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. SACCI supports the Government of Ukraine in strengthening anti-corruption legislation, policies, and reform agenda. The SACCI project provides support to the different national stakeholders on anti-corruption issues, recovery, and asset seizure and recovery.
**Please note: Only Ukrainian citizens are eligible for this position.**
Position Summary:
The National Anti-Corruption Policy Advisor will assist with the performance of key anti-corruption, asset recovery, and recovery mandates with the SACCI Team of the following institutions: Asset Recovery and Management Agency or the ARMA Head selection commission, UA Task Force, National Agency on Civil Service, and Ministry of Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (MCTID) and State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine. This is an STTA position with the expected level of effort of up to 50 days.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor draft laws, legal updates, and amendments to the anti-corruption legislation.
- Brief SACCI management and other stakeholders about the activity of the Parliamentary Anti-Corruption Policy Committee and assist the Committee if needed.
- Review, assess, and assist with relevant updates, legal and legislative initiatives, memos, analyses, etc. related to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency or the ARMA Head selection commission, UA Task Force, National Agency on Civil Service, Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (MCTID) and State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine.
- Develop and/or provide assistance with drafting draft laws, analyses, memos, briefs, studies, etc. on reconstruction.
- Contribute to stakeholder discussions, consultations, debriefs, etc. for international and national partners of the SACCI project and other stakeholders.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in law, political science, public administration, or other relevant areas is required.
- Minimum five years of experience working on the issues of anti-corruption legislation, policies, and reforms is required.
- Experience of legislation drafting in Ukraine in anti-corruption or other relevant fields is preferred.
- Experience in conducting analytical studies and writing quality analytical papers on relevant issues is preferred.
- Knowledge of anti-corruption legislation and reforms in Ukraine is required.
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian required.
*Deadline for applying for this position – 28 February 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.
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