Description
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.
Proposal Summary:
The objective of the South Sudan Peace Building and Independent Media (PBIM) Activity is focused on resolving ongoing communal conflicts to reduce violence and build a sustainable peace by addressing the underlying causes of conflict, promoting reconciliation, and supporting the development of inclusive and resilient communities. To foster reconciliation and trust-building, enhance social cohesion and community resilience, livelihood support, and trauma awareness through community-based initiatives; the activity will target conflict-affected communities across the hot spots with a focus on women, youth, people with disabilities, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, ethnic minorities and key stakeholders in communities such as traditional leaders, civil society organizations, and religious leaders.
Position Summary:
MSI is seeking a Technical Advisor to be responsible for conflict mitigation, peacebuilding and trauma awareness and healing portfolio under the South Sudan Peacebuilding and Independent Media (PBIM) Activity project. This individual will oversee development and implementation of peacebuilding activities and coordinate other peacebuilding actors in South Sudan. This will be a full-time position based in Juba, South Sudan. The position is contingent upon award.
**Please note: South Sudan citizens are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Juba.**
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic vision, management and technical direction of peacebuilding activities.
- Build relationships with relevant local and international stakeholders.
- Collaborate with operations, monitoring & evaluation, grants and other program teams to implement, monitor, and closeout activities.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in international development, peacebuilding, conflict resolution or another relevant field. Eight (8) to ten (10) years of professional experience in implementing peacebuilding and reconciliation related donor funded programs.
- Five (5) years of experience working in South Sudan.
- Excellent community facilitation and coordination skills.
- Strong interpersonal, supervision, and written/oral communication skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
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.
Proposal and tender opportunity
U.S. Teams and Clients
Stabilization (International Development)
Additional Information- Organization: 216 MSI
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