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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 purpose of Afghanistan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (AMELA) is to provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning support services/assistance to strengthen the implementation of USAID development programs in Afghanistan, and to build the technical M&E knowledge and skills of USAID/Afghanistan Mission staff and stakeholders. The services provided under AMELA will contribute to supporting USAID/Afghanistan as an effective development organization with strong learning and adaptive management processes.

Please note: Only third country and US citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Local Partner Landscape Assessment Team Lead will be responsible for the overall production and delivery of the Local Partner Landscape Assessment, including drafting and packaging the deliverables in conjunction with AMELA management. The Lead will prepare the final report and, after incorporating USAID/Afghanistan staff comments, submit the final report to USAID/Afghanistan within the prescribed timeline. The estimated level of effort for this position is up to 70 days.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage the delivery of a high-quality Local Partners Landscape Assessment according to the requirements set out in the SOW.
Provide technical leadership throughout the assessment process.
Prepare the draft and final reports.
Prepare final presentation of assessment results to be presented to USAID.
Provide technical guidance to the staff, consultants, and other partners brought on board to support this activity under the AMELA contract.
Facilitate, participate in, and contribute to technical and coordination meetings, workshops, learning platforms, capacity building exercises, and other events.
Assist AMELA staff as needed in project management.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in the relevant field or any area of international development is required.
Minimum 10 years of experience producing assessments for USAID, with significant expertise in Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCA) and organizational capacity building, is required.
Experience with Non-U.S. Organization Pre-award Survey (NUPAS) is desirable.
Experience working in Afghanistan is highly preferred.
Experience delivering high-quality evaluation reports to USAID and other donors.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English 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.

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