Technical and Operational Specialists (Call for Resumes Anticipated Opportunities), Peacebuilding/Conflict Mitigation USAID-funded projects, Sub-Sah
Technical and Operational Specialists (Call for Resumes – Anticipated
Opportunities), Peacebuilding/Conflict Mitigation
USAID-funded projects, Sub-Saharan Africa
Company Profile:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Summary:
MSI is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for potential long-term and short-term technical staff positions for anticipated USAID-funded projects in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in conflict and post-conflict affected countries such as South Sudan, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Somalia. Anticipated programs will focus on promoting peace and stability and engaging citizens and civil society at the community-level.
MSI seeks Technical and Operational Specialists in the following areas:
Candidates should have a strong background in working in austere locations within sub-Saharan Africa including, but not limited to South Sudan, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Somalia, etc. Candidates should indicate in a cover letter his/her which position s/he is applying:
- Chief of Party
- Deputy Chief of Party-Programs
- Deputy Chief of Party-Operations
- Director of Research-Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Regional Project Managers (RPMs)
- Local Governance
- Economic and Community Development
- Conflict Mitigation and Social Cohesion
- Civil Society Engagement and Advocacy
- Gender and Inclusion
- Financial and Administration Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Grants Manager
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree (preferred) in conflict mitigation, peace-building, public administration, political science, public policy, economics, gender studies, organizational and human development, financial management, or international development.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant technical experience, including strong project management skills.
- Demonstrated experience working with municipalities and local governance institutions, as relevant to position, preferably in South Sudan, Chad, DRC, Somalia or similar harsh locations.
- Demonstrated capability to work with a broad-range of local government, civil society and private sector stakeholders and partners.
- Prior experience working on USAID or other donor-funded technical assistance projects in sub-Saharan strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, management and reporting skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English highly desired; fluency in indigenous languages a plus.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
