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Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The USAID-funded West Bank Raid Response (WB RR) activity is anticipated to be a two-year project focused on conflict-affected areas in the northern West Bank. It aims to alleviate grievances, strengthen communities’ abilities to withstand shocks and stressors, and provide opportunities for youth impacted by violence and conflict. Managed under the GISR MENA mechanism, the activity will operate to respond to immediate and emergent needs, to improve short-term stability in specific geographic areas that have recently emerged as flashpoints.

  • Please note: Only West Bank-Gaza residents are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Research Specialist will support program’s capacity to conduct situational analyses and integrate social and political considerations into the project’s programming and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) efforts. The Specialist will conduct qualitative and quantitative research based on primary and secondary data sources, providing both ongoing and periodic reporting using a variety of formats. The Specialist will also be involved in designing data collection tools, such as questionnaires/surveys, polls, interviews, and focus-group discussions, for implementation by the project team and external subcontractors. This position can be based in Ramallah or the northern West Bank.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall research support to the project.
  • Gather and analyze data from various sources to inform evidence-based, decision-making processes related to emergency response planning and implementation.
  • Provide regular situational analyses of economic, political, security, and social developments, in the northern West Bank, which will help the team better inform programming and programming approaches.
  • Support program development, MEL design, and the implementation of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, including surveys, key informant interviews, FGD, etc.
  • Lead implementation of analysis, including training enumerators and overseeing subcontractors, as assigned.
  • Utilize statistical and analytical tools to process and interpret data related to emergency response, project logical framework, and other project needs.
  • Incorporate considerations like gender, vulnerability, and conflict sensitivity into research design and tasks under the program.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, political science, economics, or related field is required. Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
  • Minimum three years of experience in research, situational analysis, social/political assessments, or related work in the West Bank required.
  • Experience producing high-quality, engaging, brief, and well-sourced/researched reports and analysis in English.
  • Experience with an existing network of key informants and information sources in the West Bank preferred.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools, data collection and dissemination platforms, statistical software, and/or information management systems.
  • Strong communication, proactive problem-solving, service-oriented, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively with professionals required.
  • Ability to travel to and within the northern West Bank, security situation permitting. 
  • Oral and written proficiency in English (FSN 4) and Arabic (FSN 4) required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Additional Information

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