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:
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Support (MELS) activity supports the Mission's implementation of USAID/South Sudan's Strategic Framework (2020-2024) through effective monitoring and evaluation processes in support of adaptive management and ensuring alignment with the USAID Program Cycle, as well as supporting the Mission's organizational learning and knowledge management agenda. The MELS activity serves as the Mission's primary mechanism for monitoring, evaluation, and learning and adaptive management services for ongoing activities and programs. In a dynamic operating environment, MELS provides USAID/South Sudan with flexible, demand-driven technical, analytic, and advisory support in order to strengthen collaboration, learning and adapting (CLA); train and build the capacity of USAID staff with a particular focus on Foreign Service Nationals (FSN); promote institutional memory; produce monitoring, evaluation, learning products as appropriate; strengthen knowledge management and organizational learning (KMOL), organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency; and strengthen data-driven decision-making through an efficient use of GIS and other innovative spatial analysis.
**Please note: Only South Sudanese citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Field Research Associate will conduct thorough and accurate data collection for the midterm performance evaluation of the Resilience through Agriculture in South Sudan (RASS) activity. The Field Research Associate will engage directly with beneficiaries and stakeholders through various data collection methods, including interviews, discussions, and observations, adhering to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements. This position aims to gather critical data that will contribute to understanding the RASS activity's effectiveness, efficiency, and impact, thereby supporting the overall goal of enhancing resilience through agriculture in South Sudan. This will be a short-term position based in Akobo, Budi, Jur River, Kapoeta North or Wau, South Sudan.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct data collection as per the guidelines provided by the County Team Lead.
- Engage with beneficiaries through key informant interviews, focused group discussions, and onsite observations.
- Ensure accurate and complete data collection in accordance with the evaluation objectives.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in data collection.
- Report any challenges or issues encountered during data collection to the County Team Lead.
- Participate in training sessions and pilot testing of data collection tools.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth coordination and communication.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a high school diploma is required.
- Minimum three years of experience in data collection or research activities required.
- Knowledge of the local context preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
- Ability to travel and work in remote areas is required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong English language skills in writing, presentation, and conversation is required. Proficiency in one or more local languages is preferred.
**Deadline for applying for this position – April 14, 2024**
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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