Livelihoods and Economic Growth Field Coordinator, USAID/DRC Supporting Peace and Stability in South Kivu (SPSSK) Activity, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Bukavu
Company Profile:
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.
Proposal Summary:
MSI is pursuing the anticipated Supporting Peace and Stability in South Kivu (SPSSK) Activity. Working in close coordination with USAID/DRC, the activity aims to support peace and stability in South Kivu following the withdrawal of MONUSCO (the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo) peacekeeping troops.
Objectives:
- Identify root causes of conflicts and violence, improve social cohesion, restore inclusive dialogs and strengthen local conflict management and mitigation structures to address disputes peacefully and ensure solutions are identified and implemented by local community actors.
- Develop economic alternatives to illegal activities and reinforce community resilience to armed group recruitment.
- Strengthen local governance structures to take on MONUSCO’s responsibilities and build trust between communities and local government stakeholders.
Position Summary:
MSI is seeking a Livelihoods and Economic Growth Field Coordinator to support design and oversight of activities that promote sustainable livelihoods and foster economic security for vulnerable communities in conflict-affected areas across South Kivu. This will be a full-time position based in Bukavu, DRC. This position is contingent upon award.
**Please note: Congolese citizens are highly encouraged to apply**
Please submit CV in English.
Responsibilities:
- Lead design for economic livelihood activities, including but not limited to 1) income-generation activities for women vulnerable to gender-based violence; 2) support to cooperatives, savings, microfinance, and lending programs and; 3) assistance to enterprises and cooperatives on improving productivity and efficiency and strengthening market linkages.
- Build relationships with local partners, including CSOs, government institutions and the private sector.
- Provide inputs to the work plan and monitoring plan and provide written summaries for inclusion in quarterly and annual reporting.
- Provide comprehensive situational updates to the broader SPSSK team to enhance their understanding of the evolving context in South Kivu.
- Use data from foundational assessments to inform programming.
- Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure activities align with program indicators.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in international development, economics, finance or other relevant field required.
Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated expertise in activity development and supporting donor-funded economic livelihoods programs or components required. - Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with local government counterparts, civil society organizations, and local cooperatives.
- Task and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and within a team to meet deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout South Kivu, as needed.
- Prior experience in the region and development programming in DRC and South Kivu preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, supervision, and written/oral communication skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French required.
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Proposal and tender opportunity
U.S. Teams and Clients
Stabilization (International Development)