Local Coordinator/Translator, Lusaka

Closing date: Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Location: Zambia

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)

Reference Number: None given

Job Level: Mid-level

Contact Email: None given

Fax: None given

Attachments: None given

Description

COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over eighty-five countries and has implemented over one hundred and fifty projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance.

POSITION SUMMARY

IBTCI is seeking a Local Coordinator/Translator for the USAID DRG-LER Performance Evaluation of the Consortium for Elections and Political Processes Strengthening III Leader Award (CEPPS III LWA) based in Lusaka, Zambia. This is a short-term assignment commencing in mid- to late August 2015, with up to 7 days of work.

The Local Coordinator/Translator under the USAID CEPPS III LWA serves to facilitate the Evaluation Specialist's in-country visit, including, but not limited to, the following activities in Lusaka, Zambia:

• Conducting preparatory work as instructed by the Evaluation Specialist, including compiling contact information and identifying appropriate individuals and organizations with which to meet
• Setting up and tracking meetings, and ensuring smooth logistical and administrative arrangements (e.g., cell phones or local transportation)
• Attending meetings with the Evaluation Specialist as deemed necessary
• Acting in a substantive role as a briefer or translator/interpreter
• Conducting follow-up work or fact-checking post-Evaluation Specialist departure

Minimum Qualifications

• Fluency in English and local dialects required
• Availability in mid to late August, for up to 7 days of work
• At least three years of previous work experience with international donor programming
• Experience working with all levels of staff, including strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication
• Bachelor's Degree

TO APPLY: Please send a CV and three references via Devhire.

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