Management
Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm
based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term
technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a
global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey
ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a
corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects
worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in
countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI
implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core
technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic
management and performance improvement, organizational capacity
building, human development and natural resource management. For more
information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary: MSI is implementing the Iraq Administrative Reform Project - Tarabot. The Tarabot project works to improve the functions of the Government of Iraq’s public institutions in order to improve services delivery processes through better governance and resource management approaches. It is scheduled to run through 2015. The Civil Service Reform (CSR) component helps the Iraqi federal government develop a modern civil service and promulgate consistent procedures throughout government HR departments nationwide. In particular, the CSR unit is helping roll out Human Resources programs to provincial governments, and establishing a new Civil Service Institute.
Position Summary: The Director will report to and act as senior assistant to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for CSR and technical lead for the CSR component. In this capacity, the Director will have a comprehensive understanding of all technical and administrative activities of the unit. S/he will act in place of the DCOP as necessary, briefing clients and counterparts alike. The Director will participate with the DCOP in client and counterpart meetings, provide technical input, assist with administrative functions and help coordinate Tarabot activities across components. The Director will have a major role to play in the units reporting and the development of deliverables. This is a full time position based in Baghdad, Iraq, with an initial period of performance of one year.
Responsibilities: • Assist the DCOP through effective day-to-day management and administrative functions; • Provide key inputs into planning and reporting processes and documentation; • Technical input on issues relating to civil service reform, HR capacity and training issues; • Help direct, supervise and coordinate the work of the CSR program; • Represent the DCOP when required and fully act for DCOP in their absence; • Provide input on consultant deliverables and help finalize them for broad dissemination; • Support development and implementation of the CSR work plan; • Perform other duties as directed by DCOP, COP or headquarters.
Qualifications: • Technical experience with human resources development and the training of civil servants. • Minimum 6 years of directly relevant experience in civil service and public sector reform at high levels of government required. • Demonstrated experience in program monitoring and reporting is a must, with superlative English language skills. • Advanced degree, preferably in public administration or public policy. • Willingness to live and work full-time in Baghdad, Iraq. • USAID and Middle East experience required. • Arabic language skills preferred.
Project Summary: MSI is implementing the Iraq Administrative Reform Project - Tarabot. The Tarabot project works to improve the functions of the Government of Iraq’s public institutions in order to improve services delivery processes through better governance and resource management approaches. It is scheduled to run through 2015. The Civil Service Reform (CSR) component helps the Iraqi federal government develop a modern civil service and promulgate consistent procedures throughout government HR departments nationwide. In particular, the CSR unit is helping roll out Human Resources programs to provincial governments, and establishing a new Civil Service Institute.
Position Summary: The Director will report to and act as senior assistant to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for CSR and technical lead for the CSR component. In this capacity, the Director will have a comprehensive understanding of all technical and administrative activities of the unit. S/he will act in place of the DCOP as necessary, briefing clients and counterparts alike. The Director will participate with the DCOP in client and counterpart meetings, provide technical input, assist with administrative functions and help coordinate Tarabot activities across components. The Director will have a major role to play in the units reporting and the development of deliverables. This is a full time position based in Baghdad, Iraq, with an initial period of performance of one year.
Responsibilities: • Assist the DCOP through effective day-to-day management and administrative functions; • Provide key inputs into planning and reporting processes and documentation; • Technical input on issues relating to civil service reform, HR capacity and training issues; • Help direct, supervise and coordinate the work of the CSR program; • Represent the DCOP when required and fully act for DCOP in their absence; • Provide input on consultant deliverables and help finalize them for broad dissemination; • Support development and implementation of the CSR work plan; • Perform other duties as directed by DCOP, COP or headquarters.
Qualifications: • Technical experience with human resources development and the training of civil servants. • Minimum 6 years of directly relevant experience in civil service and public sector reform at high levels of government required. • Demonstrated experience in program monitoring and reporting is a must, with superlative English language skills. • Advanced degree, preferably in public administration or public policy. • Willingness to live and work full-time in Baghdad, Iraq. • USAID and Middle East experience required. • Arabic language skills preferred.
How to apply:
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
