Senior Researcher, OTI Moldova Resilience Initiative Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Chișinău, Chisinau (Job ID 39992)

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 goal of the USAID/OTI Moldova Resilience Initiative (MRI) is to strengthen support for a democratic, European Moldova. USAID/OTI and MSI will work with a coalition of civic, media, and government stakeholders in support of program goals. The program will operate primarily through a small grants mechanism and will rely on ongoing analysis of the local context to inform programming.

**Please note: Only Moldovan citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Senior Researcher will oversee the development of a disinformation monitoring framework. This includes coordinating activities to identify, analyze, and counteract disinformation and interferences. The Senior Researcher will coordinate with employed monitors, research and CSO partners and utilize technical tools to produce their deliverables. Additionally, the Senior Researcher will be responsible for establishing structured and occasional interaction with the wider research community to enhance the knowledge base and effectiveness of the framework. This is a short-term assignment with an expected level of effort of 60 days. The position will be based in Chisinau, Moldova.

Responsibilities:

• Development and implement a comprehensive disinformation monitoring framework, including a structure for regular collaboration with academic institutions, think tanks, and research firms to enhance knowledge base and research capabilities.
• Conduct in-depth analysis on disinformation threats and narratives on five select issues and provide actionable insights to address the threats.
• Develop a template for regular reporting on the five issues related disinformation trends, emerging threats, and actionable countermeasures and messages.
• Develop a training program for key stakeholders and communicators working in the countering disinformation space, considering disinformation monitoring, analysis, and best practices.
• Develop job descriptions and participate in the recruitment for additional qualified research positions.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in political sciences, international relations, communications, or another relevant field is required.
• Minimum three years of experience in the research field is required.
• Experience in organizing and leading collaborations with the wider research community is required.
• Experience developing and implementing disinformation monitoring frameworks is preferred.
• Knowledge of disinformation trends, tactics, and threat landscapes is required.
• Familiarity with legal frameworks related to information space security is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate research findings into actionable strategies are required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders are required.
• Proficiency in Romanian, Russian and English languages 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.

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