Tetra Tech

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.. 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).. The Africa, Europe and Eurasia (EE) region has a vast portfolio covering projects across the entire two continents.. These projects cover a vast range of topics, such as monitoring and evaluation (such as the Mozambique Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism and Services project, that is focused on a different monitoring and evaluation activities, including third party monitoring), anti-corruption and governance (such as North Macedonia Partnership Against Corruption (PAC) Activity), health (Zambia Education for Health), as well as peace and conflict resolution projects.. Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, social science, or a related field is required.

project manager

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 Africa, Europe and Eurasia (EE) region has a vast portfolio covering projects across the entire two continents. The region has projects in Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sahel region, Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia etc. These projects cover a vast range of topics, such as monitoring and evaluation (such as the Mozambique Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism and Services project, that is focused on a different monitoring and evaluation activities, including third party monitoring), anti-corruption and governance (such as North Macedonia Partnership Against Corruption (PAC) Activity), health (Zambia Education for Health), as well as peace and conflict resolution projects. Most projects in this region are contracts with USAID and will provide good exposure to the workings of government-funded contracts. In the Africa/Eastern Europe region, there is a great diversity of cultures and practices, as well as occasional travel opportunities to support the region’s field offices.


**Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position**


Position Summary:
The Project Manager (PM) will support the management of all contractual, financial, and administrative aspects of the projects in the region. The PM will report to the Senior Project Manager.


Responsibilities:
Coordinate contractual and financial matters for the project, including managing international subcontractors.
Participate in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of short-term technical consultants and long-term project staff.
Lead project team meetings.
Coordinate logistics for onboarding field project office employees and international travel.
Track and ensure on-time client deliverables.
Provide administrative and logistical support to the project team.
Manage project finances including working with the field team on project forecasting, reviewing field expense reports and backup documentation, processing incoming wires, supporting maintaining the project budget, and updating the tracker developing financial reports when needed.
Serve as the primary Headquarters (HQ) point of contact (POC) for procurements and manage the project’s GRUMP entries.
Support with the development and review of technical deliverables.
Supervise project intern.
Perform other backstopping tasks as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, social science, or a related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum two years of relevant work experience required.
Experience with editing and formatting reports required.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Knowledge of USAID regulations and policies, especially as they relate to contracts required.
Ability to work independently and with a team both in-person and in a remote setting.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relationships with subcontractors and colleagues.
Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills required.
Ability to travel internationally for short periods, up to three-four weeks, preferred.
Fluency in English required. Fluency in second language, such as French or Portuguese, skills preferred.
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.


Pay Transparency Statement:
We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant and equitable approach to employment compensation. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $62,000 to $69,000 USD.


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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