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 anticipates implementing an Iraq Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Assessment for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Iraq to inform strategy efforts and portfolio planning. The DRG Assessment will focus on civil society, governance, civic engagement, economic governance and cross-cutting themes. The outputs will provide key analysis and actionable recommendations aligned with the USAID Iraq Mission’s strategic goals to guide CDCS development and current and future programming.

 

**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position**

 

Position Summary:

The Deputy Team Leader will be on a short-term assignment to support the DRG Assessment. The Deputy Team Leader will report to the Team Leader to effectively coordinate a team of USNs/TCNs and Iraqi-based Researchers for data collection, analysis, and consolidating findings. The Deputy Team Leader will provide critical technical expertise and will be responsible for contributing to high-quality deliverable drafts and carry out the tasks, in coordination with the Team Leader, MSI, and USAID/Iraq. The anticipated timeline for this assignment is December 2024 through April 2025.

 

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the design and develop the Inception Report to include the overall DRG Assessment work plan, research design, methodology, timeline/schedule, initial research questions, list of key informants (KIs) and desk research sources in coordination with the Team Leader. Support desk research including review of background documentation from the USAID Iraq Mission and other sources and synthesize into summary analyses for the Team Leader as necessary. Support the formulation of the final interview protocol for planned semi-structured interviews with KIs and potential virtual/and or in-person focus group discussions, which will guide the local level data collection and complement gaps identified during the desk analysis. Supervise three teams of Qualitative Researchers in 2-3 field sites in Iraq with subject matter expertise. Oversee and ensure timely coordination of the Researcher´s field work and consolidation of the information.  Participate in planning and biweekly update meetings with the USAID Iraq Mission, MSI, and SME teams, as requested by the Team Leader. Coordinate the research team in qualitative data analysis and synthesize findings following the recommendations of the Team Leader. Play a role in the preparation of a Mid-Point DRG Assessment workshop session and presentation with the USAID Iraq Mission focused on key findings and recommendations. Support the Team Leader in consolidating responses to queries and incorporate feedback and requests for revisions received. Provide inputs for the Final DRG Assessment Report for submission outlining the comprehensive assessment findings with actionable recommendations tailored to inform the USAID Iraq Mission´s DRG strategic goals and objectives and to guide current and future programming decisions. Consolidate USAID Iraq Mission feedback, recommendations and incorporate into the Final Report. Work with the Team Lead to organize a Final DRG Assessment workshop session and presentation with the USAID Iraq Mission focused on the complete analysis, key findings recommendations. Participate in briefings as requested by the Team Lead and USAID providing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to USAID/Iraq and/or ME/TS stakeholders.

Qualifications: 

Master’s degree required. Minimum seven years of professional work experience related to the areas of civil society, governance, civic engagement, and economic governance required. Experience serving as a Deputy Team Lead/Senior Researcher managing highly specialized, culturally diverse assessment teams with qualitative research in dynamic international development programs is required. Experience designing and conducting virtual and in-person USAID funded DRG assessments, desk and field research is preferred. Experience engaging and/or working in Iraq required. Experience supporting the consolidation and analysis of DRG assessment information to produce findings and recommendations presentations, briefings, and reports for USAID audiences. Knowledge of the country’s political system, civil society, governance, and economic landscape is required. Ability to adapt to meeting the client’s needs and requirements. Strong time management, team coordination, organizational, writing, analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills under tight deadlines. Fluency in English and Arabic required. Proficiency in Kurdish is a plus.

 

**Deadline for applying for this position – December 31, 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 Accomodations:

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.

 

Project opportunity 

 

U.S. Teams and Clients

 

Stabilization (International Development)  

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