Description
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 U.S. State Department-funded Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit Service for Ukraine (MEASURE) project provides support to the Office of the U.S. Assistance Coordinator for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia (EUR/ACE) to oversee multiple areas of effort of non-humanitarian and non-military support for Ukraine and ensure the funds are directed toward the foreign policy and foreign assistance objectives for which they are intended. Monitoring data is analyzed and reported to all US Government (USG) partners involved in Ukraine assistance, Congress, and others. It will be used to make judgments as to the effectiveness of programs to meet USG foreign assistance objectives. Also, MEASURE will support US Government partners in having systems and frameworks in place to monitor the effectiveness of the assistance.
**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Cybersecurity Expert will work on Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection and will collaborate closely with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialists to provide expert guidance on enhancing Ukraine's cybersecurity capabilities. This includes capacity building and cybersecurity awareness activities. The Expert will support Field Monitoring Visits (FMV) in selected regions of Ukraine, focusing on the design, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of FMV efforts for activities implemented in governmental, critical infrastructure institutions, and universities.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design, planning, and execution of field monitoring exercises related to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection in selected regions of Ukraine.
- Design and/or review data collection instruments, including questionnaires for different target groups, ensuring data collected during FMV is valid, reliable, and up-to-date.
- Conduct primary data collection through observations, key informant interviews, and focus groups at partner assistance sites, ensuring partner interventions are performed as designed and data collection approaches are implemented with sufficient rigor.
- Provide critical input during the development and review of FMV reports, particularly regarding key findings, lessons learned, and actionable recommendations tailored to the Ukrainian forestry sector.
- Conduct and support data analysis, synthesizing research findings into comprehensive reports.
- Offer subject matter expertise on best practices in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure issues.
- Collaborate closely with team members to ensure successful implementation of FMV and related activities, integrating local context and sector-specific knowledge.
- Contribute to other related activities as requested by project management, ensuring alignment with broader objectives of forestry legality and conservation in Ukraine.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in information systems, information technology, or a related field is required.
- Minimum seven years of experience in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection at a midsize or large private company or governmental institution is required.
- Strong knowledge of IT, including hardware, software, and networks.
- Understanding of threats and vulnerabilities specific to critical infrastructure systems and techniques for incident response and crisis management in critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
- Proficiency in report writing and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to travel within Ukraine is required.
- Strong written and spoken proficiency in English and Ukrainian 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.
Project opportunity
U.S. Teams and Clients
Infrastructure (International Development)
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)
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