Field Monitoring Project Lead (Proposal) Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Arlington, VA (Job ID 50305)

Description

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.

Proposal Summary:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is bidding to provide Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) services under a World Bank Framework Agreement to support project oversight in fragile and conflict-affected settings globally. The initial framework agreement will span five years, with a possible extension of an additional five years based on performance. TPM activities may be conducted in regions including Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, with specific country assignments determined by purchase orders. The objective is to independently monitor implementation progress, fiduciary compliance, and environmental and social safeguards across a range of World Bank-financed operations. Through physical site visits, financial reviews, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven reporting, MSI will help ensure that project funds are used for their intended purposes and in accordance with legal and procedural standards. The work will be delivered in close coordination with the World Bank and implementing partners, with an emphasis on adaptive methods, secure data handling, and local engagement.

Position Summary:

The Field Monitoring Project Lead will manage field implementation of TPM assignments, ensuring timely, safe, and high-quality monitoring in project sites. Responsibilities include overseeing field teams, coordinating logistics, ensuring adherence to methodology, and liaising with local stakeholders and implementation partners. The Lead will ensure operational alignment with project standards and maintain communication with headquarters and technical teams.

Responsibilities:

·       Lead the planning and execution of field monitoring activities across multiple sites.

·       Coordinate recruitment, training, and supervision of enumerators and field teams.

·       Ensure adherence to monitoring protocols, timelines, and safety standards.

·       Support logistical coordination for travel, equipment, permissions, and data collection materials.

·       Troubleshoot operational challenges and adapt plans as needed based on field realities.

·       Liaise with local stakeholders, community leaders, and implementation partners to facilitate access and communication.

·       Oversee field data collection quality, including spot checks and supervisor debriefings.

·       Document progress, issues, and lessons learned from fieldwork implementation.

·       Report regularly to HQ technical leads and support timely data handover and analysis.

Qualifications:

·       Master's degree in international development, public administration, social sciences, or related field.

·       Minimum of 10 years of experience managing field operations for monitoring, research, or evaluation projects.

·       Prior experience working with World Bank and strong knowledge of World Bank TPM procedures required.

·       Regional experience in one or more World Bank regions (Africa East & West, East Asia and Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Latin America & Caribbean, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, South Asia).

·       Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and coordinate field logistics under complex or insecure conditions.

·       Strong understanding of field data collection methods and quality control processes.

·       Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

·       Fluency in English required; other languages preferred.

·       Willingness and ability to travel extensively to FCV countries and remote areas.

MSI Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Reasonable Accommodations:

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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