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 Support to Anti-Corruption Champion Institutions (SACCI) Program in Ukraine is a six-year USAID initiative that has an objective to assist Ukraine to reduce corruption and increase the accountability and transparency of governance in Ukraine. The program seeks to empower key government institutions to fight corruption, build public support for and engagement in anti-corruption efforts, and reduce citizen tolerance to corruption. SACCI works with the wide spectrum of anti-corruption stakeholders, including the specialized anti-corruption bodies, governmental institutions at national and local levels, the private sector, and civil society watchdog organizations. SACCI seeks to promote transparency and accountability during the time of the Russia’s aggression and the Ukraine reconstruction efforts. Currently, SACCI is supporting the Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (Recovery Agency) in creating an effective system for preventing corruption in reconstruction processes to ensure transparency and accountability.
**Please note: Only Ukrainian citizens are eligible for this position.**
Position Summary:
The Capacity Building Office (CBO) Coordinator will support the Agency’s CBO, which seeks to develop the organizational structure, people capacity, and overall sustainability of the Agency to deliver on tasks related to Ukraine’s recovery. The CBO comprises of five key sectors: anti-corruption, procurement, communications, organizational development, and project implementation. The CBO Coordinator will enhance the capacity of the Recovery Agency to identify and mitigate corruption risks in ongoing reconstruction processes. The Coordinator will also organize the work of the CBO and coordinate the work between its five sectors, ensuring the sustainability of the Recovery Agency’s work. This is a short-term position with an expected level of effort of up to 150 working days.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the work of the CBO Team by ensuring proper planning of the activities and accurate and timely completion of tasks and reporting to donors and partners.
- Develop and implement capacity-building strategies that align with the Agency’s goals and objectives by conducting needs assessments, identifying capacity gaps, and designing approaches to address those gaps.
- Coordinate with donors to ensure alignment with the Agency’s priorities and the most effective use of the support provided.
- Manage technical assistance projects aimed at capacity building of the Agency by identifying areas where technical assistance is needed, designing technical assistance programs, and finding partners, overseeing the implementation of technical assistance projects, and ensuring avoidance of overlapping in the scope between different technical assistance projects.
- Build partnerships with other organizations and stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise by identifying potential partners, establishing relationships, and collaborating on capacity-building initiatives.
- Mobilize resources to support the agency’s work by identifying potential funding sources, developing proposals and requests for funding, and negotiating with funders to secure resources.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of capacity-building activities by tracking progress, collecting feedback, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement.
- Manage resources, including budgets, staff, and equipment by recruiting staff, developing and managing budgets, and overseeing the procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Report on the Agency’s progress to donors and partners by monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and initiatives and providing regular updates to donors and partners.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, law, оrganizational development, public administration, or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including minimum three years of experience within the government sector or international organizations is required.
- Experience in project management is required.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables is required.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage staff and resources, build relationships with stakeholders, and work collaboratively with others, is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts to a diverse audience, are required.
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures is required.
- Fluency in written and oral Ukrainian and professional level English is required.
*Deadline for applying for this position – April 21, 2023, 18:00 Kyiv time*
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.
