Learning and Capacity Building Specialist, PIMMELA Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Manila, NCR (Job ID 40802)

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:

MSI is implementing the Philippines, Pacific Islands and Mongolia Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activity (PIMMELA) in the Philippines and across its geographic area of coverage, which includes 12 Pacific Island countries and Mongolia. PIMMELA will provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) support services to USAID Mission in the Philippines and across its geographic area of coverage. PIMMELA will work collaboratively with the Mission's staff and its implementing partners (IPs) to provide assistance in performance management; third party monitoring and verification; evaluation services; collaboration, learning and adapting (CLA); and monitoring and evaluation of the health portfolio.

**Please note: Only Filipino citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Learning and Capacity Building Specialist will take charge of developing, testing, and implementing capacity strengthening and learning methodologies/tools for USAID and its partners. The Specialist will design capacity building packages tailored for USAID and IP staff. This position will be shared between Components 4 and 5, with reporting responsibilities to the Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Director.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of comprehensive capacity building initiatives.
• Drive impactful workshops and learning events, ensuring engagement and knowledge transfer.
• Conduct thorough organizational assessments and develop customized capacity building plans.
• Champion a dynamic learning culture and foster robust knowledge sharing mechanisms.
• Offer expert technical assistance and personalized coaching to enhance individual and organizational capabilities.
• Keep track of progress of capacity building interventions to continually refine and optimize them.
• Forge strategic partnerships and cultivate collaborative relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
• Generate insightful documentation and reports, capturing the tangible outputs and transformative outcomes achieved through capacity building endeavors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education or other fields relevant to learning and capacity building required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in designing and implementing capacity building programs required.
• Experience in learning principles and capacity building methodologies required.
• Experience in international development or work with international aspects and counterparts.
• Experience with USAID preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CLA principles and their application required.
• Proficiency in relevant software/tools for knowledge management required.
• Ability to oversee quality control on work products required.
• Ability to work and travel to multi-cultural environments and build effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, partners, and colleagues required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, positive, and approachable. 
• Strong facilitation, training, and coaching skills required.
• Strong oral and written communication, attention to detail, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and team management skills required.
• Professional English capability required, both written and verbal 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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