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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 monitoring and evaluation (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 U.S. citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Team Lead will be responsible for managing the review of the selected processes and assisting the AMELA team in overseeing the delivery of the process packages, and fulfillment of the scope of work (SOW), in conjunction with AMELA management. The Team Lead will assist USAID/Afghanistan in reviewing the processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) underlaying the Mission’s technical work. The purpose of the review is to improve efficiency and utilization of Mission processes and SOPs. The review should identify problems and user experiences and seek to ensure that any refinements to the process are user and stakeholder centric, while also aligned with wider USAID requirements and the broader aims of USAID’s work. The estimated level of effort for this position is up to 110 days.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and oversee the delivery of a high-quality review reports for the selected Mission processes according to the requirements set out in the SOW.
Provide technical leadership throughout the review process.
Work closely with the overall team, including the Process Advisors and AMELA technical team, to ensure delivered packages fulfill the SOW.
Conduct interviews, reviews, analysis, workshops, and other technical tasks as required.
Oversee any presentations as needed.
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:

Bachelor's degree in any aspect of international development is required. Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with USAID SOPs and Mission technical operations across various areas is required.
Experience working in Afghanistan is preferable.
Experience delivering high-quality reports to USAID and other donors.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English are 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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