Program Development and Capacity Building Consultant
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- International Development
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- 6 days ago Post Date
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- 21600002323 Requisition #
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.
**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Program Development and Capacity Building Consultant will provide hands-on, comprehensive support to the Program Development Officers (PDOs) and the rest of the technical team in their capacity to lead and coordinate programmatic strategies and efficiently develop grant activities. The Consultant will work closely with the PDOs and will be responsible for accompanying and building their skills in their various roles and responsibilities. The Consultant will also support the program technical team in developing documents like Terms of References and Concept Notes. This role is projected for an initial 60 days of LOE.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and analyze the PDO’s skills, needs, and gaps to fulfill their role and responsibilities.
- Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to the PDOs.
- Assist the PDO in formulating and refining program strategies.
- Assist technical team in document writing including concept notes, SOW, etc.
- Support the PDOs in writing and reviewing grant proposals and reports to ensure they meet donor requirements and organizational standards.
- Support PDOs and other team members in presenting documents to USAID.
- Support PDOs in their reporting tasks.
- Assist the PDOs in responding to requests for information from donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Help the PDOs prepare and deliver presentations on program progress and results.
- Support the preparation of internal and external program documents.
- Provide monthly progress and final reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education or business management required. Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in the humanitarian field required.
- Experience managing complex USAID/NGO projects required.
- Experience working in francophone countries preferred.
- Strong communication and time management skills required.
- Ability to travel if required, particularly if conflict zones are involved.
- Strong speaking and writing fluency in English required. Speaking and writing proficiency in French preferred.
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.