Gender-based Violence Advisor, USAID/DRC Peacebuilding and Biodiversity Conservation, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Kinshasa, Kinshasa (Job ID 41926)

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.

Proposal Summary:  
MSI is pursuing the USAID's building and enabling environment for resilient communities and sustainable livelihoods in the Mbomou-Uele Region activity. The purpose of this program is to support conflict prevention activities while creating and strengthening community resilience and social cohesion. On a parallel track, the activity will address the threats and drivers for biodiversity conservation in the Mbomou-Uele region (northeastern DRC and southeastern Central African Republic (CAR)).

Position Summary: 
MSI is seeking a Gender-based Violence Advisor to lead programming to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) and strengthen the resilience of survivors of sexual violence. This will be a full-time position based in Kinshasa, DRC. This position is contingent upon award.

**Please note: Congolese citizens are highly encouraged to apply**

Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic vision, management and technical direction of program activities related to responding and preventing GBV, including developing referral processes and outreach activities.
  
• Develop activities to strengthen the resilience of survivors of gender-based violence.
  
• Lead the development of aspects of the work plan related to community resilience.
  
• Conduct gender analyses to inform program approaches and strategies.
  
• Build relationships with relevant local and international stakeholders.
  
• Collaborate with Community Resilience, Livelihoods, and Biodiversity advisors to sequence, layer, and integrate activities across disciplines.
  
• Collaborate with operations, monitoring & evaluation, grants, and other program teams to implement, monitor, and closeout activities.
  
• Coordinate with USAID/DRC, as required by Chief of Party.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in international development, social work, public health, or other relevant field.
• Eight (8) to Ten (10) years of professional experience in implementing programs that counter sexual violence.
• Five (5) years of experience working in Democratic Republic of Congo and/or Central African Republic.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with national and local government counterparts and civil society organizations.
• Strong interpersonal, supervision, and written/oral communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French 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.

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