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 implements USAID's Middle East & North Africa Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Services (MENA MELS) Activity, which supports the design and implementation of monitoring activities, rigorous research, assessments, studies, evaluations and learning activities for USAID's Middle East Bureau and its operating units (OU) in 10 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including USAID/Yemen. The Yemen mission has requested MENA MELS' support to update or refresh the January 2020 USAID/Yemen Gender Analysis conducted under the USAID Advancing the Agenda of Gender Equality (ADVANTAGE) Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery Contract - Gender Integration Technical Assistance Task Order. This gender analysis update will be a macro-level analysis carried out through a desk review of relevant secondary data and information and a limited number of key informant interviews primarily with USAID/Yemen staff. The gender analysis update and report will be informed by the requirements of USAID ADS Chapter 205 for gender analyses and structured around selected technical areas referenced in USAID's updated, but not yet published, 2022 Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy. The period of performance for the gender analysis desk study is on/about February 20 March 31, 2023.

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Position Summary:

The Senior Researcher and Gender Specialist will conduct a desk study review of relevant and available secondary data and information sources, including USAID/Yemen portfolio documents, to produce an updated gender evaluation of Yemen that will be used by USAID/Yemen to inform the design of new activities. The desk research will update relevant descriptive statistics on the status of women and examine differences and gaps between women and men taking into account Yemen's cultural, religious, tribal, institutional, economic and security context. The research will be guided by the proposed framework for conducting gender analyses in USAID ADS Chapter 205 and the updated, but not yet published, 2022 Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy and will be supplemented by a limited number of key informant interviews with USAID/Yemen staff.

Responsibilities:

• Finalize and document the research approach/methodology and findings report structure for the gender evaluation update.
• Consult with MSI and USAID/Yemen staff throughout the activity.
• Conduct a comprehensive desk study of relevant and available secondary data and information to update the 2020 USAID Yemen gender analysis.
• Supplement the desk research with a limited number of virtual semi structure interviews primarily with USAID Mission staff as needed.
• Produce a report of findings in English based on the report structure approved by USAID/Yemen.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social sciences with course work or study related to gender, social inclusion, inclusive political and economic participation, or related subjects required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in designing and/or conducting analyses of political, economic, social developments in the MENA region, including Yemen, focused on gender, rights, empowerment of women or other marginalized groups, social inclusion, or related topics required.
• Experience conducting USAID Mission gender analyses and writing or contributing to gender analysis report(s) in the MENA region according to USAID ADS Chapter 205 requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of USAID's gender equality and women's empowerment policies including the requirements of USAID ADS Chapter 205, Integrating Gender Equality and Female Empowerment in USAID's Program Cycle required.
• Knowledge and understanding of the underlying causes of instability and conflict in Yemen and the current humanitarian and development context and USAID and donor assistance to Yemen preferred.
• Experience consolidating and synthesizing data from desk studies, analyzing key points and insights, and writing concise, coherent reports of findings, conclusions and recommendations preferred.
• Skills in Word, Power Point and Excel software packages required.
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in Arabic is preferred.

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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:

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Additional Information

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