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 Mozambique Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MozMEL) Activity is a five-year initiative to support the Mission in monitoring, evaluation, learning, training, and logistical support. The Strategy for Preventing Conflict and Promoting Stability (SPCPS) was approved in March 2023. The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability is a long-term initiative to redefine how the United States prevents violence and advances stability in areas vulnerable to conflict. Under the bipartisan Global Fragility Act, the U.S. government is implementing this Strategy through 10-year plans developed with extensive consultations with local stakeholders in our priority partner countries and region: Haiti, Libya, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, and the Coastal West Africa countries of Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo.
**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Gender and Inclusive Development Assessment Expert will carry-out a gender and inclusive development analysis focused on the current situation in Northern Mozambique, particularly Cabo Delgado. This analysis will inform interagency SPCPS programming on the most critical challenges and opportunities for addressing gender inequality and marginalization of vulnerable groups. The Expert will carry out a literature review focusing on the geographic areas of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa. This is a short-term position, with an estimate of 20 days level of effort during the period of March to May 2024.
Responsibilities:
- Document review from USAID activities/projects currently being implemented in Northern Mozambique as well as completed activities to the extent relevant.
- Conduct an assessment of best practices from other countries (regional).
- Research from other institutions, donors and case studies already conducted in Northern Mozambique.
- Document review of reports and evaluations, relevant national and regional assessments/studies, relevant national and regional program evolutions.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in gender equality and/or social inclusion, international/local development, political science, anthropology, sociology or conflict and development field is required.
- Minimum 10 years of experience required.
- Minimum seven years of experience in Mozambique in the field of development analysis in social sectors required.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Mozambican development context, particularly with regards to gender equality is required.
- Experience in conducting studies or evaluations in Southern Africa preferred, preferably in Mozambique.
- Experience in conducting studies in countries in conflict is preferred.
- Experience meeting deadlines is required.
- Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills are required.
- Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.
**Deadline for applying for this position – February 23, 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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