Climate Change Research Consultant, USAID Monitoring, Evaluation...
Tetra Tech
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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 five-year USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in Senegal activity will provide USAID/Senegal with performance measurement and management support activities, including, but not limited to, monitoring and evaluation design, program evaluation design and implementation, sectoral assessments, surveys, learning, data system and management and statement of work (SOW) development for evaluation activities. This contract seeks to improve performance management at all levels to help the Mission meet Agency requirements, make better informed strategic and management decisions, and advance Agency learning.
• Please note: Only Senegalese citizens are eligible for this position.**
Position Summary
The Climate Change Research Consultant will support the Climate Change Specialist to complete the Climate Change Inventory task for USAID/Senegal. The Consultant will work in tandem with the Climate Change Specialist to complete a 6-year retrospective study highlighting the Mission’s achievements in climate change adaptation and mitigation. The Consultant will also be responsible for working with the Climate Change Specialist to generate recommendations for the Senegal Mission on advancing its work on climate change under the new Agency Climate Strategy (2022- 2030). This consultancy is expected to occur over a period of 10 LOE days from April 01 to May 31, 2023.
Responsibilities
• Conduct relevant data collection, including document review and key information interviews.
• Support the team leader to conduct data analysis to identify achievements and gaps in programming and to develop recommendations to link programming to new USAID climate strategy and Government of Senegal objectives.
• Support team leader to produce a written report to be submitted to USAID that will facilitate development of climate change annex for USAID’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy.
• Support in the delivery of any required presentation of the findings and recommendations as requested by USAID/Senegal.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, public policy, monitoring and evaluation, or other relevant disciplines is required. Master’ degree is preferred.
• Minimum three years of professional work experience in researching or working with climate change, sustainability, or environmental issues is required.
• Experience working on assignments that have delivered high quality reports to USAID and/or other donors.
• Understanding of the local Senegalese context, including the needs and climate adaptation strategies prioritized by the Government of Senegal
• Understanding of USAID climate change and environmental programming in Senegal.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, attention to detail, and organizational skills required.
• Fluency in French required. Proficiency in English is strongly preferred.
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.
Additional Information
• Organization: 216 MSI
