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.
Project Summary:
MSI implements USAID's Middle East & North Africa Monitoring, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Services (MENA MELS) Activity, which supports the design and implementation of rigorous research, assessments, evaluations and learning activities for USAID's Middle East Bureau and its operating units (OU) in 10 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt. Under MENA MELS, the MSI team will conduct a mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Egypt's University Centers for Career Development (UCCD) activity. The purpose of this mid-term evaluation is to assess the activity's performance and progress towards achieving its key objectives and expected results. The evaluation will also serve a learning purpose to identify areas for programmatic correction (if needed) for the remaining period of the activity implementation, to assess the sustainability of the “graduated” career centers and to inform future Mission programmatic decisions.
**Please note: Only Egyptian citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Local Researcher will carry out all operational, administrative, and logistical support to the evaluation team as part of the data collection. This position will work in close coordination with the MSI Headquarters team, the Evaluation Team Lead, and Subject Matter Experts. The Local Researcher will be expected to participate in the team planning workshop, schedule interviews and group discussions with program participants, and take notes during data collection. The period of performance is on/about June 3, 2024 – September 20, 2024. The expected level of effort is approximately 20 days.
Responsibilities:
- Contact and schedule interviews with key stakeholders and program participants, including tracking interview lists.
- Prepare daily itineraries for data collection teams including coordinating logistics for the team.
- Conduct problem-solving of any logistical challenges that arise.
- Take high-quality detailed notes during interviews and submit notes in English.
- Perform related duties to support the evaluation team during data collection, as required and assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in international development, education, social sciences, or other related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum three years of field experience providing program support to international donor organizations in Egypt required.
- Experience working in such roles with USAID-funded activities is preferred.
- Ability to handle high volume of priorities, events, projects, and be able to stay organized required.
- Ability to work well as part of a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills is required.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Teams or other video/voice calling software required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is 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
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