Program Development Officer, Rapid Response Activity

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences and/or community development is required.
• Minimum three years of experience working in project development and implementation required, preferably related to community development and/or conflict, post-conflict, and peace-building issues.
• Experience working with stabilization or rapid response programs is preferred.
• Experience working in conflict-affected areas is required.
• Experience working in such roles with USAID-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Understanding of complex socio-political environments, especially of post-conflict situations required.
• Knowledge of program planning and implementation required.
• Advance knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong adaptability, communication problem-solving, service oriented, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work under difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness required.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously under pressure in a stressful environment and with colleagues from different cultural and professional backgrounds required.
• Ability to travel in high-risk areas is preferred. 
• Fluency in Arabic is required. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is 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 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.