Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

 

Project Summary:

The goal of the Monitoring, Reporting, and Capacity Strengthening Contract for the Sahel (MRCS) is to enhance USAID’s ability to monitor its activities throughout the Sahel through the provision of flexible, on-demand monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and capacity building services that will help implementing partners and beneficiaries to make informed program management decisions using data they have collected and analyzed, to assess, evaluate, and adapt, on a regular basis, USAID’s strategy, projects, and activities. For sustainability and to bolster development impact, MRCS will support capacity strengthening of Resilience in the Sahel Enhanced (RISE) stakeholders, specifically in M&E of appropriate offices/structures of the Governments of Niger and Burkina Faso, as well as sub-national state institutions, local civil society organizations, community-based organizations, and IPs. To a lesser extent, and if the need arises, this mechanism will provide similar services in Mauritania, Chad, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and the Gambia.

 

**Please note: Only Nigerien citizens are eligible for this position**

 

Position Summary:

The Administrative Officer will support the MRCS. The Officer will be responsible for the support of the efficient administration of human resources, general office administration, finance, and procurement. The Officer will also support implementation and management of internal controls to facilitate accurate and timely operations systems. The Officer will provide support to Niger, Burkina Faso, and other project countries as needed. The Officer will report to the Senior Project Manager.

 

Responsibilities:

Serve as the point of contact with our local employer of record to ensure that staff payments are on time and accurate. Serve as the facilitator of weekly project check-in meetings with project team. Maintain vendor files including updating data bases and trackers. Manage staff and consultants’ contracts, including preparing contracts, micro purchase orders, and others. Support employee and consultant onboarding by providing them with orientation and trainings during their first week in office. Support human resources related issues with staff and consultants. Support managing employee leave and employee time record processes. Support administrative activities by organizing and archiving information and maintain all relevant documentation. Support recruitment processes, including posting vacancy notices online in compliance with Ministry of Labor, MSI policies and procedures, and USAID regulations; filtering CVs; arranging interviews with potential candidates; and gathering the necessary documents needed to properly seek approval and put in place an Agreement of Understanding (AOU). Support procurement efforts of the project, including selection and negotiation with vendors. Perform any other assignments as determined by project needs.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in administration, accounting, finance, or related field is required. Minimum five years of relevant work experience is required. Experience working on USAID-funded projects strongly preferred. Familiarity with FAR and USAID regulations is preferred. Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is preferred. Professional oral and written skills in English and proficient oral and written skills in French are required.

 

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.

 

Project opportunity 

 

U.S. Teams and Clients

 

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development) 

Additional Information Organization: 216 MSI