Project Design and Strategic Planning Specialist
Washington, D.C.
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. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 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:
MSI is currently seeking a Project Design and Strategic Planning Specialist as part of a two-year project, with three, one year options to support a USAID-funded comprehensive performance management system project. The objective of this project is to develop and manage a support center, which will provide technical assistance in the areas of strategic planning, project design, and evaluation to USAID staff in Washington as well as to Missions overseas.
Position Summary:
The Project Design and Strategic Planning Specialist is part of a five-person team based in Washington. The Project Design and Strategic Planning Specialist will be responsible for overseeing all technical support activities and guidance related to Project Design, Strategic Planning and CDCS development. He/she will report to the Service Center Manager and work with the Evaluation Methods Specialists on technical support activities, as necessary. The position will be based in Washington, DC, near the RRB and will be at a F/T level of effort.
Responsibilities:
Work effectively with the Service Center Manager and USAID staff in Washington and overseas;
Provide support to Missions in ensuring that their CDCS is developed in accordance with the latest guidance
Guide USAID staff in the development of program strategies, across a variety of technical sectors;
Support Missions in the development of SOWs for project design consultants;
Support USAID’s newly recruited staff to develop MOUs for learning experience and deliverables;
Guide Resident Consultants, Short-Term Consultants, and Assistant Coordinators as advised by the Service Center Manager and COTR;
Ensure deliverables are of the highest quality of work.
Qualifications:
M.A. in international development or related social sciences, PhD preferred;
Ten years of experience developing country strategies for USAID Missions;
Ten years of experience developing program designs across a minimum of three technical sectors;
Experience training USAID staff on program design and strategic planning;
Experience facilitating strategic planning workshops for USAID Missions;
Experience mentoring newly recruited USAID staff in program design, strategic planning;
Fluency in English required;
Excellent English-writing skills.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.
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