Project Manager, MENA Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Arlington, VA (Job ID 40499)

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.

**Please note: Only U.S. work authorization is required for this position**

Position Summary:

The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for managing administrative, contractual, financial, and logistical aspects of a Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional contract mechanism that provides support to USAID across a number of ongoing research, learning, and capacity development tasks focused on strengthening education practices and knowledge. The PM will support project activities in Algeria, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen, among others. The PM will report to the Senior Project Manager. The preferred location for this role is in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project finances, including level of effort usage, and approval requirements, track incoming costs, project future expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
• Track and ensure on-time completion of client deliverables and other tasks across multiple ongoing activities.
• Coordinate contractual and financial matters for the project, including managing subcontractors and grantees.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of short-term technical consultants.
• Coordinate logistics and travel for headquarters employees, short-term technical consultants, and regional officials traveling on project-funded study tours.
• Collaborate with the full MSI project team to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables, including monthly technical and financial reports, education research papers, program evaluation reports, and client presentations.
• Participate in the formatting and editing of deliverables, ensuring USAID branding and high- quality visuals are incorporated.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in international development, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience on USAID projects or other donors is required.
• Experience working in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues required, including managing above as well as below.
• Experience managing, evaluations, assessments, and similar research for USAID or similar donors preferred.
• Knowledge and familiarity with USAID regulations preferred.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to travel if required.
• Fluency in English required. Proficiency in Arabic preferred.

At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

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.

Pay Transparency Statement:

We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant and equitable approach to employment compensation. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys.  The anticipated pay range for this position is $62,000 to $69,000 USD.

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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