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
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Project Summary The USAID/Mexico-funded program entitled "Mexico Rule of Law III: Justice and Security Program" (JASP) stems from the Merida Initiative objective to prevent and eradicate organized crime and to strengthen public transparency, accountability and oversight, thereby reducing the transnational threats of trafficking of arms, humans, drugs and money laundering that affect both Mexico and the United States. The Program supports implementation of the New Criminal Justice System, resulting from the 2008 constitutional reform in Mexico, focusing on the professionalization of justice sector officials and bringing Mexico in-line with global human rights standards through policy and legislation reforms, technical assistance, specialized training and public outreach.
Position Summary The JASP is seeking an experienced journalist to produce success stories on Program achievements, which serve as a useful tool for communicating the benefits of the Criminal Justice Reform in Mexico in narrative and jargon-free prose to the general reader. These stories are produced for publication on the Program's page on the MSI global website, the USAID monthly magazine Frontlines, and the USAID website, amongst other venues. JASP will require up to five professionally written and edited, publication-ready success stories (approximately one per month.) LOE is not to exceed 15 working days total (three days per story.)
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, s/he will have the following responsibilities: • Writing success stories of approximately 600 – 800 words, creating compelling narratives that highlight how USAID’s Mexico Justice and Security Program is helping to transform Mexico’s criminal justice system and protect human rights; • Reviewing Program material to identify potential success stories; • Conducting bi-weekly meetings with the M&E Director to discuss potential stories; • Sending proposals to the M&E Director containing information on the resources needed to write each story, such as documents, interviews, etc., and the envisaged angle of the story; • Carrying out the field work and interviews with Program counterparts to collect information for the stories, under the guidance and approval of the M&E Director; • Submitting the success story no later than five business days following the completion of the field work; • Editing and re-submitting the story (no later than two business days) as per the feedback and requests of the M&E Director.
Qualifications: • Three to five years’ experience as a journalist, with preferably at least one year experience working in Mexico; • College degree, preferably in journalism, political or social sciences, law or, an equivalent combination of relevant training and field experience; • Ability to deliver according to strict deadlines; • Ability to incorporate constructive feedback from technical staff; • Ability to communicate with MSI government counterparts and/or partners in a professional manner; • Ability to understand written legal, and other technical documents related to the justice reform; • Fluency in Spanish (written and oral) and English; • Prior knowledge of the Criminal Justice Reform in Mexico an advantage.
Project Summary The USAID/Mexico-funded program entitled "Mexico Rule of Law III: Justice and Security Program" (JASP) stems from the Merida Initiative objective to prevent and eradicate organized crime and to strengthen public transparency, accountability and oversight, thereby reducing the transnational threats of trafficking of arms, humans, drugs and money laundering that affect both Mexico and the United States. The Program supports implementation of the New Criminal Justice System, resulting from the 2008 constitutional reform in Mexico, focusing on the professionalization of justice sector officials and bringing Mexico in-line with global human rights standards through policy and legislation reforms, technical assistance, specialized training and public outreach.
Position Summary The JASP is seeking an experienced journalist to produce success stories on Program achievements, which serve as a useful tool for communicating the benefits of the Criminal Justice Reform in Mexico in narrative and jargon-free prose to the general reader. These stories are produced for publication on the Program's page on the MSI global website, the USAID monthly magazine Frontlines, and the USAID website, amongst other venues. JASP will require up to five professionally written and edited, publication-ready success stories (approximately one per month.) LOE is not to exceed 15 working days total (three days per story.)
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, s/he will have the following responsibilities: • Writing success stories of approximately 600 – 800 words, creating compelling narratives that highlight how USAID’s Mexico Justice and Security Program is helping to transform Mexico’s criminal justice system and protect human rights; • Reviewing Program material to identify potential success stories; • Conducting bi-weekly meetings with the M&E Director to discuss potential stories; • Sending proposals to the M&E Director containing information on the resources needed to write each story, such as documents, interviews, etc., and the envisaged angle of the story; • Carrying out the field work and interviews with Program counterparts to collect information for the stories, under the guidance and approval of the M&E Director; • Submitting the success story no later than five business days following the completion of the field work; • Editing and re-submitting the story (no later than two business days) as per the feedback and requests of the M&E Director.
Qualifications: • Three to five years’ experience as a journalist, with preferably at least one year experience working in Mexico; • College degree, preferably in journalism, political or social sciences, law or, an equivalent combination of relevant training and field experience; • Ability to deliver according to strict deadlines; • Ability to incorporate constructive feedback from technical staff; • Ability to communicate with MSI government counterparts and/or partners in a professional manner; • Ability to understand written legal, and other technical documents related to the justice reform; • Fluency in Spanish (written and oral) and English; • Prior knowledge of the Criminal Justice Reform in Mexico an advantage.
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
