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 USAID/Sri Lanka Transparent and Accountable Governance (TAG) is a project designed to support Government of Sri Lanka’s efforts to reduce corruption vulnerabilities in Sri Lanka. It aims to strengthen and improve oversight by Parliament, work with relevant Independent Commissions, select public institutions and civil society organizations to improve transparency, inclusivity and strengthen implementation of anti-corruption measures. As a part of its objective to improve accountability and oversight by the Parliament of Sri Lanka TAG will work with Women Parliamentarians Caucus and support them in their initiatives aimed at greater inclusivity and better integration of gender considerations in parliamentary legislative and oversight processes including on annual budgeting exercise.

 

**Please note: Only Sri Lankan citizens are eligible for this position**

 

Position Summary:

The Senior Gender and Inclusivity Responsive Consultant will work with Senior Parliament and Governance Specialist at TAG, to provide parliamentarians with technical support on concepts and processes of mainstreaming gender-responsive-budgeting. The activity aims to support development of inclusive and gender-responsive budgets within a restricted fiscal space due to the status of economic recovery. The assignment will span 15 days over the first quarter of the year 2025. This may be extended depending on the need.

 

Responsibilities:

Assess selected sector-specific policies and laws that are relevant to inclusive budgeting and are a government priority. Provide an impact assessment report of the most recent budget that will highlight the pros and cons and lacunae from a gender and inclusion perspective, with a view to inform the next budget and budget process. Conduct discussions, with identified civil society groups and parliamentarians, to ensure their engagement in the budget analysis and budget process that will lend well to a citizen’s budget. Develop a series of quick reference 1–2-page technical papers on selected priority issues in response to requests by partner/s. 

 

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in economics or related subject is required. Minimum five years of experience working in the sector at an advisory and/or analytic capacity on the subject is required. Experience with USAID and/or other donors or development partners in related field is required. Experience working at regional level and/or in-country level, specifically with parliamentarians and the executive on the subject of gender mainstreaming and inclusive budgeting is preferred. Experience in training and communicating effectively to others preferred. Experience with publication of research and analytic work on the subject. Understanding of gender mainstreaming in high level parliamentary/governmental processes is required. Ability to travel if needed is required. Fluency in English and one national language, such as Sinhala or Tamil, required. Proficiency in a second national language, such as Sinhala or Tamil, desired.

 

 **Deadline for applying to this role - January 7, 2025**

 

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.

 

Project opportunity  

 

U.S. Teams and Clients 

 

Democracy, Rights, and Governance (International Development)   

 

Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (International Development)   

 

Institutional Strengthening and Localization (International Development)   

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