Organizational Development and Capacity Building Specialist, DEGRA

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public administration, education, social sciences, or a related field required, preferably focused on capacity building of public institutions.
• Minimum five years of experience in evaluations, capacity building, training and organizational development programs in emerging countries is required.
• Experience in social research and evaluations.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research studies and evaluations design methodology, qualitative data collection through key informant interviews, focus groups, and analysis.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating training curricula.
• Experience working with government institutions and donor community, preferably in Africa.
• Experience participating in performance and impact evaluation of donor-funded development projects, preferably in Africa.
• Experience undertaking content analysis and write a full or components of an evaluation report.
• Knowledge and experience in community mobilization and involvement of communities including PTAs and CSOs around reading activities.
• Knowledge and experience in early grade reading, child protection, safeguarding, capacity building, inclusion, and gender.
• Familiarity with USAID Evaluation Standards and requirements required.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English required. Proficiency in local languages is advantageous.

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.

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