Field Coordinator / Local Evaluation Partner

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.

Job title: Field Coordinator / Local Evaluation Partner
Department/Location: MERL / Specific country in West or Central Africa
Reports To: Evaluation Team Lead or Operations Manager
Type: Consultant (Short-Term Technical Assistance)
Classification: N/A (Consultant)
Clearance Required: None

Overview:

IBTCI is seeking a Field Coordinator or Local Evaluation Partner to support the logistics, stakeholder engagement, and contextualization of evaluation activities for UNICEF programs in one or more countries in the WCA region. This individual or firm will serve as a key liaison between the evaluation team and field-level actors, including UNICEF offices and their stakeholders.

Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate local permissions and stakeholder outreach in target countries.
• Coordinate data collection logistics, including enumerator mobilization, transportation, and venue access.
• Oversee adherence to COVID-19 or security protocols during fieldwork.
• Provide local insight on cultural, political, or logistical barriers to data collection.
• Support quality assurance through spot checks, debriefs, and translation review.
• Contribute to contextual adaptation of tools and recommendations.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in field coordination or local partner role in evaluation or research.
• Demonstrated familiarity with local governance structures, languages, and customs.
• Experience working with UN agencies or international NGOs preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in local languages and working knowledge of English or French, depending on the country.
• Experience with child-focused or protection-related projects.
• Strong interpersonal and logistical coordination skills.

Working Environment:

Remote with international travel up to 25%, including to field and hard-to-reach locations.

Work Authorization:

Must be authorized to work in the consultant’s country of residence. IBTCI does not sponsor visas for consultants.

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 services across sectors such as nutrition, protection, local capacity building, agriculture, food security, conflict, governance, education, global health, environment, and humanitarian assistance. Our culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and the professional growth of our staff and consultants.