Excellent management, communication, and organizational skills (attention to detail is required); flexibility and capacity to multi-task.

• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

To Apply: Qualified candidates that are invited to apply. Please submit your CVs to: recruitGH@rti.org, please indicate in the subject line: M&E Advisor.-Uganda+ your name.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. This position is contingent upon award and funding. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

RTI International’s Global Health Division is currently accepting applications for qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded Health Systems Strengthening opportunity in Uganda. RTI anticipates the opportunity will focus on improving leadership and accountability for results in public and private health sectors, increasing availability and improving management of key health systems resources, and strengthening community systems for quality health services.

The Chief of Party is responsible for the overall performance and results of the project, including management and oversight of the program’s technical, operational, and administrative staff. This position will also provide strategic leadership and vision to the RTI-led team; provide technical and managerial direction for the successful implementation of the project; and serve as RTI’s key liaison to USAID, host government counterparts, local organizations, other stakeholders and program partners. The position will be based with RTI in Kampala and local travel will be required. Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall performance and results of the project, including management and oversight of the program’s technical, operational, and administrative staff.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for USAID and communicate regularly with USAID to ensure that the Mission is up-to-date on the status of activities and aware of any issues.

• Be the primary project liaison for Ugandan counterparts, stakeholders, and other donors.

• Ensure quality control and overall responsiveness of all assistance under the contract, whether provided by long- or short-term personnel, subcontractors, or grantees.

• Provide strategic leadership and vision to the RTI-led team. Provide technical and managerial direction for the successful implementation of the project.

• Serve as RTI’s key liaison to USAID, host government counterparts, local organizations, other stakeholders and program partners. Represent the project on behalf of RTI in national, regional, and global meetings (as appropriate).

• Interface regularly with USAID on management and decision-making. Ensure that the project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are proactively disseminated.

• Develop and implement annual program work and performance milestone plans and negotiates an agreement of those plans with USAID and other partner organizations.

• Ensure coordination and collaboration with other USAID implementing agencies and public-sector programs, as appropriate.

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

• Responsible for oversight and direction to all long- and short-term personnel hired by the project.

• Directly supervise senior technical and administrative staff members.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (PhD preferred) in public health, health systems management, International development, health policy, or an advanced degree in a related field.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience managing and leading technical and administrative teams for complex health projects in developing countries, preferably in Uganda or the region.

• At least 6 years of experience managing USAID projects.

• Previous experience working as a COP for USAID preferably or USG-funded project is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated success in complex health program management including experience in the followings:

• Strengthening leadership and management capacities of national and subnational actors

• Improving transparency and accountability

• Improving Health delivery services and client relationship management

• Developing program work plans and developing program budgets

• Managing program implementation, and fielding and managing short term technical assistance for donor-funded programs (preferably USAID-funded programs).

• Senior-level expertise in any of the following technical areas: HIV/AIDS; MCH; domestic Health Finance (Horn of Africa region); Health Systems Strengthening.

• Additional technical expertise and experience within one or more of the following systems strengthening sub-areas: health financing, health governance, human resources for health, health information systems, and/or health service delivery.

• Proven capacity to effectively manage staff and project funds.

• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with counterparts and partners, at all levels.

• Ability to develop and lead towards a common vision among partners and multi-disciplinary teams.

• Excellent capacity for leadership, management, thinking outside the box, communication, and organizational skills (attention to detail is required); flexibility and capacity to multi-task.

• Ugandan citizens/nationals are encouraged to apply.

• Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of other local languages is preferred. TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates that are invited to apply. Please submit your CVs to: recruitGH@rti.org,

please indicate in the subject line: COP-Uganda+ your name.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. This position is contingent upon award and funding. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Qualified candidates that are invited to apply. Please submit your CVs to: recruitGH@rti.org, please indicate in the subject line: COP-Uganda+ your name.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. This position is contingent upon award and funding. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

RTI is seeking a Health Management Information System (HMIS) Senior Advisor for the USAID Zambia Evidence for Health activity. The objective of the activity is to strengthen the Government of Republic of Zambia (GRZ) national Health Management Information System (HMIS), improve monitoring, evaluation, and research capacities within key government and non-governmental partners, and expand the evidence base for existing approaches to health programming in malaria, nutrition, family planning, maternal and child health, and HIV. This position is contingent upon award and funding.

The HMIS Senior Advisor will work closely with other RTI International project team members and with counterparts to analyze data systems and assess areas of improved data utilization.

The HMIS Senior Advisor will provide technical, strategic and programmatic direction for the development and implementation of HMIS aspects of the activity, including optimizing the generation, identification, collection, processing, storage, and dissemination of quality data and strategic information. The expert technical advice provided will be used by the COP to support the technical assistance, and political direction provided by the activity to key government and non-government partners.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on strategies and methods for software applications and improvements in the HMIS
• Provides guidance on strategies for improving interoperability and standards between systems.
• Provide technical assistance to GRZ and MOH to develop standards for health information systems including indicators, data sources and data quality
• Provide technical input to systems integration and use of data management information systems to facilitate data entry, transmission, and use.
• Provide guidance and supervision in implementation of strategies and methods for software application development and utilization. Advice for testing and quality assurance of product. Identifies implementation strategies, including necessary training for users and specifies training materials.
• Support coordination of M&E efforts at provincial, district, and community level.
• Work closely with technical and program staff to achieve goals and objective successfully and timely.
• Conduct analyses of information systems operations and information flow.
• Build capacity and transfer knowledge on information infrastructure deployment, scale-up, and expansion to country stakeholders to develop data-driven decision-making skills and sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred in the areas of Information Science, Data Science, Public Health, public administration, health administration, health informatics demography, statistics, computing, epidemiology or related.
• At least 8 years of experience in working with information systems management and design in the Health field for U.S-Government -funded projects or other internationally funded programs.
• At least 4 years of experience at a managerial or advisor level, providing guidance and supervision in implementation of strategies and methods for software application development and utilization.
• USAID experience preferable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English required, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of Health sector in Zambia. Previous work experience with the Government of Zambia and Public Health sector of Zambia a plus.
• Computer literacy, with ability to analyze and interpret data using Excel, online reporting tools, or statistical packages such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer technical skills through mentoring.
• Ability to work as a part of an internationally diverse team and to be self-managing.
• Experience working with DHIS2 and other health information systems a must.
• Zambian citizens/nationals are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible on RTI's website, please see link below.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted. This position is contingent upon award and funding. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

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RTI International is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration for the anticipated USAID/Zambia-

Evidence for Health activity. The objective of the activity is to strengthen the Government of Republic of Zambia (GRZ) national Health Management Information System (HMIS), improve monitoring, evaluation, and research capacities within key government and non-governmental partners, and expand the evidence base for existing approaches to health programming in malaria, nutrition, family planning, maternal and child health, and HIV. This position is contingent upon award and funding.

Position:

The Director of Finance and Administration will oversee financial operations and tasks, such as accounting, procurement, etc. according to USAID and USG procedures, rules, and regulations. The Director of Finance and Administration will supervise the accounting team to coordinate reporting activities.

Responsibilities:

· Manages all financial and administration aspects of the project and ensures compliance with RTI and USG financial and accounting policies and procedures and procurement integrity.

· Oversees preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable and payables).

· Ensures timely submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations and wire transfer requests to corporate headquarters in the US.

· Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project.

· Prepares biweekly cash requirements; monitor cash flow and reconcile cash accounts in order to maintain appropriate cash balances.

· Oversees human resource management, procurement, payroll administration to the project.

· Ensures 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 funds and have the proper internal controls.

· Provides technical assistance as required to build financial management capacity of local partners and grantees.

· Reviews technical and financial proposals from local NGOs including negotiating annual budgets, and reviews grantee financial expenditure reports for accuracy and adherence to the SOW and budget.

· Implements and monitors cost effective and efficient systems and procedures.

· Supervises administrative and financial support team members.

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

· A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in areas of finance, economics, business or related areas.

· At least 9+ years of experience in international donor-funded financial, procurement, and administrative duties.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising a finance team.

· Significant experience with USG- or USAID-funded activities or other internationally funded activities. Knowledge of USAID administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems along with strategic program planning, management, supervision, and budgeting expertise.

AdditionalQualifications

· A minimum of 5 years of senior-level responsibility for administration and finance managing programs of similar size.

· Proven expertise in finance, accounting and auditing, monitoring of grant compliance and management and the establishment of internal controls;

· Excellent track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial skills;

· Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

· Previous working experience in Zambia and/or similar regions highly preferred.

· Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is preferable;

· Prior experience managing a team of highly-successful staff working in multiple locations/field offices

· Ability to multi-task, lead his team as well as be a team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.

· Demonstrated ability in meeting deadlines while producing high quality, accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness.

· Results-oriented and team player and ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position;

TO APPLY: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible directly to RTI's website, link provided below. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. This position is contingent upon award and funding. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

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RTI NTD projects support and expand Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) control and elimination in priority countries and will further the development of evidence-based policies and standards globally. To learn more about RTI’s NTD work, visit: http://www.ntdenvision.org/.

Position Summary:

The Chief of Party will provide senior technical and managerial leadership and oversight on all aspects of RTI’s NTD activities in Mozambique. These currently include the USAID-supported ENVISION project and the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust project. Both projects include technical support to the Mozambique Ministry of Health (MISAU or MOH).

The Chief of Party will be responsible for overall performance, management, and execution of RTI’s NTD activities in Mozambique, including annual work planning and budgeting; monitoring and evaluation; monthly reporting; drug and diagnostics quantification for mass drug administration; and management of RTI's office in-country. The Chief of Party will work closely with the NTD department at the MOH to ensure strong and favorable client relations and other NTD partners in coordination of NTD activities in the country. The Chief of Party is also responsible for ensuring the timely completion of activities within budget.

The position will be based in Maputo and will report to the RTI NTD Advisor for Mozambique based in the United States. Travel to provinces in Mozambique is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Manage all RTI activities in support of the Mozambican government’s NTD elimination and control activities;
• Provide leadership and oversight for areas such as finance, operations, reporting, public affairs, procurement, cash management and human resources; liaise with RTI's Regional Office and business partners in accordance with RTI policy and practice.
• Work with the MOH, implementing partners, and other major stakeholders to develop annual work plans and budgets;
• Provide support to the MOH for timely implementation and smooth operation of RTI NTD project activities, ensuring that all activities are implemented in accordance with approved work plans and budgets;
• Work in partnership with the MOH, implementing partners and RTI NTD HQ team in monitoring implementation, tracking progress toward targets and deliverables, identifying issues that need to be addressed and ensuring that technical and financial reporting requirements are met;
• Provide regular updates to the RTI HQ NTD team on all project activities;
• Contribute to the development of project deliverables for submission to donors (e.g., annual reports);
• Serve as a key liaison between RTI headquarters, the MOH, USAID/Mozambique, project partners, and other national and international donors, including pharmaceutical donation programs, and organizations involved in NTD control and elimination activities in Mozambique;
• Develop and manage mechanisms for coordination and collaboration with other partners and grantees;
• Support MOH in coordination of stakeholders (including facilitation of stakeholder annual meetings) to avoid overlap and maximize use of limited resources;
• Ensure that WHO guidelines are followed for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all RTI-supported NTD activities
• Ensure that proper field supervision and monitoring takes place for all activities, including trichiasis surgery, mass drug administration, and trachoma impact, surveillance, and trichiasis-only surveys;
• Manage local national staff and oversee the performance management process; responsible for maintaining a clear organizational structure with specific roles, responsibilities and reporting lines;
• Work with RTI operations team to monitor project activities and spending to ensure proper activity planning and meet donor financial and management reporting requirements on a timely basis;
• Ensure good representation of RTI’s NTD work;
• Perform international (up to 10%) and domestic travel (up to 20%); and perform other work as needed by RTI management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in public health or other relevant discipline and at least 10 years’ progressive experience implementing and leading technical and program activities for donor-funded health programs (at national and regional levels). Experience with NTDs or other infectious diseases preferred.
• Experience managing the implementation of large-scale health interventions
• Experience with USAID-supported projects.
• Demonstrated managerial skills
• Experience in all aspects of program management: conceiving, planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating
• Demonstrated experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data along with knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines and M&E tools.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting
• Strong Portuguese and English oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel within Mozambique frequently and ability to travel internationally.

HOW TO APPLY:

All qualified applicants should only apply at RTI website/careers section:https://rtiint.referrals.selectminds.com/international/jobs/chief-of-party-neglected-tropical-diseas...

The goal of the USAID Rwanda Nguriza Nshore program is to increase off-farm employment opportunities for rural Rwandans by alleviating constraints to entrepreneurship and increasing access to finance. Nguriza Nshore specifically aims to invest in small to medium SMEs that support the agricultural sector and add value to agricultural commodities, such as those firms that provide storage, processing, transportation, or leasing of farming implements. To unlock private investment and create off-farm jobs, it is anticipated that Nguriza Nshore will focus on four areas of opportunity: 1) Expanding the capacity of the financial sector to accurately assess risk and return; 2) Increasing the reach of entrepreneurship support organizations; 3) Increasing the capacity of firms to attract and use finance; and 4) Reducing barriers to entry for new financial institutions and investment flows. This will be a five-year program (3-year base plus one 2-year option period) operating across Rwanda’s Feed the Future zones of influence.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) provides technical management and supports the overall management of the activity. S/he also provides technical expertise in identifying and designing key interventions in the three objectives of the Nguriza Nshore activity.

Responsibilities:

· Works closely with the Chief of Party (COP) to manage the day-to-day operations of the activity. In the absence of the COP, the DCOP assumes responsibility for the activity.

· 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.

Qualifications

· A Bachelor’s business, or other related field of study such as economics, finance, international development, or agricultural sciences; Master’s degree preferred.

· 9 years of demonstrable knowledge and experience in private sector development, engaging with host government partners in private sector policymaking, or SME promotion in Sub-Saharan Africa is desired and experience in SME development is preferred.

· 7 years or more of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing multi-faceted private investments, job creation and agribusiness development programs is preferred.

· Experience that demonstrates a solid foundation in financial sector development is preferred, including areas such as banking, financial instrument development, investment management, transaction facilitation, and market development.

· Knowledge of and experience in business development service provision and investor aftercare concepts is desirable.

· Demonstrated, excellent writing and spoken English skills are required. Knowledge of Kinyarwanda as well as in-depth knowledge of the local operating environment in Rwanda is preferred.

To Respond: Individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with current contact information and details (including achievements) of relevant experience tohttp://m.rfer.us/RTImKu1se.

All Children Reading-Cambodia Project

Inclusive Education Specialist Consultant

Scope of Work

Background:

All Children Reading-Cambodia is a USAID-funded project designed to assist the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) in Cambodia to improve the teaching and learning of reading in primary Grades 1-3. The project is working closely with the MoEYS and several NGOs with experience working on early grade reading in Cambodia to build upon and improve existing curriculum and instructional resources as the foundation for a national early grade learning effort. The national reading program will be piloted in a number of districts and schools beginning in one province in 2018-19 and then expanding to cover additional provinces, districts and schools in subsequent years.

In addition to the work on improving reading instruction in early grades, All Children Reading-Cambodia will be piloting a number of interventions aimed at ensuring that children with disabilities gain access to school and when in school are assured quality learning opportunities that respond to their particular needs. This involves integrating into the materials, instructional approaches and training of teachers the approaches and methods that enable them to address the learning needs of children with disabilities. The consultant Inclusive Education Specialist will assist the project in ensuring that materials, training and instructional approaches are inclusive, and he/she will work with the project’s Inclusive Education Advisor to achieve the objectives and specific tasks described in this scope of work.

Objective

The Inclusive Education Specialist will serve as member of the All Children Reading-Cambodia project technical assistance team with responsibility for advising and helping manage work related to some of the inclusive education aspects of the project work plan, including developing materials, adapting and field testing screening and assessment tools and methodologies, developing teacher training content as well as training and operational procedures for using selected screening and assessment methods.

Specific Tasks

The Inclusive Education Specialist will work with the Inclusive Education Advisor to support the following specific activities included in the All Children Reading-Cambodia work plan:

● Work with assessment experts to review existing adapted versions of EGRA in use in Cambodia and in other countries and draw on them to develop adapted versions specific to Cambodia of the early grade reading assessment (EGRA) that can accommodate children with disabilities, focusing on two areas:

o Developing guidance for teachers on how they can use the EGRA tool with students who have low vision and students who are hard of hearing;

o Developing an EGRA tool in Braille for students who are blind and a bilingual EGRA adaptation using CSL and written Khmer for students who are deaf.

● Collaborate with other RTI technical advisors on the finalization of tools for the baseline EGRA assessment and assist in the piloting and verification of those instruments.

● Support the design and management and assist in contracting for and evaluating a pilot field test of the adapted versions of EGRA.

● Use the results of the field test of the adapted EGRA to recommend and work with selected partners to make any necessary adjustments to the adapted EGRA, to the associated training, or to the accompanying implementation protocols in time for using the assessment during the baseline data collection before the end of the 2017-18 school year.

● Lead a detailed review of any existing tools, methods, and/or procedures for detecting possible disabilities amongst children (screening tools/methods) that will have been identified during the inclusive education situation analysis. Review the tools with an eye towards those that will be able to be used in conjunction with the project’s piloting of service provision arrangements for student with disabilities in selected districts in Siem Reap beginning in the 2018-19 school year.

● Work with local NGO partners and MoEYS to determine which tool(s) could be used during the project’s implementation phase for detecting children with disabilities, and also work with them to modify or update the selected tool(s), if necessary.

● Assist the Inclusive Education Advisor in using the findings from the Inclusive Education Situation Analysis identifying organizations that can provide services to children with disabilities and/or their families and in developing the scopes of work, agreements and/or subcontracts or grants needed for All Children Reading-Cambodia to work in partnership with those service providers.

● In conjunction with the appropriate governmental authorities (e.g., MoEYS and MOH) and in collaboration with NGO partners with experience screening for disabilities and providing services to children and their families, design, manage, assist in contracting for and evaluating a pilot field test of selected screening methodology or methodologies and tool(s).

● Used the results of the field test to recommend and work with selected partners to make any necessary adjustments to the screening tool(s), to the associated training, or to the accompanying implementation protocols in time for using the selected tool(s) in conjunction with the implementation of the reading program during the 2018-19 school year.

● Work with NGO partners, MoEYS and providers of health services to determine processes for ensuring students and/or their families in target districts receive appropriate services and support. This may include assisting with developing scopes of work and contracts for these services.

● Contribute to the development of adapted versions (large print, braille, audio, Cambodian Sign Language, and easy-read versions) of student instructional materials and supplementary reading materials. Where gaps exist, assist in the work with the Special Education Department and NGO partners, in particular with the Cambodian National Association of the Deaf and the Cambodian National Association of the Blind to develop specialized resources for children with disabilities (e.g. additional resources to support Cambodian sign language development and for language development with children with intellectual disabilities)

● Provide technical inputs regarding disability to support the development of a behavior change strategy and related materials (this would include national level campaigns as well as work to support the enrolment of children with disabilities at the community level).

● Contribute to teacher activity guides and training on literacy, including methods and strategies for differentiating instruction.

● Adapt and/or develop training sessions for school directors and teachers on inclusive education and supporting children with disabilities.

● Documenting the above activities for reports and communication with partners.

Period of Performance

The consultant Inclusive Education Specialist will work contribute to the accomplishment of the above listed tasks during the 12 month period from January through December 2018.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

● Advanced degree in Education required, focus on instruction related to reading desirable.

● Experience working with students with disabilities in a developing country.

● Experience with developing and implementing tools for screening students for visual and auditory disabilities, preferably in a developing country.

● Knowledge of the early grade reading assessment and experience adapting assessments for use with students with visual or auditory disabilities.

● Prior experience serving as an advisor/technical team member on a project in a developing country.

● Experience working closely in partnership with ministry counterparts, international development agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other collaborators/stakeholders.

Skills and Abilities

● Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with a problem-solving, proactive attitude, and capacity to work both independently and as a collaborative team player.

● Ability to develop a detailed plan of work and to manage the multiple tasks needed to carry out that plan.

● Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

● Strong oral and written communications skills.

● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure

● Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

● Language skills: English required. Khmer and any sign language preferred and/or a commitment to learning.

● Experience working in a developing country, Asian experience preferred.

Deliverables

The Inclusive Education Specialist will contribute to All Children Reading-Cambodia achieving the following deliverables:

● Screening tools and their accompanying training, intervention package and operational protocols

● Report from field testing of screening and intervention tools

● An adapted version of EGRA for use with students who are blind/low vision and deaf/hard of hearing

● Report from the field testing of the adapted EGRA

● Report on the service providers and procedures that schools/families with children with disabilities in Siem Reap can access

● In-service and pre-service (inclusive education) teacher training package developed/revised and implemented for both mainstream and specialized schools.

Interested candidates, please submit a resume and cover letter with completed biodata form
(available online at http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/AID1420-17.doc) to mcsparks@rti.org by midnight EST December 15, 2017. Cover letter should include number of days for the level of effort from the consultant, and expected cost given the rate applicable from the biodata form.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY – FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

RTI International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

RTI International is currently seeking staff for the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Kenya Youth Employment and Skills Program (K-YES) in Kenya that aims to enhance employability of Kenyan youth (Ages 18-35) for increased wage and self-employment, underemployed youth who have not completed secondary school. K-YES project is a 5 year activity that will result in increased workforce competitiveness in the sectors targeted currently implementing in Nairobi, Kwale, Kericho Bungoma, Garissa, Kisii, West Pokot, Migori & Nyeri Counties. We seek to recruit a Finance and Administration Manager to be based in Nairobi Office.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER – NAIROBI

The Finance and Administration Manager is expected to drive best practices in financial management, human resources management and administrative management within the organization to maximize efficiency and growth.

Key responsibilities

· Oversees the finance, operations and administration functions for this large, complex project and ensures compliance with RTI and USAID procedures.

· Oversees finance, human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology (IT) support to the project, and requesting direction from RTI regional office and headquarters business partners as needed.

· Works closely with COP, DCOP, technical staff, regional staff, pertinent RTI home office staff and appropriate USAID staff when necessary to ensure project resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored and reported in achieving project objectives and results.

· Work closely with key RTI staff, government officials, contractors and USAID staff to ensure full compliance with local laws (i.e. taxes, shipping, customs, registration), while integrating with current systems and procedures.

· Provide training and guidance to County coordinators, technical team, field finance staff and COP on managing project expenses to annual work plan and contract budgets.

· Oversee preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable and payables).

· Ensure timely submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations and wire transfer requests to corporate headquarters in the US.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project.

· Prepare biweekly cash requirements, monitoring cash flow and reconciles cash accounts in order to maintain appropriate cash balances.

· Manage and monitor performance of office petty cash system.

· Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Experience: Master’s degree and 9 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA) qualification is required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Prior experience overseeing finance and administration for a USAID-funded project of a similar size and complexity is required.
• Knowledge of applicable USG procurement, assistance, rules and regulations, as well as administrative policies and techniques is required.
• Excellent track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial skills.
• Proven track record of problem-solving and conflict mitigation.
• Strong management experience, ability to manage up and manage a large team of supervisees.
• Results-oriented, team player and ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is strongly preferable.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work independently

• Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness

To Apply; Please email cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 3^rd January, 2018. Applicants must include the POSITION TITLE in the subject line of the email. Please do not attach copies of certificates. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note: RTI International does not use agents or require any form of payment in the recruitment process

RTI International is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Senior Reading Specialist to work with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Tusome Pamoja Program (2016- 2021) in Tanzania. The 5-year program works to assist the Ministry of Education to replicate and scale up reading, writing and arithmetic improvement interventions in schools with an emphasis on curriculum and materials development for Grades 1-4 in Swahili and English. On behalf of the USAID/Tanzania, RTI works with regional, district, and ward personnel to implement reading, writing, and arithmetic reforms in four mainland regions of the country and Zanzibar, with support given to approximately 3000 public primary schools in the selected regions. Additionally, Tusome Pamoja implements activities to engage communities and parents to further the goals of improved student learning outcomes.

The Senior Reading Specialist will provide technical oversight and guidance to support improved reading instruction and learning. S/he will supervise the development and delivery of Tusome Pamoja-supported reading materials including pupil books and teachers’ materials, teacher professional development in reading, and teacher classroom support and monitoring. S/he will monitor the fidelity of implementation of the activities in reading across the project regions, liaise with government representatives and stakeholder experts on technical matters, and together with the senior management of Tusome Pamoja, ensure that children in project schools achieve improved outcomes in reading. The Senior Reading Specialist will serve as the technical counterpart for the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) in Mainland Tanzania and the Ministry of Education and Vocational Education (MoEVT) in Zanzibar and non-ministry stakeholders in the development and adaptation of appropriate teaching and learning materials, including structured teacher materials. S/he will supervise and manage the technical inputs of project staff, subcontractors and consultants, as well as short term technical assistance. S/he will develop new and strengthen existing partnerships with education institutions that can contribute to the creation and delivery of teacher professional development.

Qualifications:

· Master’s Degree in education, preferably with a specialty in literacy or early childhood education. A Ph.D. in education with a focus on literacy or early childhood education is preferred.

· At least 12 years of experience in programs in sub-Saharan Africa that work to improve early grade reading is required.

· Prior experience with the development of early grade reading materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments, is required: experience with the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA).

· Prior experience serving in a technical leadership capacity on USAID-funded projects preferred.

· Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate personnel.

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

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability.

· Must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English. It is preferred, but not required, that the candidate be conversant and fluent in written and spoken Kiswahili.

To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at http://m.rfer.us/RTIng429E. 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 is searching a HMIS Senior Advisor for an anticipated 5-year USAID/Zambia project.

The HMIS Senior Advisor directly reports to the DCOP in activity implementation and management. The Advisor will provide technical, strategic advice and programmatic direction for the development and implementation of HMIS aspects of the activity, for optimizing the generation, identification, collection, processing, storage, and dissemination of quality data and strategic information. The expert technical advice provided will be used by the COP to support the technical assistance, and political direction provided by the activity to key government and non-government partners.

Minimum Requirement:

• A Master’s degree in information science, data science, public health, statistics, health informatics, or a related field
• At least 8 years of experience in working with information systems management and design in the health field for USG-funded projects or other internationally funded programs
• At least 4 years of experience at a managerial or advisor level, providing guidance and supervision in implementation of strategies or methods
• USAID experience preferable
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Project objective: To strengthen the Government of Republic of Zambia (GRZ) national Health Management Information System (HMIS), improve monitoring, evaluation, and research capacities within key government and non-governmental partners, and expand the evidence base for existing approaches to health programming in malaria, nutrition, family planning, maternal and child health, and HIV. This activity will be implemented at the sub-national and national levels.

Please send your CV to recruitGH@rti.org. PLEASE make sure when sending email write on the subject line: ZAMBIA- Your name- Sr. HMIS Advsr.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

This position is contingent upon award and funding.

RTI International’s Global Health Division is currently accepting applications for a Technical Director for an anticipated USAID-funded Health Systems Strengthening opportunity in Uganda. RTI anticipates the opportunity will focus on improving leadership and accountability for results in public and private health sectors, increasing availability and improving management of key health systems resources, and strengthening community systems for quality health services. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Technical Director will provide primary support to the functions of the Chief of Party (COP) in supervising and assuring the quality of technical activities, including management and oversight of technical staff. With the COP, the Technical Director will be responsible for ensuring that all technical assistance provided under the project are strategic, coherent and consistent and supports the achievement of project objectives. The position will be based with RTI in Kampala and local travel will be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with COP, provide overall technical leadership and quality assurance for technical assistance and activities necessary to achieve objectives, outputs, services and products expected under the Contract.

• With the COP, supervise the implementation of all activities under the Contract to ensure that performance schedules are observed and outputs are completed according to schedule.

• Provide direction and management oversight to the project’s technical components and assure that technical outputs are of high quality to meet the program’s objectives.

• Provide supervisory oversight to senior technical component leads and help facilitate and coordinate their liaison work with senior counterparts and stakeholders at national and subnational levels.

• Provide technical oversight of the work undertaken by subcontractors and grantees and work with the COP and Finance and Administration Director to ensure technical and contractual issues are addressed in a timely manner.

• Support COP and project staff with the production of project materials, including the development of policy briefs, technical reports and training materials ensuring technical quality and relevance for programmers and policy makers.

• Together with the COP, provide direction and support for the preparation of annual work plans and strategies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• MD, Master’s degree, PhD preferred, in public health, public administration, public policy, health policy, health finance/economics, or other related fields.

• At least 12 years of progressive experience in the implementation and management of international donor- (including USAID-) funded health projects, with substantial knowledge and experience related to health systems strengthening, in Uganda highly preferred.

• Experience managing USAID-funded health projects and programs and in-depth familiarity with USAID rules and regulations and reporting requirements.

• Knowledge and experience in some combination of the following technical areas: health governance; health financing; and community health systems strengthening.

• Technical understanding in Uganda in one or more the following areas highly preferred: health systems and service delivery strengthening; capacity development; health governance and decentralization; health financing; community health systems strengthening; and civil society strengthening.

• Experience in providing technical assistance and organizational capacity building and training to local partners, organizations and grantees.

• Ability to work effectively, responsively, and collaboratively with academic/research institutions, development and private sector partners, government counterparts (including ministries), and interfacing with donor organizations.

• Excellent management, communication, and organizational skills (attention to details is required); flexibility and capacity to multi-task.

• Must be able to work collaboratively (across time zones and cultural boundaries).

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a reputation for strong personnel and programme management.

• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

• Ugandan citizens/nationals are encouraged to apply.

Please send your CV to recruitGH@rti.org. PLEASE make sure when sending email write on the subject line: UGANDA- Your name- Technical Director

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

This position is contingent upon award and funding.