Deputy Chief of Party, USAID/Somalia Monitoring Learning Project-2 (SMLP-2), Nairobi, Kenya

  • Contractor
  • Nairobi Kenya
  • TBD USD / Year
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Management Systems International

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area international development firm with a 40-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, peace and stability, 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.

Project Summary:

The goal of SMLP-2 is to establish a third-party monitoring (TPM) system to collect data that verifies partner reported outputs and selected outcomes, and to deduce lessons learned from humanitarian programs in Somalia funded by BHA/Somalia. The overall goal of SMLP-2 is to increase BHA/Somalia’s access to independent, verifiable data related to the 1) quantity and quality of activities delivered, and 2) performance of BHA-funded programs in Somalia. This increased access to data will allow BHA/Somalia to make more evidence-based program design, implementation, and strategy decisions.

Position Summary:

The DCOP will provide monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) technical guidance and management oversight as designated by the COP to the MSI team on all tasks. They will provide the overall technical direction to MSI’s team on monitoring mythology and data analysis. They will be responsible for the design of the monitoring plan, data collection tools, leading engagement with implementing partners (IPs), and ensuring integrity of data and the overall monitoring system. The DCOP will have excellent oral and written English communication skills, analytic skills, interpersonal skills, and team management skills. They will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the COP.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A master’s degree and/or Ph.D. is highly desirable.
  • Seven (7) years of experience related to MEAL, including four (4) years of field-based experience.
  • At least five (5) years of supervisory experience managing staff and/or subcontractors working on MEAL projects, including TPM.
  • Previous experience conducting quantitative and qualitative field research in a complex emergency setting.
  • Familiarity with issues related to the implementation of humanitarian assistance activities for refugees and IDPs, food aid, and multi-sector humanitarian assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Familiarity with the operations of BHA-funded programs in Somalia is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Technical capability to oversee quality control on TPM and analytical work products.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and team management skills.

At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

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 [email protected] 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.

How to apply

https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/msi/jobs/deputy-chief-of-party-usaid-somalia-monitoring-learning-project-2-smlp-2-nairobi-kenya-27635


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