About Us

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.

Assignment Title: Technical Advisor/Content Provider

Department/Location: MERL

Technical Point of Contact: MERL Principal

Type: Consultant

Classification: Consultancy

Category: Proposal

Clearance Required: N/A

Overview:

IBTCI is seeking a Technical Advisor to assist in developing a proposal for an evaluation of UNICEF’s work in Primary Health Care (PHC). This evaluation will aim to distill insights and best practices from UNICEF and its partners for strengthening primary health systems. The level of effort (LOE) anticipated for this assignment is up to five (5) days, which may be extended by mutual agreement by both parties.

Responsibilities

Scope of Work:

• Provide input into the strategic decisions needed to develop the UNICEF PHC Evaluation;
• Collect and synthesize raw content from various sources into cohesive and comprehensive proposal segments;
• Prepare proposal content, including technical sections, management and staffing sections, and executive summaries, in coordination with other team members;
• Review and edit sections drafted by other contributors;
• Ensure final submission is compliant with donor regulations and instructions in the solicitation;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a technical lead and/or lead writer on technical proposals for procurements, experience with UNICEF preferred;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand and write about complex topics;
• Strong attention to detail, including grammar, punctuation, and syntax;
• Experience preparing proposals in areas of power and energy;
• Proven technical writing skills and track record of creating compelling, clear, and succinct documents;
• Exceptional organizational skills and an ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google drive.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a health field or a related technical discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: Not required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the Organization:

IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education & human capacity development, energy & infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients’ missions.

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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