Project Manager/Team Leader, Housing Repair for People's Empowerment (HOPE), World Bank Third Party Monitoring Consulting Services in Management Systems International / MSI

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:  

The Housing Repair for People's Empowerment (HOPE) Project in Ukraine is an initiative aimed at addressing the housing needs of communities affected by conflict or disaster. The third-party monitoring (TPM) program will monitor the reconstruction of housing units, ensuring that the efforts adhere to World Bank social and environmental guidelines, as well as monitoring the financial management of the reconstruction funds.

Position Summary: 

The Project Manager (PM)/Team Leader (TL) will oversee the TPM program, ensuring its execution meets high technical and operational standards. Serving as the primary contact for clients and field stakeholders, the PM will lead a team of research, reporting, and learning professionals to ensure the project's success. This includes managing project work planning and implementation. The PM/TL will work closely with MSI’s home office and senior leadership to deliver the project, ensuring it is well-resourced and supported. Additionally, the PM will be responsible for all contract deliverables, including client reporting and overall project compliance. This is a full-time role based in Kyiv, Ukraine, for a one-year term (extension is likely), contingent upon funding.
 

*Please note: Ukrainian citizens are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Kyiv.*

Responsibilities:         

• Provide strategic direction and comprehensive management of the project, including oversight of financial and contract management.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients and key stakeholders, including representatives from the Government of Ukraine, civil society, and other donors.
• Recruit, supervise, and manage project staff.
• Oversee data collection processes and ensure the production of high-quality reports that meet client expectations.
• Ensure timely achievement of project objectives and adherence to reporting requirements.
• Lead coordination efforts for the implementation of project activities with various partners, subcontractors, and grantees.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant rules and regulations, especially concerning financial and grant management.
• Contribute to the development and periodic review of the project’s overall approach, strategy, implementation schedule, and work plans.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree or equivalent in the field of Economics, Business Management, Engineering, or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing or managing monitoring programs.
• Experience in at least 2 substantially completed similar contracts/assignments as Project Manager within the period from 2017 to 2023 inclusive.
• Prior work experience in the Region/Ukraine.
• Must be willing to be based in Ukraine. 
• Experience in implementation of projects funded by international financial institutions (preferably the World Bank).
• Prior experience in managing staff for monitoring programs
• Experience writing monitoring reports and conducting both quantitative and qualitative field research preferred.
• Strong adaptability and problem-solving abilities, particularly in post-conflict or recovery environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and developing staff, subcontractors and consultants to achieve expected results.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytic, interpersonal and management skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; proficiency in Ukrainian is highly preferred.

At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

 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 email [email protected] with “Reasonable Accommodations” in the title. 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.
 

To apply: email [email protected]