Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global
international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing
specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey
International Development, a global international development consulting
firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development
professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages
more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20
long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia.
Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core
technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management
and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human
development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI,
please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com
.
Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI has a project with the State Department’s Iraq Desk for Economic and
Assistance Affairs (NEA/I) to provide monitoring and evaluation support.
The majority of the work is carried out by a team of Awards Facilitators
(Grant Administrators) who work full time, on-site at the NEA/I office in
Washington.
Position Summary:
MSI is currently looking for an analyst to join the team as soon as
possible. This is a temporary, 3-month position to provide support for
NEA/I’s financial activities including accounting, budgeting services, and
statistical reporting. The analyst will also provide technical guidance to
the Grant Team and will develop recommendations to improve existing systems.
Responsibilities:
· Provide professional financial management services to
include accounting, budgeting services, financial and statistical reporting,
evaluation of activities and advisory services;
· Collect, assemble, and analyze data in order to
facilitate accurate reporting of financial information and reconcile
individual accounts and cost centers;
· Conduct complex financial analyses;
· Plan the scope and course of analyses and review and
develop recommendations to correct weaknesses and/or initiate enhancements;
· Conceive new approaches to existing programs and develop
solutions to controversial problems;
· Formulate plans and procedures for managing and
continually improving the efficiency and effectiveness of account and/or
financial systems;
· Provide technical guidance to Grant Team.
Qualifications:
· Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a secret security
clearance. A current secret clearance is preferred;
· Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field
preferred;
· At least 2 years on the job knowledge of US Government
accounting practices and systems;
· 5 years of professional knowledge of budgetary and
account operations including fundamental accounting, reporting processes,
analysis and advisory services;
· Specific knowledge of Department of State accounting
Systems a plus;
· Ability to organize, analyze, interpret and evaluate
financial data in order to reconcile accounts;
· Skill in the identification, analysis and problem solving
for a wide variety of budgetary problems;
· Self-motivated and comfortable working independently;
· The successful candidate is a flexible team player with a
client-focused orientation, attention to detail, demonstrated organizational
skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in a politically sensitive
environment.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com/
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Crisis, Stabilization and Governance Officer, USAID
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary: During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort.
USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions in Kabul as well as throughout the regions of Afghanistan.
This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID’s mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan to a more stable and productive state, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan citizens’ needs.
These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are unaccompanied and require US Citizenship.
Position Summary:
The Crisis, Stabilization and Governance Officer will coordinate program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans within the democracy, governance, and stabilization sector. Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years. Salary: $65,413.00-118,552.00 USD/year. Grade and Series: FS-0301-02/03.
Responsibilities:
• Support direct assistance programs with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as well as direct assistance to Afghan civil society organizations.
• Coordinate program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans with other USAID Offices, with the inter-agency (notably the Departments of State and Defense), other donors, civil society, and the private sector.
• Participate and assist the development of plans and programs for technical assistance, strategic planning, and other activities within the democracy, governance, and stabilization sector. Develop the concept, design, documentation, and/or management of programs/projects.
• Assist in the planning of a broad range of program activities, policies guidelines, and training, including identifying opportunities for integrating development assistance principles; participate in the formation of policies and guidelines, including operationalization of Counter Insurgency (COIN) efforts with a focus on build to transfer.
• Serve as technical expert on governance, rule of law, elections, and/or civil society issues in assigned location for the Mission.
• Lead, undertake, and report on assessments of democracy, governance, and stabilization needs to inform funding decisions or modifications to ongoing programs. Monitor and report on implementation, progress, and problems encountered of ongoing programs.
• Report on democracy, governance, and stabilization issues.
• Approve annual workplans and program modifications.
Qualifications:
• FS-02:
o Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience of which 6 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR
o Master’s degree in a relevant major plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries.
• FS-03:
o Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR
o Master’s degree in a relevant major plus 4 years of relevant experience of which 3 years are relevant experience in developing countries.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances.
• Demonstrated professional expertise in international development/relations, political science, law, public policy/administration, stabilization and/or conflict resolution.
Physical Qualifications:
• Due to the rugged nature of these positions, all candidates will need to meet minimal physical requirements in order to perform daily responsibilities in Kabul, and most especially in the field.
• Civilians working in communities are required to wear 30-40 pounds of body armor/helmet on a daily basis, as well as carry their daypack and water, usually in a backpack weighing an additional 8-10 pounds
• All personnel working in the field are required to walk over uneven and rocky terrain over long distances. This includes field patrols of 5 miles or more to meet with local community members; these field patrols typically occur 2-3 times per week. Generally, personnel will be on their feet 5-6 hours per day.
• Transportation by armored vehicles will be used. Personnel working in the field are required to embark and disembark from such vehicles, which have high clearances and limited individual space to sit and maneuver. Clearances may be up to four feet off the ground, there will be high step rails and/or ladder-type steps, and doorways may be smaller than those of commercial vehicle.
• Living conditions are austere. At many field posts, bedding consists of canvas cots with mosquito netting.
• Field environment is challenging. Desert temperatures often reach 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Personnel will be exposed to intense sunlight for several hours at a time. Also, temperatures at night and can become very cold; field personnel must take precautions against frostbite.
• At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an area under their own power due to security concerns.
Project/Proposal Summary: During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort.
USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions in Kabul as well as throughout the regions of Afghanistan.
This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID’s mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan to a more stable and productive state, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan citizens’ needs.
These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are unaccompanied and require US Citizenship.
Position Summary:
The Crisis, Stabilization and Governance Officer will coordinate program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans within the democracy, governance, and stabilization sector. Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years. Salary: $65,413.00-118,552.00 USD/year. Grade and Series: FS-0301-02/03.
Responsibilities:
• Support direct assistance programs with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as well as direct assistance to Afghan civil society organizations.
• Coordinate program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans with other USAID Offices, with the inter-agency (notably the Departments of State and Defense), other donors, civil society, and the private sector.
• Participate and assist the development of plans and programs for technical assistance, strategic planning, and other activities within the democracy, governance, and stabilization sector. Develop the concept, design, documentation, and/or management of programs/projects.
• Assist in the planning of a broad range of program activities, policies guidelines, and training, including identifying opportunities for integrating development assistance principles; participate in the formation of policies and guidelines, including operationalization of Counter Insurgency (COIN) efforts with a focus on build to transfer.
• Serve as technical expert on governance, rule of law, elections, and/or civil society issues in assigned location for the Mission.
• Lead, undertake, and report on assessments of democracy, governance, and stabilization needs to inform funding decisions or modifications to ongoing programs. Monitor and report on implementation, progress, and problems encountered of ongoing programs.
• Report on democracy, governance, and stabilization issues.
• Approve annual workplans and program modifications.
Qualifications:
• FS-02:
o Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience of which 6 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR
o Master’s degree in a relevant major plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries.
• FS-03:
o Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR
o Master’s degree in a relevant major plus 4 years of relevant experience of which 3 years are relevant experience in developing countries.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances.
• Demonstrated professional expertise in international development/relations, political science, law, public policy/administration, stabilization and/or conflict resolution.
Physical Qualifications:
• Due to the rugged nature of these positions, all candidates will need to meet minimal physical requirements in order to perform daily responsibilities in Kabul, and most especially in the field.
• Civilians working in communities are required to wear 30-40 pounds of body armor/helmet on a daily basis, as well as carry their daypack and water, usually in a backpack weighing an additional 8-10 pounds
• All personnel working in the field are required to walk over uneven and rocky terrain over long distances. This includes field patrols of 5 miles or more to meet with local community members; these field patrols typically occur 2-3 times per week. Generally, personnel will be on their feet 5-6 hours per day.
• Transportation by armored vehicles will be used. Personnel working in the field are required to embark and disembark from such vehicles, which have high clearances and limited individual space to sit and maneuver. Clearances may be up to four feet off the ground, there will be high step rails and/or ladder-type steps, and doorways may be smaller than those of commercial vehicle.
• Living conditions are austere. At many field posts, bedding consists of canvas cots with mosquito netting.
• Field environment is challenging. Desert temperatures often reach 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Personnel will be exposed to intense sunlight for several hours at a time. Also, temperatures at night and can become very cold; field personnel must take precautions against frostbite.
• At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an area under their own power due to security concerns.
How to apply
To see full position descriptions for the various openings, and to apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com/careers.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Local Evaluator Consultancy, Honduras
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary:
The current assignment for which the Consultant is being hired consists of a before (i.e., pre-project) evaluation of an IFC-sponsored advisory services project with a Honduran financial institution. A Lead Evaluator will be primarily responsible for conducting the evaluation and will travel to Honduras for one week in April 2011. The Consultant is expected to work closely with and support the Lead Evaluator.
**Please note: This is position is for a Honduran national; only Honduran citizens will be considered.
Responsibilities:
• Undertake surveys of the local financial institution’s customers following the survey form provided and per instructions from the Lead Evaluator;
• Establish meetings and arrange other logistics for the Lead Evaluator’s trip to Honduras, as requested;
• Undertake interviews with additional key informants, as requested by the Lead Evaluator and following the interview guide(s) provided;
• Transfer all the data collected through surveys and interviews into electronic format and send the data to the Lead Evaluator and MSI’s Technical Director;
• Any additional tasks requested by the Lead Evaluator or MSI’s Technical Director.
Deliverables:
• Completed interview forms and survey questionnaires for the assigned meetings: 1 week after surveys and interviews have been completed;
• Files in electronic format of any additional data collected: 1 week after surveys and interviews have been completed.
Qualifications:
• Strong experience conducting surveys and recording and compiling results;
• Ability to plan schedules of meetings and interviews and organize logistics in Honduras;
• Fluency in Spanish essential;
• At least a BA in Finance, Sociology, Anthropology, or another development-related field;
• Knowledge of the financial sector a plus.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website:
www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary:
The current assignment for which the Consultant is being hired consists of a before (i.e., pre-project) evaluation of an IFC-sponsored advisory services project with a Honduran financial institution. A Lead Evaluator will be primarily responsible for conducting the evaluation and will travel to Honduras for one week in April 2011. The Consultant is expected to work closely with and support the Lead Evaluator.
**Please note: This is position is for a Honduran national; only Honduran citizens will be considered.
Responsibilities:
• Undertake surveys of the local financial institution’s customers following the survey form provided and per instructions from the Lead Evaluator;
• Establish meetings and arrange other logistics for the Lead Evaluator’s trip to Honduras, as requested;
• Undertake interviews with additional key informants, as requested by the Lead Evaluator and following the interview guide(s) provided;
• Transfer all the data collected through surveys and interviews into electronic format and send the data to the Lead Evaluator and MSI’s Technical Director;
• Any additional tasks requested by the Lead Evaluator or MSI’s Technical Director.
Deliverables:
• Completed interview forms and survey questionnaires for the assigned meetings: 1 week after surveys and interviews have been completed;
• Files in electronic format of any additional data collected: 1 week after surveys and interviews have been completed.
Qualifications:
• Strong experience conducting surveys and recording and compiling results;
• Ability to plan schedules of meetings and interviews and organize logistics in Honduras;
• Fluency in Spanish essential;
• At least a BA in Finance, Sociology, Anthropology, or another development-related field;
• Knowledge of the financial sector a plus.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website:
www.msiworldwide.com.
Conflict Awareness and Mitigation Specialist, N’Djamena, Chad
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global
international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing
specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey
International Development, a global international development consulting
firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development
professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages
more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20
long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia.
Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core
technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management
and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human
development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI,
please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com
.
Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI supports the implementation of the Promoting Elections, Accountability
and Civic Engagement Project (PEACE) in Chad under a sub-agreement with
Counterpart International. The project aims to promote broader citizen
participation in democratic processes through peaceful and increasingly
credible, free and fair legislative and presidential elections in Chad. A
critical aspect of the PEACE’s intervention in Chad is to actively engage
and provide conflict awareness and mitigation training to religious leaders
and actors, such as the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Protestant
denominations through their association, Entente of Churches and Evangelical
Missions in Chad, the Catholic Church, and traditional rulers through the
Chadian Association of Traditional Chiefs.
Position Summary:
MSI expects the consultant to develop and deliver trainings in conflict
awareness and mitigation to provide religious and community leaders, actors
and communities with tools to prevent, mediate and resolve conflict that may
emerge following elections. These trainings will be delivered to religious
and community leaders and actors and journalists in a culturally-sensitive
manner by providing the recipients with tools and methodologies to engage
their communities in local conflict resolution approaches, and helping
journalists understand and be aware of the conflict information they will
manage and disseminate. The consultant will work in May 2011. The total
Level of Effort should not exceed more than 35 days, with around 14 days in
the field. While the preparation and design of trainings can be done
remotely, travel to N’Djamena, Chad, will be required for the delivery and
execution of training sessions.
Responsibilities:
· Create a training module, to be reviewed and approved
by MSI and Counterpart International, in conflict awareness, management,
resolution and prevention specially tailored for religious authorities in
Chad, so that they can better understand and engage their communities in
peaceful conflict resolution practices. Training materials should be sent to
CPI before the arrival of the consultant to Chad. The training materials
should be prepared in French;
· Create a training module, to be reviewed and approved
by MSI and Counterpart International, in conflict awareness, management,
resolution and prevention specially tailored for journalists in Chad, so
that they can better understand conflict and drivers of instability helping
them improve their dissemination of information;
· These trainings shall emphasize election-related
conflict information;
· Once trainings have been developed, they must be
delivered to the different audiences in Chad during different sessions;
· Original copies of training modules and materials must
be given to MSI and Counterpart International, both in French and English;
· Copies of the training’s attendance lists must be
given to MSI and Counterpart International. These lists should identify the
name, role and organization of each participant for religious leaders and
actors; for journalists they need to specify name and related media outlet;
· Training Recommendations on the assignment with
recommendations for future trainings for CSOs in this field should be
submitted to CPI and MSI no later than one week of the completion of the
assignment in French and English. The document should be 5 to 7 pages.
Qualifications:
· Experience in implementing conflict awareness and
mitigation trainings;
· Expertise in election-related conflict;
· Experience delivering trainings to sensitive and
diverse audiences;
· Fluency in English and French;
· Experience working in Francophone Africa.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com
international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing
specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey
International Development, a global international development consulting
firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development
professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages
more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20
long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia.
Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core
technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management
and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human
development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI,
please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com
.
Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI supports the implementation of the Promoting Elections, Accountability
and Civic Engagement Project (PEACE) in Chad under a sub-agreement with
Counterpart International. The project aims to promote broader citizen
participation in democratic processes through peaceful and increasingly
credible, free and fair legislative and presidential elections in Chad. A
critical aspect of the PEACE’s intervention in Chad is to actively engage
and provide conflict awareness and mitigation training to religious leaders
and actors, such as the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Protestant
denominations through their association, Entente of Churches and Evangelical
Missions in Chad, the Catholic Church, and traditional rulers through the
Chadian Association of Traditional Chiefs.
Position Summary:
MSI expects the consultant to develop and deliver trainings in conflict
awareness and mitigation to provide religious and community leaders, actors
and communities with tools to prevent, mediate and resolve conflict that may
emerge following elections. These trainings will be delivered to religious
and community leaders and actors and journalists in a culturally-sensitive
manner by providing the recipients with tools and methodologies to engage
their communities in local conflict resolution approaches, and helping
journalists understand and be aware of the conflict information they will
manage and disseminate. The consultant will work in May 2011. The total
Level of Effort should not exceed more than 35 days, with around 14 days in
the field. While the preparation and design of trainings can be done
remotely, travel to N’Djamena, Chad, will be required for the delivery and
execution of training sessions.
Responsibilities:
· Create a training module, to be reviewed and approved
by MSI and Counterpart International, in conflict awareness, management,
resolution and prevention specially tailored for religious authorities in
Chad, so that they can better understand and engage their communities in
peaceful conflict resolution practices. Training materials should be sent to
CPI before the arrival of the consultant to Chad. The training materials
should be prepared in French;
· Create a training module, to be reviewed and approved
by MSI and Counterpart International, in conflict awareness, management,
resolution and prevention specially tailored for journalists in Chad, so
that they can better understand conflict and drivers of instability helping
them improve their dissemination of information;
· These trainings shall emphasize election-related
conflict information;
· Once trainings have been developed, they must be
delivered to the different audiences in Chad during different sessions;
· Original copies of training modules and materials must
be given to MSI and Counterpart International, both in French and English;
· Copies of the training’s attendance lists must be
given to MSI and Counterpart International. These lists should identify the
name, role and organization of each participant for religious leaders and
actors; for journalists they need to specify name and related media outlet;
· Training Recommendations on the assignment with
recommendations for future trainings for CSOs in this field should be
submitted to CPI and MSI no later than one week of the completion of the
assignment in French and English. The document should be 5 to 7 pages.
Qualifications:
· Experience in implementing conflict awareness and
mitigation trainings;
· Expertise in election-related conflict;
· Experience delivering trainings to sensitive and
diverse audiences;
· Fluency in English and French;
· Experience working in Francophone Africa.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com
Local Senior Evaluation Officer, Afghanistan
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting
firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20
long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia.
Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core
technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management
and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human
development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI,
please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com
Project Summary:
MSI is currently looking for a local evaluation officer to assist with a
large and complex evaluation of multiple grants awarded to non-governmental
organizations in Afghanistan. The project will quantitatively and
qualitatively evaluate and analyze a wide range of educational and cultural
grants based on their success and their impact on Afghan individuals and
society.
**This is a local position. Only Afghan nationals are eligible to apply.**
Position Summary:
The Local Senior Evaluation Officer position will be a senior-level position
reporting directly to the Team Leader. Under the direction of the Team
Leader, the Senior Evaluation Officer will be responsible for helping to
design, implement, and manage outcome evaluations. The Senior Evaluation
Officer will work with other team members to design data collection
instruments, and collect, analyze, and report data for each evaluation. The
Senior Evaluation Officer will also supervise evaluation teams and Afghan
partners. The position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Responsibilities:
· Assist with evaluation design of each grant within the
program portfolio;
· Develop and translate data collection protocols;
· Coordinate evaluation teams;
· Oversee field logistics and local Afghan partners;
· Collect qualitative data;
· Analyze qualitative and quantitative data;
· Participate in or lead the completion of evaluation
reports;
· Supervise translation of evaluation data;
· Assist with management reports.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in social science, development, or
related field;
· 5+ years of experience in the field of performance
measurement and evaluation for social development activities;
· Previous experience with social science research;
· Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative
data collection;
· Previous management experience;
· Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto required;
· Good working knowledge of English;
· Ability to travel and work throughout Afghanistan.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com
firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20
long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia.
Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core
technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management
and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human
development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI,
please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com
Project Summary:
MSI is currently looking for a local evaluation officer to assist with a
large and complex evaluation of multiple grants awarded to non-governmental
organizations in Afghanistan. The project will quantitatively and
qualitatively evaluate and analyze a wide range of educational and cultural
grants based on their success and their impact on Afghan individuals and
society.
**This is a local position. Only Afghan nationals are eligible to apply.**
Position Summary:
The Local Senior Evaluation Officer position will be a senior-level position
reporting directly to the Team Leader. Under the direction of the Team
Leader, the Senior Evaluation Officer will be responsible for helping to
design, implement, and manage outcome evaluations. The Senior Evaluation
Officer will work with other team members to design data collection
instruments, and collect, analyze, and report data for each evaluation. The
Senior Evaluation Officer will also supervise evaluation teams and Afghan
partners. The position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Responsibilities:
· Assist with evaluation design of each grant within the
program portfolio;
· Develop and translate data collection protocols;
· Coordinate evaluation teams;
· Oversee field logistics and local Afghan partners;
· Collect qualitative data;
· Analyze qualitative and quantitative data;
· Participate in or lead the completion of evaluation
reports;
· Supervise translation of evaluation data;
· Assist with management reports.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in social science, development, or
related field;
· 5+ years of experience in the field of performance
measurement and evaluation for social development activities;
· Previous experience with social science research;
· Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative
data collection;
· Previous management experience;
· Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto required;
· Good working knowledge of English;
· Ability to travel and work throughout Afghanistan.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com
CSO Advocacy and Public Procurement Specialist, N’Djamena, Chad
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global
international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing
specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey
International Development, a global international development consulting
firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development
professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages
more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20
long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia.
Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core
technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management
and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human
development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI,
please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com
.
Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI supports the implementation of the Promoting Elections, Accountability
and Civic Engagement Project (PEACE) in Chad under a sub-agreement with
Counterpart International. The project aims to promote broader citizen
participation in democratic processes through peaceful and increasingly
credible, free and fair legislative and presidential elections in Chad. A
critical aspect of the PEACE’s intervention in Chad is improving the
capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to monitor and develop
advocacy campaigns around public procurement and natural resource revenue.
Position Summary:
MSI expects the consultant to develop and deliver trainings in advocacy and
public procurement monitoring to strengthen the capacity of CSOs in these
areas. These trainings must be developed and delivered aiming to help CSOs
understand and work with the government in a constructive manner to help the
GOC ratify the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI)
conventions. The consultant will deliver these trainings to CSOs previously
selected by Counterpart International to implement Public Procurement
Monitoring and Advocacy grants. The consultant will work in June 2011. The
total Level of Effort should not exceed more than 25 days, with a total of
around 14 days in the field. While the preparation and design of trainings
can be done remotely, travel to N’Djamena, Chad, will be required for the
delivery and execution of training sessions.
Responsibilities:
· Create a training module, to be reviewed and approved
by MSI and Counterpart International, in the development of advocacy
campaigns with a strong focus on public procurement and revenues monitoring.
Training materials should be sent to CPI before the arrival of the
consultant to Chad. These materials should be prepared in French;
· Create a training module, to be reviewed and approved
by MSI and Counterpart International, in the skills, techniques, sources,
strategies, indicators and plans to successfully monitor public procurement
and revenues;
· These trainings shall incorporate education in EITI
conventions and should show-case real examples from similar contexts as
examples of how to carry out advocacy campaigns and monitoring;
· These trainings must build the capacity of CSOs on how
to reach and work with rural audiences;
· Once trainings have been developed, they must be
delivered to the group of CSOs selected by Counterpart International in
Chad;
· Original copies of training modules and materials must
be given to MSI and Counterpart International;
· Copies of the training’s attendance lists must be
given to MSI and Counterpart International. These lists should identify the
name, position and organization of each participant;
· Training Recommendations on the assignment with
recommendations for future trainings for CSOs in this field should be
submitted to CPI and MSI no later than one week of the completion of the
assignment in French and English. The document should from 5 to 7 pages.
Qualifications:
· Experience in Civil Society capacity building,
especially in advocacy development and public procurement and revenue
monitoring;
· Expertise in monitoring public procurement and
revenues;
· Expertise in EITI conventions;
· Fluency in English and French;
· Experience working in Francophone Africa.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com
international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing
specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey
International Development, a global international development consulting
firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development
professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages
more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20
long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia.
Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core
technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management
and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human
development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI,
please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com
.
Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI supports the implementation of the Promoting Elections, Accountability
and Civic Engagement Project (PEACE) in Chad under a sub-agreement with
Counterpart International. The project aims to promote broader citizen
participation in democratic processes through peaceful and increasingly
credible, free and fair legislative and presidential elections in Chad. A
critical aspect of the PEACE’s intervention in Chad is improving the
capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to monitor and develop
advocacy campaigns around public procurement and natural resource revenue.
Position Summary:
MSI expects the consultant to develop and deliver trainings in advocacy and
public procurement monitoring to strengthen the capacity of CSOs in these
areas. These trainings must be developed and delivered aiming to help CSOs
understand and work with the government in a constructive manner to help the
GOC ratify the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI)
conventions. The consultant will deliver these trainings to CSOs previously
selected by Counterpart International to implement Public Procurement
Monitoring and Advocacy grants. The consultant will work in June 2011. The
total Level of Effort should not exceed more than 25 days, with a total of
around 14 days in the field. While the preparation and design of trainings
can be done remotely, travel to N’Djamena, Chad, will be required for the
delivery and execution of training sessions.
Responsibilities:
· Create a training module, to be reviewed and approved
by MSI and Counterpart International, in the development of advocacy
campaigns with a strong focus on public procurement and revenues monitoring.
Training materials should be sent to CPI before the arrival of the
consultant to Chad. These materials should be prepared in French;
· Create a training module, to be reviewed and approved
by MSI and Counterpart International, in the skills, techniques, sources,
strategies, indicators and plans to successfully monitor public procurement
and revenues;
· These trainings shall incorporate education in EITI
conventions and should show-case real examples from similar contexts as
examples of how to carry out advocacy campaigns and monitoring;
· These trainings must build the capacity of CSOs on how
to reach and work with rural audiences;
· Once trainings have been developed, they must be
delivered to the group of CSOs selected by Counterpart International in
Chad;
· Original copies of training modules and materials must
be given to MSI and Counterpart International;
· Copies of the training’s attendance lists must be
given to MSI and Counterpart International. These lists should identify the
name, position and organization of each participant;
· Training Recommendations on the assignment with
recommendations for future trainings for CSOs in this field should be
submitted to CPI and MSI no later than one week of the completion of the
assignment in French and English. The document should from 5 to 7 pages.
Qualifications:
· Experience in Civil Society capacity building,
especially in advocacy development and public procurement and revenue
monitoring;
· Expertise in monitoring public procurement and
revenues;
· Expertise in EITI conventions;
· Fluency in English and French;
· Experience working in Francophone Africa.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com
Office Manager, Cairo, Egypt
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary:
This three-year Civil Society Task Order aims at providing technical support to USAID/Egypt in managing the civil society portfolio activities and strengthening the capacity of Egyptian civil society organizations and the Civil Society Sector at large.
Position Summary:
MSI is seeking an Office Manager to provide administrative management to the Egyptian Civil Society Support project (ECSS). The Office Manager is a full-time position based in the ECSS field office in Cairo, Egypt. The Office Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. The Office Manager will report to the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party on all functions related to administration, HR, and finance of program activities.
**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Egyptian citizenship will be considered.
Responsibilities:
• Plan and implement events, meetings, and workshop logistics;
• Organize office operations and procedures;
• Write/edit program materials as needed; draft and prepare correspondence to respond to inquiries;
• Supervise the housekeeping activities of the staff quarters and offices;
• Coordinate the asset inventory process; review and approve supply requisitions; maintain and replenish inventory; manage and oversee activities related to logistical and procurement support for the project;
• Support senior management in meeting USAID administrative requirements;
• Maintain detailed and organized records/files of program information;
• Train, as necessary, staff and partners in aspects related to office administration;
• Maintain office calendar, schedule meetings, take meeting minutes;
• Serve as first point of contact for the office: welcome visitors, screen and place telephone calls;
• Arrange field site visits with staff and official visitors as well as international travel and logistics for team members and official visitors;
• Maintain time and attendance records; prepare and update leave schedules; prepare travel vouchers, travel requests, work orders, purchase orders, and other documentation as needed;
• Perform other administrative and clerical duties as needed.
Qualifications:
• University degree in financial management, accounting, business administration, or related field;
• 2-3 years professional experience in project administration and finance;
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is required;
• Previous experience working with NGOs or international companies is highly desired;
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to use the internet is required;
• Fluency in Arabic and English;
• Strong organizational and time management;
• Ability to balance multiple priorities;
• Ability to maintain confidential information and work with a wide variety of people;
• Superior written and verbal communication skills;
• Interest in international development preferred;
• General knowledge of USAID regulations, procedures and practices preferred.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary:
This three-year Civil Society Task Order aims at providing technical support to USAID/Egypt in managing the civil society portfolio activities and strengthening the capacity of Egyptian civil society organizations and the Civil Society Sector at large.
Position Summary:
MSI is seeking an Office Manager to provide administrative management to the Egyptian Civil Society Support project (ECSS). The Office Manager is a full-time position based in the ECSS field office in Cairo, Egypt. The Office Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. The Office Manager will report to the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party on all functions related to administration, HR, and finance of program activities.
**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Egyptian citizenship will be considered.
Responsibilities:
• Plan and implement events, meetings, and workshop logistics;
• Organize office operations and procedures;
• Write/edit program materials as needed; draft and prepare correspondence to respond to inquiries;
• Supervise the housekeeping activities of the staff quarters and offices;
• Coordinate the asset inventory process; review and approve supply requisitions; maintain and replenish inventory; manage and oversee activities related to logistical and procurement support for the project;
• Support senior management in meeting USAID administrative requirements;
• Maintain detailed and organized records/files of program information;
• Train, as necessary, staff and partners in aspects related to office administration;
• Maintain office calendar, schedule meetings, take meeting minutes;
• Serve as first point of contact for the office: welcome visitors, screen and place telephone calls;
• Arrange field site visits with staff and official visitors as well as international travel and logistics for team members and official visitors;
• Maintain time and attendance records; prepare and update leave schedules; prepare travel vouchers, travel requests, work orders, purchase orders, and other documentation as needed;
• Perform other administrative and clerical duties as needed.
Qualifications:
• University degree in financial management, accounting, business administration, or related field;
• 2-3 years professional experience in project administration and finance;
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is required;
• Previous experience working with NGOs or international companies is highly desired;
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to use the internet is required;
• Fluency in Arabic and English;
• Strong organizational and time management;
• Ability to balance multiple priorities;
• Ability to maintain confidential information and work with a wide variety of people;
• Superior written and verbal communication skills;
• Interest in international development preferred;
• General knowledge of USAID regulations, procedures and practices preferred.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com.
Financial Management/Capacity Building Specialist, Cairo, Egypt
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary:
This three-year Civil Society Task Order aims at providing technical support to USAID/Egypt in managing the civil society portfolio activities and strengthening the capacity of Egyptian civil society organizations and the Civil Society Sector at large.
Position Summary:
The Specialist is a short-term consultant appointment that is based in Cairo, Egypt. The Specialist will report to the Financial Management and Capacity Building and Training Advisor, and be responsible for providing support to USAID for its civil society portfolio, developing the financial management capacity of existing USAID civil society grantees, and providing targeted support to build the capacity of Egyptian civil society organizations. We are seeking applicants with immediate availability.
**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Egyptian citizenship will be considered.
Responsibilities:
• Analyzing civil society grantee reports and material;
• Monitoring grantee compliance with USAID rules and regulations, especially with regard to procurement policies and transactions;
• Developing, in coordination with the Advisor, and implementing tailored financial management capacity development plans;
• Developing grantee financial management systems and capacities;
• Providing financial management support to grantees;
• Conducting monthly site visits;
• Providing targeted capacity-building support to grantees.
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university;
• Demonstrated record of work in the field of financial management and knowledge of financial management best practices in the following areas: payroll processes, financial reporting, procurement, and budgeting;
• Demonstrated record of work in the field of NGO capacity building;
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, needs assessment, training, and evaluation;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations, particularly multi-cultural teams;
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic;
• Residency in Egypt highly desirable;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary:
This three-year Civil Society Task Order aims at providing technical support to USAID/Egypt in managing the civil society portfolio activities and strengthening the capacity of Egyptian civil society organizations and the Civil Society Sector at large.
Position Summary:
The Specialist is a short-term consultant appointment that is based in Cairo, Egypt. The Specialist will report to the Financial Management and Capacity Building and Training Advisor, and be responsible for providing support to USAID for its civil society portfolio, developing the financial management capacity of existing USAID civil society grantees, and providing targeted support to build the capacity of Egyptian civil society organizations. We are seeking applicants with immediate availability.
**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Egyptian citizenship will be considered.
Responsibilities:
• Analyzing civil society grantee reports and material;
• Monitoring grantee compliance with USAID rules and regulations, especially with regard to procurement policies and transactions;
• Developing, in coordination with the Advisor, and implementing tailored financial management capacity development plans;
• Developing grantee financial management systems and capacities;
• Providing financial management support to grantees;
• Conducting monthly site visits;
• Providing targeted capacity-building support to grantees.
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university;
• Demonstrated record of work in the field of financial management and knowledge of financial management best practices in the following areas: payroll processes, financial reporting, procurement, and budgeting;
• Demonstrated record of work in the field of NGO capacity building;
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, needs assessment, training, and evaluation;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations, particularly multi-cultural teams;
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic;
• Residency in Egypt highly desirable;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com.