Practice Area Leader, Peace and Stability

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Master’s degree in conflict resolution, international development, peacebuilding, or related area.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive management work experience supporting donor-funded peace and stability related programming in volatile, conflict-affected and/or fragile contexts.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience leading donor funded projects within the peace and stability field; experience working with USAID essential and with other clients highly desired.
• Experience working and living in conflict-affected environments preferred.
• Experience providing support to the design and implementation of cutting-edge approaches in conflict management and mitigation, peacebuilding, countering violent extremism, and/or stabilization.
• Demonstrated success in supporting or leading technical writing for project bids within key peace and stability technical areas such as countering violent extremism and stabilization.
• Ability to work with diverse teams of technical directors, managers, and associates, along with project managers and business development coordinators.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Strong writing, analytical, speaking, and communication ability in English.
• Skills in French, Spanish or another relevant language (e.g., Arabic) highly desirable.

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 email MSI.Dept.HRRecruiting@tetratechinc.onmicrosoft.com with “Reasonable Accommodations” in the title. 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.