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Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

Period of Performance: 8 weeks, including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28, 2015 start date

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Youth Development SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to youth development.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Youth Development SME must have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages

· Extensive experience in youth development

· Youth development analysis experience

· Gender analysis experience is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

Period of Performance: 8 weeks, including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28, 2015 start date

LOCAL GOVERNANCE SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Local Governance SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to local governance.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Local Governance SME must be Moroccan and have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages

· Extensive experience and knowledge of Local Governance in Morocco

· Local Governance analysis experience

· Gender analysis experience is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI LOOKING FOR A GENDER SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT (SME) FOR MOROCCO LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (LCP)

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

GENDER SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Gender SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to gender.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Gender SME must have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages Gender analysis

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Favorable Opportunities to Reinforce Self-Advancement for Today’s Youth (FORSATY). This evaluation will serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent to which FORSATY achieved its objectives through December 2014;

· Determine any recommended mid-course adjustments for the program to improve results moving forward, particularly focusing on the capacity strengthening of CSOs;

· To inform how this project would be best replicated in other regions of Morocco.

The primary task of the evaluation team will be to analyze the performance of FORSATY midway through program implementation and make recommendations for improvements in ongoing and future programming. This evaluation will cover the period from the award date through December 2014. The USAID/Morocco Mission, specifically the Office of Democracy and Governance, will use the analysis of this evaluation to guide the direction of FORSATY in the remaining project life. The implementing partner, IOM, will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of project activities to date and adjust the upcoming work-plan based on the evaluation recommendations.

Period of Performance: 7 weeks including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28 start date

RESEARCH/LOGISTICS POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Research/logistics Assistant will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of research and logistics.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Research/logistics Assistant must be Moroccan and have the following skills/experience:

· Mixed set of skills and background in the following: civil society, youth development, evaluation, gender equity, and related areas

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

Period of Performance: 8 weeks, including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28, 2015 start date

RESEARCH/LOGISTICS POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Research/logistics Assistant will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of research and logistics.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Research/logistics Assistant must be Moroccan and have the following skills/experience:

· Mixed set of skills and background in the following: local governance, civil society, youth development, evaluation, gender equity, and related areas

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Favorable Opportunities to Reinforce Self-Advancement for Today’s Youth (FORSATY). This evaluation will serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent to which FORSATY achieved its objectives through December 2014;

· Determine any recommended mid-course adjustments for the program to improve results moving forward, particularly focusing on the capacity strengthening of CSOs;

· To inform how this project would be best replicated in other regions of Morocco.

The primary task of the evaluation team will be to analyze the performance of FORSATY midway through program implementation and make recommendations for improvements in ongoing and future programming. This evaluation will cover the period from the award date through December 2014. The USAID/Morocco Mission, specifically the Office of Democracy and Governance, will use the analysis of this evaluation to guide the direction of FORSATY in the remaining project life. The implementing partner, IOM, will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of project activities to date and adjust the upcoming work-plan based on the evaluation recommendations.

Period of Performance: 7 weeks including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28 start date

TEAM LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Team Leader will lead the evaluation and direct/manage a team of one local research/logistic assistants, and one subject matter experts in youth development. The Team Leader will be responsible for periodically briefing USAID/Morocco of the team’s progress. S/he must also debrief USAID/Morocco on findings and results and submit all deliverables including a detailed work plan, presentation of results, and drafts of final reports. S/he will also provide USAID with raw datasets.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Team Leader must have the following skills/experience:

· Experience in evaluation and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE)

· Knowledge of the Moroccan socio-economic and political environment, and USG foreign policy and foreign assistance programming

· Experience working as a part of, as well as leading, democracy and governance evaluation teams and writing analytic but actionable reports in a clear, coherent and compelling way

· The ability to speak and write in English is required

· French and/or Arabic is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Favorable Opportunities to Reinforce Self-Advancement for Today’s Youth (FORSATY). This evaluation will serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent to which FORSATY achieved its objectives through December 2014;

· Determine any recommended mid-course adjustments for the program to improve results moving forward, particularly focusing on the capacity strengthening of CSOs;

· To inform how this project would be best replicated in other regions of Morocco.

The primary task of the evaluation team will be to analyze the performance of FORSATY midway through program implementation and make recommendations for improvements in ongoing and future programming. This evaluation will cover the period from the award date through December 2014. The USAID/Morocco Mission, specifically the Office of Democracy and Governance, will use the analysis of this evaluation to guide the direction of FORSATY in the remaining project life. The implementing partner, IOM, will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of project activities to date and adjust the upcoming work-plan based on the evaluation recommendations.

Period of Performance: 7 weeks including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28 start date

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SME POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Youth Development SME will assist the evaluation team and team leader in all aspects of the evaluation related to youth development.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Youth Development SME must have the following skills/experience:

· Solid knowledge English and either French, Darija, or Arabic

· Experience in Civil Society Organization (CSO) capacity strengthening

· Extensive experience in facilitating interviews and/or group discussions in the targeted languages

· Extensive experience in youth development

· Youth development analysis experience

· Gender analysis experience is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 26 Jan 2015

IBTCI COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has produced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) services for governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of M&E across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. Respect and integrity are the basis of our core values.

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is vying for a contract to conduct a final performance evaluation of USAID/Morocco’s Local Governance Program (LGP) to serve the following purposes:

· Provide the mission with concrete evidence regarding to what extent LGP achieved (or not) its goals at all levels of the results framework

· To help the DG team – and the mission in general – learn about the strengths and weaknesses of working in the local governance field

· Inform USAID’s continued engagement in local governance in its new DG programming, within the parameters of the new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), especially DO 2.

Period of Performance: 8 weeks, including 3 weeks of fieldwork; February 28, 2015 start date

TEAM LEADER POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Team Leader will lead the evaluation and direct/manage a team of two local research/logistic assistants, and three subject matter experts in local governance, gender, and youth development. The Team Leader will be responsible for periodically briefing USAID/Morocco of the team’s progress. S/he must also debrief USAID/Morocco on findings and results and submit all deliverables including a detailed work plan, presentation of results, and drafts of final reports. S/he will also provide USAID with raw datasets.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Team Leader must have the following skills/experience:

· Experience in evaluation and local governance

· Knowledge of the Moroccan political environment, local governance scene, and USG foreign policy and foreign assistance programming

· Experience working as a part of, as well as leading, democracy and governance evaluation teams and writing analytic but actionable reports in a clear, coherent and compelling way

· The ability to speak and write in English is required

· French and/or Arabic is desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com .

If you have any difficulties please email lantic [At] ibtci [dot] com

Organization: RTI International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, Australian Aid and other donors and clients.

The International Education Division is currently accepting applications for a Reading Advisor position to support an anticipated US$25 million USAID-funded five -year project to improve early grade reading in Morocco. The Reading Advisor will provide technical leadership for enhancing reading instruction; supporting improved teaching methods and learning materials; coordinating the development of gender-sensitive reading materials and ensuring equity in delivery of training programs; and providing institutional capacity building to support reading initiatives. The Reading Advisor will review current language learning materials and note gaps in the current curriculum, addressing content, pedagogy, and assessment. S/he will coordinate the development of learning materials that build upon existing materials and give input into development of training materials. S/he will develop capacity of local counterparts in reading curriculum/materials development. This is a full-time position with residency in Morocco.

Responsibilities:

• Design an approach, lead and oversee review of existing curriculum & materials as well as curriculum revision as needed, in collaboration with key ministry personnel;
• Lead team to prepare and facilitate scope & sequence development workshops, including reading/curriculum specialists, collaborating language specialists, and ministry personnel;
• Oversee development of instructional materials, based on scope & sequence;
• Develop capacity of local RTI staff members and ministry collaborators in reading curriculum and materials development;
• Participate in program planning, development of monitoring and evaluation plans, and key meetings with ministry as appropriate;
• Provide support for the development of training of trainers planning and materials development, to ensure tight linkage with curriculum and appropriate use of instructional materials;
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reports, presentations to USAID, Ministry, and other development partners, and other reports as needed;
• Other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A master’s degree or higher in education or a related field;
• Nine years of relevant field experience in educational development, with specific experience in primary-level reading programs and instructional materials/curriculum development, teacher training, and literacy improvement;
• Experience in collaboration with government and ministry counterparts, and local capacity development;
• Experience with USAID project management policies, procedures and reporting requirements;
• Experience leading reading and curriculum development activities in the MENA region highly desirable; experience in Morocco preferred;
• Strong oral/written communication skills;
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic and French required;
• This position does not provide international allowances.

How to apply:

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to internationaledu@rti.org and indicate “Morocco Reading Advisor” in the subject title. 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.

Organization: RTI International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

Position Summary

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, Australian Aid and other donors and clients.

The International Education Division is currently accepting applications for**Chief of Party**for the anticipated US$25 million USAID-funded five-year project to improve early grade reading in Morocco. This is a full-time position with residency in Morocco..

The Chief of Party will provide strategic leadership and technical and managerial direction for the successful implementation of the project. The COP will direct, coordinate, and oversee project management and operations on a day-to-day basis, serving as the primary person responsible for field operations, personnel and financial management, cost control, partner management, project planning, performance monitoring, financial reporting, and client relations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as RTI’s representative to USAID, Ministry of Education and other host government counterparts, donors, multinational organizations, and other program partners.
• Interface regularly with USAID on management and decision-making. Ensure that project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are proactively disseminated.
• Responsible for managing overall project performance and results, including providing oversight and direction to the program’s technical, operational, and administrative staff.
• Ensure the timely and quality completion of all quarterly and annual technical and financial deliverables and reports.
• Develop and implement annual program work and performance milestone plans and negotiates an agreement of those plans with USAID.
• Responsible for addressing contract-related issues, including ensuring that project financial controls and systems comply with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards, and that all activity-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded and prudently and responsibly used.**Qualifications:**
• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Education or related field plus 12 years of experience designing, implementing, and/or managing education improvement projects.
• At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale, complex, USAID- funded education projects.
• Demonstrated experience working in the education sector in Morocco and/or countries in the Middle East or North Africa.Demonstrated ability to work with Ministries of Education in the design and implementation of programs to support literacy and numeracy improvement. Strong capacity building skills preferred.
• Strong technical experience in early grade reading/literacy education; curriculum development and instruction; teaching and learning; teacher training; and student assessment.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a reputation for strong personnel and program management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic, and French required.

How to apply:

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to internationaledu@rti.org and indicate “Morocco Chief of Party” in the subject title. 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.

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Financial and Compliance Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. The position will provide overall grant management for Counterpart’s local partners. With the support and under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), the Financial and Compliance Manager will ensure program compliance with donor regulations, as well as internal policies related to finance, procurement, and other administration. The Financial and Compliance Manager should have progressive experience in the areas of: financial management, accountability, negotiations, auditing, and procurement, as well as USAID rules and regulations governing financial and administrative management and oversight of programs. This position is open to local candidates only.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish financial management systems, procedures and controls and review them on a regular basis to ensure compliance, transparency and effective utilization of resources.
• Manage program budget and oversee all financial disbursements and procurement to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and Counterpart policies.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the finance team, including mentoring and capacity building.
• Monitor program burn rate and support the development of pipelines, burn trackers, accruals and spending projections.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, records, files and cash requests to Counterpart headquarters.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for USAID, as needed.
• Oversee development of key Human Resources policies and personnel manual, and ensure their adherence to local labor laws.
• Provide training and technical assistance in financial management to local sub-grantees.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is required.
• At least five (5) years’ work experience in financial management, including accounting, budgeting, and grants management.
• At least four (4) years’ work experience with USAID-funded programs, including demonstrated knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with sub-grants management a plus.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Quickbooks accounting software.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience in Morocco preferred.
• Written and oral fluency in English, in addition to either French or Arabic required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. Responsible for leading and managing the overall program, the COP will work closely with USAID/Morocco’s Democracy and Governance Office and COPs of other USAID activities contributing to the same project purpose, key civil society partners and stakeholders, as all as senior-level host country government representatives. The COP will represent Counterpart to USAID, local and national partners, and other relevant donor organizations in Morocco. The COP will provide vision and technical leadership on issue of civic participation in governance. The COP will also oversee staff management and development and ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications. Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide vision, leadership, strategic management and oversight of donor-funded programs.
• Provide line management to the field staff in accordance with the donor policies, procedures and requirements.
• Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
• Oversee all administrative, contracting, hiring, recruitment, financial and logistical aspects of the program.
• Coordinate activities between the field office and Counterpart Headquarters.
• Ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.
• Assume financial accountability and ensure successful implementation of the program.
• Ensure compliance with Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations, particularly with respect to financial and grant management.
• Serve as primary liaison to USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local nongovernmental organizations, community organizations, and other donor organizations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in a related field, such as political science, law or public policy.
• Minimum of 10 years of civil society development field experience, preferably in Morocco or a similar country.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience, with significant experience administering donor-funded programs in the areas of organizational capacity development, youth development and employment, public policy, or advocacy.
• Demonstrated success with developing and operationalizing civil society development work.
• Leadership in engaging private civil society as well as government institutions to collaborate on enhancing citizens’ participation in governance.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning, training, and human resource management.
• Good knowledge of Morocco’s socio-political context.
• Excellent knowledge of the current situation of civil society in Morocco or a similar country.
• Strong multicultural, interpersonal, and supervision skills.
• Demonstrated ability to give effective presentations and write high quality technical reports.
• Excellent ability to amiably collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders including government, civil society, and individuals.
• Proven ability to advocate civil society issues.
• Sensitivity towards inclusion issues, such as gender analysis and integration of activities to close gender gaps.
• Previous experience in managing complex USG or bilateral donor-funded projects with large sub-grants portfolio.
• Knowledge of USAID development approaches, as well as understanding of USAID rules and regulations and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English, in addition to French or Arabic required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Gender Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. With the support and under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP) and Counterpart Headquarters staff, the Gender Specialist will ensure that gender is effectively integrated into program activities, methodologies and approaches in a manner that is culturally sensitive and results-oriented. The Gender Specialist will also work with local partners to ensure gender integration into their program design and activities as well as their organizational structure and program management. The Gender Specialist should have competence and extensive past experience working on gender-related projects, conducting in-depth gender analyses, and integrating gender across a program’s components. Additionally, the Gender Specialist will be involved in the monitoring and evaluation process of gender-related activities, including developing and ensuring good indicator reporting and writing official reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct a gender analysis as part of the project assessment team to identify relevant gender roles, gaps, opportunities, and power differences and to analyze why such disparities and differences exist, and to assess their potential impact on achieving program objectives.
• Develop and support the implementation of a gender strategy and a gender action plan integrating findings from the gender analysis into the program design in an effort to mitigate the obstacles that prevent males and females from fully participating in program activities and to ensure equitable program impact on males and females.
• Design program activities that are sensitive to male and female gender roles, including sensitizing male stakeholders to the benefits of reducing gender inequality and engaging male support for female participation and leadership.
• Work with local partners, including subgrantees, to ensure gender integration into their program design and activities, as well as within their organizational structure and program management.
• Coordinate with implementing partners to ensure gender integration into overall program strategy and all activities.
• Work with the program’s other technical specialists to ensure that gender is properly integrated into all trainings, capacity building activities, and technical assistance to partners and assistance recipients.
• Increase the capacity of civil society organizations to advocate on women’s issues as well as integrate attention to gender in advocacy efforts on other issues.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans, performance monitoring systems and tools, and writing of progress, quarterly and final program reports.
• Coordinate with and support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team in establishing and implementing reporting systems for USAID data and ensure the collection of gender-disaggregated information.
• Use performance indicators and evaluations to capture effectiveness of gender integration strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in gender studies or related field required.
• Minimum eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience working on gender integration issues for international development programs.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working on USAID programs.
• Good knowledge of gender issues in Morocco including social, political, and cultural gender norms and challenges.
• Work experience in Morocco or similar context required.
• Experience designing, leading and conducting gender analyses, as well as integrating and implementing findings into program design.
• Experience engaging local stakeholders, including CSOs, members of Parliament, and other local and national government leaders in gender-sensitive initiatives.
• Experience building capacity of local stakeholders on gender issues.
• Experience integrating gender in community participatory engagement or advocacy preferred.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English, in addition to French or Arabic required

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Civil Society Organization (CSO) Capacity Development Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. The position will report to the Chief of Party and will be responsible for the provision and oversight of organizational capacity development (OCD) technical direction to local CSO groups, including sub-grantees. The CSO Capacity Development Specialist will work closely with Intermediate Service Organization (ISO) Managers, as well as manage the grants program. The Capacity Development Specialist will be responsible for maintaining excellence in our technical capacity building activities with local organizations and will ensure effective communication among the implementing partners, government actors and communities. Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the identification of strategic needs and approaches to civil society capacity building.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to sub-grantees, ISOs and other local CSOs on organizational development efforts.
• Mentor and track development of ISOs as centers for capacity development, training, and other technical assistance for local CSOs.
• Oversee the administration of organizational capacity assessments of local CSOs and development of capacity development plans focusing on areas including but not limited to: policy analysis/advocacy, coalition building, sustainability, financial management, procurement, human resources, program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and outreach and communications.
• Work with program staff, consultants and trainers to deliver high quality training, technical assistance and mentoring to local CSOs.
• Ensure Counterpart’s OCD best practices are institutionalized within the program and adapted to the local context.
• Ensure gender is integrated into all capacity building tools, methodologies and activities.
• Leverage and enhance existing strengths within CSOs, facilitating opportunities to learn from each other’s effective strategies.
• Document implementation successes, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with Counterpart and USAID through regular program reports and online Knowledge Management portal.
• Deliver technical presentations on program achievements to audiences, including implementing partner(s), civil society, government officials, USAID, and other relevant organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in an appropriate interdisciplinary subject, such as human development, social sciences, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in the civil society development field, preferably in an international context.
• Demonstrated success establishing and operationalizing ISOs.
• Experience engaging civil society and government institutions to collaborate on common issues.
• Good knowledge of Morocco’s political context.
• Excellent knowledge of Morocco’s civil society challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking and planning, training, and human resource management.
• Strong multicultural, interpersonal, and supervision skills.
• Ability to give effective presentations and write technical reports.
• Strong ability to collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders, including civil society, government, and other individuals.
• Proven ability to advocate civil society issues.
• Commitment to gender integration, experience with gender integration a plus.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English, in addition to either French or Arabic required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. As DCOP, this position will represent Counterpart to USAID, local and national partners, and other relevant donor organizations in Morocco. The DCOP will assist the COP in program management, monitoring, and reporting; developing and maintaining partnerships to meet activity objectives; providing technical expertise; and handling administrative and supervisory responsibilities as specific by the COP. In addition to working closely with local partner organizations and government stakeholders, the successful candidate will provide vision and technical leadership on issues of civic participation in governance, organizational capacity development (OCD), and public policy and advocacy. S/he will provide financial and administrative oversight and day-to-day management of the program. This position is open to local candidates only.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Chief of Party in the overall management of the program.
• Provide technical and managerial leadership in the areas of organizational capacity development, advocacy, youth engagement and gender integration.
• Ensure program implementation is in compliance with Counterpart’s policies/procedures, GOM and USAID rules/regulations, particularly with respect to financial and grant management.
• Ensure program quality assurance and impact assessment through regular project monitoring & evaluation, and sustained knowledge capture and sharing through periodic assessments.
• Build relations and coordinating with key stakeholders, including USAID, the Government of Morocco (GOM), provincial governments and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and CSOs.
• Participate in developing program reports including quarterly reports, annual results reports, pipeline and resource estimates.
• Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
• Represent the Chief of Party to USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local NGOs, community organizations, and other donor organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, public policy, public administration, or related area; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience working in civil society development in Morocco.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience administering donor-funded programs in the areas of organizational capacity development, public policy, or advocacy.
• Demonstrated success developing and operationalizing civil society development work in Morocco.
• Leadership in engaging private civil society as well as government institutions to collaborate on enhancing citizens’ participation in governance.
• Demonstrated human resource management.
• Excellent knowledge of the challenges of civil society in Morocco.
• Strong relationships with key civil society and government stakeholders in Morocco.
• Demonstrated ability to give effective presentations and write quality technical reports.
• Excellent ability to amiably collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders, including government, civil society, and individuals.
• Proven ability to advocate civil society issues.
• Knowledge of USAID development approaches, as well as understanding of USAID rules and regulations and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Commitment and demonstrated experience to gender integration preferred.
• Professional written and oral fluency in Arabic and French is required; fluency in English is strongly preferred.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. The position will provide overall grant management for Counterpart’s local partners. Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), and with support from the CSO Capacity Development Specialist, the Grants Manager will be responsible for the day-today management of the grants program. The Grants Manager will ensure effective management and monitoring of the grants with a focus on compliance with USAID rules and regulations. The Grants Manager should have relevant experience in grants administration, program and financial reporting, and USAID rules and regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the sub-grants to local CSOs and any other sub-grantees are implemented as per program objectives, design and USAID sub-grants regulations.
• Under the guidance of the COP, supervise the Grant team’s grant-making process from start to finish.
• Maintain an up-to-date grants manual for the program.
• Design and oversee the issuance of RFAs.
• Shortlist and evaluate grant applications including letters of interest, budgets and full proposals.
• Negotiate with potential grantees and finalize agreements.
• Ensure accurate grant close-out procedures.
• Supervise the grant team’s review of financial and program reports for submission to the COP, as well as documentation to ensure that grantees meet both Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations.
• Manage and supervise the staff on the grants team in their day-to-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree in business administration, international development, or related field is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the areas of: grants management using cost reimbursable grants, fixed obligation grants, and contracts; have a working understanding of USAID grant regulations.
• At least four (4) years’ work experience with USAID-funded programs, including demonstrated knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Quickbooks accounting software.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with civil society organizations, USAID, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Experience in Morocco preferred.
• Written and oral fluency in English, in addition to either French or Arabic required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Through close collaboration with the Counterpart Headquarters Team, the M&E Specialist will:

• Be responsible for designing and managing M&E systems for the program.
• Provide quarterly information as part of the project’s PMP.
• Ensure integrity and sound design for the collection of data feeding into the PMP.
• Support internal and external assessments and evaluations as needed.
• Ensure that staff at all levels of project implementation are trained and prepared to fulfill the roles of reporting.
• Coordinate activities between the field office and Counterpart International headquarters.
• Be responsible for providing technical assistance and coordinating M&E related training for civil society and non-governmental organization partners, grantees and participants as required.
• Effectively communicate the purpose and intentions of project M&E to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the participation of local communities and stakeholders in the evaluation and learning process.
• Guide and ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in M&E, public policy, economics, business, international cooperation/international development, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years’ professional experience in monitoring and evaluation with international development programs, preferably under USAID projects.
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience designing and managing beneficiary monitoring and database systems.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing monitoring and evaluation and performance monitoring plans.
• Experience developing and refining data collection tools.
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.
• Experience managing and providing ongoing training to M&E field officers.
• Ability to facilitate and serve as a project liaison for externally-managed evaluations.
• Experience with integrating beneficiaries and stakeholders, especially women and other marginalized voices, into the evaluation and learning processes is desired.
• Experience in Morocco preferred.
• Written and oral fluency in French, Arabic, and English required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking an Advocacy and Communications Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. With the support of the Deputy Chief of Party and headquarters staff, the Advocacy and Communications with local and national media and CSOs to promote program activities and provide technical assistance, guidance and coaching support to implementing partners in public outreach, public relations, and effective media communications and relations. S/he will be responsible for preparing regular program reports, press releases, success stories, and other materials. The Advocacy and Communications Specialist will also work closely with implementing partners to build and leverage CSO coalitions to meet shared public policy goals, develop advocacy strategies related to public policy, including youth and women’s issues, and build the capacity of CSOs to reach out to constituents and public sector representatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and evaluate the program’s communications strategy to inform the U.S. Government, Government of Morocco, and other audiences about the project, including the development of success stories and weekly news.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to CSOs to support their public outreach, public relations and media communications and relations.
• Work closely with CSOs to build and leverage networks to meet shared public policy goals and develop advocacy strategies related to public policy.
• Build the capacity of CSOs to conduct outreach to constituents and public sector representatives.
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all program deliverables, including print and electronic communications materials, program reports, press releases, and success stories.
• Ensure compliance with USAID branding and marking for program materials.
• Develop and produce communications materials tied to program objectives and reform efforts that are sensitive to local political, social and cultural realities.
• Prepare materials for high-level visitors, including: scene setters, trip itineraries, photographs, event agendas, success stories, press releases and reports, and video presentations of the project.
• Oversee development and operation of the program’s public website to provide general information and reporting on project activities.
• Lead the generation of content for the program’s public website
• Manage all media contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, media or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional communications experience, ideally providing strategic communications for international development programs, with a minimum of three (3) years under USAID projects.
• A minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience and expertise in civil society strengthening, including capacity development; coalition and network building; advocacy; public outreach; and civil society-related training and facilitation in one or more of the above-mentioned fields.
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and organizational skills.
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, able to work effectively with CSOs, USAID, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
• Commitment to gender integration, experience with gender integration a plu

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 17 Oct 2014

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Government Capacity Development Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Enhancing Civil Society Contribution to the Public Policy Process program in Morocco. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute more effectively to lawmaking and the public policy process, as well as the Government of Morocco to engage civil society in developing, implementing, and overseeing public policy. Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Government Capacity Development Specialist will work collaboratively with key partner government bodies to design and implement a robust capacity building program for partner government stakeholders at various levels, using international resources. The Government Capacity Development Specialist will be responsible for maintaining excellence in our technical capacity building activities with government partners and will ensure effective communication among the implementing partners, CSOs, and communities. Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the identification of strategic needs and approaches to government capacity building.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to key government stakeholders, including Ministries, members of Parliament, and local municipalities, on capacity development efforts.
• Track development of government bodies to engage with citizens, develop and implement public policy, and ensure good governance and transparency.
• Work with program staff, consultants and trainers to deliver high quality training, technical assistance and mentoring to partner government stakeholders.
• Ensure Counterpart’s best practices are institutionalized within the program and adapted to the local context.
• Ensure gender is integrated into all capacity building tools, methodologies and activities.
• Document implementation successes, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with Counterpart and USAID through regular program reports and online Knowledge Management portal.
• Deliver technical presentations on program achievements to audiences, including implementing partner(s), civil society, government officials, USAID, and other relevant organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in an appropriate interdisciplinary subject, such as human development, social sciences, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in the civil society and governance development field, preferably in an international context.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working with governments at local and national levels on capacity building, such as good governance and legislative strengthening.
• Demonstrated success supporting government capacity to engage citizens in the public policy process, to draft and analyze legislation, and to strengthen good governance mechanisms.
• Experience engaging civil society and government institutions to collaborate on common issues.
• Good knowledge of Morocco’s political context.
• Excellent knowledge of Morocco’s civil society challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking and planning, training, and human resource management.
• Strong multicultural, interpersonal, and supervision skills.
• Ability to give effective presentations and write technical reports.
• Strong ability to collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders, including civil society, government, and other individuals.
• Proven ability to advocate civil society issues among government stakeholders.
• Commitment to gender integration, experience with gender integration a plus.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English, in addition to either French or Arabic required.

How to apply:

http://www.counterpart.org/working-with-us