Country: Niger
Closing date: 23 May 2019
Technical Specialists, USAID/Resilient Governance in Niger, Niamey, Niger
Company Profile:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program to national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Proposal Summary:
USAID/Sahel intends to issue the five-year Resilient Governance in Niger (RGN) project intended to serve as the leading governance activity of the USAIDs Resilience in the Sahel - Enhanced II (RISE II) program. The RGN project is intended to address core local governance deficits impeding service delivery, community resilience and citizen accountability activities. The project will also address ways to prevent citizens increased vulnerability to violent extremism. The project scheduled to begin implementation in February 2020.
Position Summary:
MSI is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for potential long-term and short-term technical staff positions for the anticipated USAID-funded Nigerian Resilient Governance (RGN) activity. These positions will be based in Niamey, Maradi and Zinder as needed.
**Please Note: Nigerien candidates are encouraged to apply. Regional nationals will also be considered.
Seeking long-term and short-term technical experts with at least five years of experience in one or more of the following technical areas:
- Public Policy Reform
- Local governance strengthening
- Participatory planning
- Participatory action research
- Conflict Analysis
- Civil Society Strengthening
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
- Gender Equality and Youth Inclusion
- Finance and Administration
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree (preferred) in public administration, political science, business administration, sociology, geography, economics, or related field of study required.
- Familiarity with collaborative learning contexts preferred.
- USAID or other donor project experience a plus.
- Familiarity with the political, social, cultural, and security context of rural Niger.
- Experience working in Niger or the region is desirable.
- Fluency in French with excellent written and oral communications skills; familiarity with English a plus.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
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