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 is a subcontractor to Highlight Technologies on the Institutional Support Services (ISS) contract which supports USAID's Office of Policy, Planning, and Learning (PPL) offices. The purpose of this subcontract is to provide support services in the areas of policy, program, communications, and technical assistance and deliver full-time support staff with administrative, programmatic, and management experience. This program works with PPL to offer support and short-term technical assistance in strategic planning, project design, evaluation, performance monitoring, and the learning and adapting approach. In particular, MSI collaborates closely with PPL to revise agency wide training courses.

**Please note: Only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position.**

Position Summary:

The Mid-Level Training and Capacity Building Specialist will develop an adult training and learning approaches focused on building the core capacities and competencies of USAID staff in their work managing the USAID Program Cycle and effective award management. The Program Cycle is USAID's operational model for planning, delivering, assessing, and adapting development programming to achieve more effective and sustainable results to advance U.S. foreign policy. The Specialist will be on the Capacity Building (CB) Team located within the Office of Strategic and Program Planning. The CB Team is charged with helping USAID staff more efficiently and effectively implement Program Cycle policy and award management, in accordance with the Automated Directive System (ADS) 201 and 300 series. This position is eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an in-house technical expert on innovative adult learning and capacity building approaches, in support of Program Cycle implementation and award management, including developing and applying creative training design, facilitation, and delivery methods for in-person/virtual instructor-led, online training, and events; developing user-friendly resources and tools; and experimenting techniques for meaningful technical assistance and peer-to-peer engagements.
• Liaise and collaborate with PPL Bureau and other Agency subject matter experts, as warranted.
• Coordinate with the Agency's Training, Learning, and Knowledge Management Networks, including liaising with Agency Training and Backstop coordinators for example.
• Participate in Agency discussions and fora related to training, organizational learning, and workforce development.
• Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning techniques for capacity building interventions.
• Provide ongoing facilitation support, as warranted.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in adult learning, including curriculum development, instructional design, training, and facilitation required. Master's degree with five years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Active security clearance required.
• Experience with USAID policies and regulations is highly preferred.
• Experience in the development and execution of successful capacity building approaches and interventions in organizations.
• Ability to work independently and as team member in a cross-cultural context.
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

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 d uring 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 216 MSI