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:

MSI anticipates implementing an Iraq Youth Assessment for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to help provide USAID with an analysis to provide a reference document on the current status of youth, along with current challenges faced by youth, in Iraq that will provide guidance for and help to inform the Mission CDCS development.

 

**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position**

 

Position Summary:

The Subject Matter Experts will work on a short-term basis to provide critical research and technical expertise for the Iraq Youth Assessment. Working under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, the Experts will carry out the tasks in coordination with MSI and USAID/Iraq. Two Subject Matter Experts will be assigned to Erbil, Baghdad, and Basrah, Iraq. The anticipated timeline for this assignment is December 2024 – April 2025.

 

Responsibilities:

Help design and/or contribute to the development of the assessment inception report to include final research design, work plan, timeline, list of key respondents, and desk research sources. Contribute to identification and review of relevant background documentation and to development of a succinct literature review. Contribute to the development of data collection instruments and protocols, including survey tools, KII and focus group discussion questions in collaboration with other members of the assessment team. Conduct in-person and/or remote interviews/meetings and focus group discussions in coordination with other Local Researchers on the ground in Iraq. Document the results of interviews, meetings, and focus group discussions in a format agreed in advance with the Team Leader. Review and evaluate the overall assessment data under the supervision of the Team Leader.  Contribute to the assessment report, including analysis, key findings, and recommendations. Contribute to briefings for USAID on findings, conclusions, and recommendations of assessment.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required. Minimum five years of professional work experience relating to the areas of youth development, civic engagement, and/or research development required. Experience conducting research and/or assessment activities in Iraq and in the MENA region strongly preferred. Experience in the areas of governance, civil society, conflict, and/or community needs assessments is strongly preferred. Experience conducting donor-funded, preferably USAID, assessments preferred. Knowledge of Iraq’s political system and current civil society/community landscape preferred. Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team. Working knowledge of Arabic and fluency in English 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

 

Democracy, Rights, and Governance (International Development) 

 

Stabilization (International Development) 

Additional Information Organization: 216 MSI