Youth Engagement Subject Matter Expert, Data and Evidence for Education Programs (DEEP), Remote
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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 Data and Evidence for Education Programs (DEEP) project, implemented by EnCompass LLC and its partner, Management Systems International (a Tetra Tech company), is designed to mobilize the technical expertise necessary to establish visionary education evidence agendas for USAID, make strong secondary data available and accessible via USAID enterprise systems, and produce innovative analysis of secondary data. The DEEP project supports USAID efforts to increase the availability, quality, and use of data and evidence for education programming, with two overarching aims: (1) supporting USAID staff and key stakeholders to make evidence-based decisions and inform future education sector programming, and (2) tracking progress toward meeting strategic objectives.
In 2018 USAID’s Youth Workforce Development (YWFD) Learning Agenda (LA) catalyzed research to advance key learning questions related to YWFD. More than three years later, USAID is considering refreshing this learning agenda and DEEP is providing support through task 38. The majority of the work under this scope will be completed independently but will require collaboration with the DEEP Deputy Chief of Party, Senior Technical Lead for Youth, and Research Assistant through video/phone calls and emails. The DEEP project will provide support and mentorship throughout the period of performance.
**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position.**
Position Summary:
The Youth Engagement Subject Matter Expert will collaborate with DEEP staff on an evidence search and co-author a five-page evidence brief summarizing recent evidence related to youth engagement. The level of effort for this position is 5 days between August 2022 and November 2022. All work will be conducted virtually.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with DEEP staff on the evidence search related to youth engagement.
- Review evidence that the team has already gathered, contribute additional resources, and help identify high-level findings to include in the evidence brief.
- Search the internet and read and synthesize technical information.
- Co-author a five-page brief on evidence related to youth engagement.
- Ensure brief follows a similar format to other briefs in the series.
- Contribute to written content and up to three rounds of revisions depending on client feedback.
- Attend virtual meetings with DEEP and USAID as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree related to social science or international development required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience working in the field of youth engagement in a country where USAID works required.
- Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing technical information into writing for general audiences required.
- Strong written and spoken English language skills required.
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.