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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 Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit Services for Reporting (MEASURE) project provides the U.S. State Department (DoS) with monitoring services to monitor the delivery and use of U.S. foreign assistance in Ukraine. The project will involve working with grantees to develop monitoring plans identifying performance indicators to report progress, compiling submitted data into reports for State Department review, and overseeing visits to sites where U.S. assistance is being utilized to verify assistance is being used as intended.

• Please note: Only Ukrainian citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Analysis, Research, and Reporting Manager (ARRM) role will provide support to USG-funded organizations and activities, as requested by the DoS. The ARRM should be located in Ukraine, where the ARRM will be working closely with the Field Team Leader to support the collection, and analysis of data and developing reports, SoWs and concept notes. This is a short-term position with 130 hours of LOE (6 months and 5-day work weeks).

Responsibilities:

• Analyze data and synthesize research findings into succinct reporting for the U.S. State Department.
• Develop other written products, including scopes of works (SoWs), concept notes, and analytical products.
• Support the planning and execution of capacity building of USG partners to develop robust monitoring frameworks, including logical frameworks, effective output and outcome indicators for results, to assess the results of their activities.
• Support the design and implement primary data collection at partner assistance sites to ensure that partner interventions are being implemented as designed and that partner data collection approaches are being implemented in the field at sufficient rigor to assess results.
• Attend meetings with the Field Team Leader and other MEASURE staff and help capture and report learnings.
• Liaise and coordinate with Field Team Leader to address missing or incomplete information.
• Report to the Field Team Leader on a regular basis by providing a weekly activity report as required.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant field of study, such as Public Policy/Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, or Monitoring and Evaluation, required.
• Minimum three years of professional experience with donor-funded programs, monitoring and evaluation, research, and/or developing analytical products and reports required.
• Understanding of donor-funded programs, including their design and implementation models, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks.
• Understanding of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
• Experience with primary research, such as observations, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys.
• Experience synthesizing and analyzing complex quantitative and qualitative data and drafting reports that clearly present the findings from this data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize deliverables in a timely manner to meet quick turnaround.
• Strong skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders of different backgrounds.
• Strong skills in written English for reporting purposes and development of analytical products.
• Fluent in Ukrainian and English, speaking and writing, 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

• Organization: 216 MSI