business practices for OTI based on research and personal field experience lessons learned; Provide training and mentoring on OTI program implementation for OTI staff both in Washington and the field as required; When required by the OTI Country team, represent OTI’s mission and global programs to visitors, senior officials from international organizations, bilateral donors and national and local foreign government officials; Assist the OTI team in identifying or seeking out NGOs, international donors, USG agencies and other organizations of importance to OTI programs in Washington and the field, and develop and maintain professional relationships with them; Assist in drafting documents outlining future planning and vision in the development and implementation of OTI programs and assist in developing and improving country program monitoring and evaluation systems and in providing guidance on designing and managing final evaluations; Review program budgets and propose changes and adjustments and draft any written justifications that will assist in securing quick approvals; In collaboration with the OTI Country team, update and revise, as needed, program management guides, including strategic planning and field operations materials; When required, serve as a liaison with other Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) offices, other USAID divisions and the U.S. Department of State on program and policy direction; Help ensure that OTI’s programs and activities are monitored and evaluated and that lessons learned from the activities feed into ongoing or future activities; Ensure appropriate resource allocation among OTI field offices and implementing partners; and, Perform other duties as determined by the supervisor to help ensure successful OTI program implementation. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The OTI Transition Advisor will be supervised by the OTI Chief, Field Programs Division, and will also work under the general guidance and direction of the OTI Country Representative when in the field. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Supervisor will set overall objectives. The employee and the supervisor together will develop deadlines, projects, and work to be accomplished. Work plans, timesheets, regional travel, and funding associated with support costs will be approved through OTI Washington. The incumbent is expected to take initiative, act independently, and manage his/her tasks with minimal supervision. 10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
business practices for OTI based on research and personal field experience lessons learned; Provide training and mentoring on OTI program implementation for OTI staff both in Washington and the field as required; When required by the OTI Country team, represent OTI’s mission and global programs to visitors, senior officials from international organizations, bilateral donors and national and local foreign government officials; Assist the OTI team in identifying or seeking out NGOs, international donors, USG agencies and other organizations of importance to OTI programs in Washington and the field, and develop and maintain professional relationships with them; Assist in drafting documents outlining future planning and vision in the development and implementation of OTI programs and assist in developing and improving country program monitoring and evaluation systems and in providing guidance on designing and managing final evaluations; Review program budgets and propose changes and adjustments and draft any written justifications that will assist in securing quick approvals; In collaboration with the OTI Country team, update and revise, as needed, program management guides, including strategic planning and field operations materials; When required, serve as a liaison with other Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) offices, other USAID divisions and the U.S. Department of State on program and policy direction; Help ensure that OTI’s programs and activities are monitored and evaluated and that lessons learned from the activities feed into ongoing or future activities; Ensure appropriate resource allocation among OTI field offices and implementing partners; and, Perform other duties as determined by the supervisor to help ensure successful OTI program implementation. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The OTI Transition Advisor will be supervised by the OTI Chief, Field Programs Division, and will also work under the general guidance and direction of the OTI Country Representative when in the field. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Supervisor will set overall objectives. The employee and the supervisor together will develop deadlines, projects, and work to be accomplished. Work plans, timesheets, regional travel, and funding associated with support costs will be approved through OTI Washington. The incumbent is expected to take initiative, act independently, and manage his/her tasks with minimal supervision. 10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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