Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary: During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort.
USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions in Kabul, Afghanistan as well as throughout the regions.
This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID’s mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan to a more stable and productive state, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan citizens’ needs.
These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are unaccompanied and require US Citizenship.
Position Summary: The General Development Officer will serve as the head of a USAID field office co-located with the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT). General Development Officers are responsible for USAID strategy and operations within their area and set and guide a variety of strategic activities supporting reconstruction and development issues in conjunction with other agencies. Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years. Salary: $65,413.00-118,552.00 USD/year. Grade and Series: FS-0301-02/03.
Responsibilities: • Work with USAID management and technical offices to modify current programs or design new projects. Provide information, guidance, analysis, and reports, and also make recommendations to USAID management and technical offices as needed. • Serve as USAID’s primary representative in province(s) by establishing and maintaining contacts with representatives of local government and local communities as well as International Security Assistance Force military units, United Nations offices, Non-Government Organizations, USAID institutional contractors and grantees, and other United States Government agencies. • Develop and execute strategy among diverse agencies and communities. Participate in operational planning and resource allocation decisions. Create and manage development plans. Serve as technical expert, ensuring all interventions are sustainable and otherwise technically sound. Provide advice on military-funded reconstruction and development projects. • Provide day-to-day management, monitoring, and evaluation of projects. • Responsible for all administrative and accountability requirements related to USAID office operations. Ensure that these are handled in accordance with established policies and procedures provided by the Executive and Financial Management Offices in Kabul.
Qualifications: • U.S. citizenship required. Candidates with dual citizenship would need to renounce secondary citizenship due to security clearance requirements. • FS-02: o Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience of which 6 years are relevant experience in developing countries; OR o Master’s degree in a relevant major plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 years are relevant experience in developing countries. • FS-03: o Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience of which 4 are relevant experience in developing countries; OR o Master’s degree in a relevant major plus 4 years of relevant experience of which 3 years are relevant experience in developing countries. • Active Security clearance desirable; candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances. • Experience leading teams and projects in a multicultural environment. • Prior experience in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan or another conflict environment preferred.
Physical Qualifications: Due to the rugged nature of these positions, all candidates will need to meet minimal physical requirements in order to perform daily responsibilities in Kabul, and most especially in the field.
• Civilians working in communities are required to wear 30-40 pounds of body armor/helmet on a daily basis, as well as carry their daypack and water, usually in a backpack weighing an additional 8-10pounds. • All personnel working in the field are required to walk over uneven and rocky terrain over long distances. This includes field patrols of 5 miles or more to meet with local community members; these field patrols typically occur 2-3 times per week. Generally, personnel will be on their feet 5-6 hours per day. • Transportation by armored vehicles will be used. Personnel working in the field are required to embark and disembark from such vehicles, which have high clearances and limited individual space to sit and maneuver. Clearances may be up to four feet off the ground, there will be high step rails and/or ladder-type steps, and doorways may be smaller than those of commercial vehicles • Living conditions are austere. At many field posts, bedding consists of canvas cots with mosquito netting. • Field environment is challenging. Desert temperatures often reach 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Personnel will be exposed to intense sunlight for several hours at a time. Also, temperatures at night and can become very cold; field personnel must take precautions against frostbite.
• At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an area under their own power due to security concerns.
• At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an area under their own power due to security concerns.
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For full position descriptions and to apply to these openings, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com
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Closing date: 13 Jun 2011 — Management Systems International
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