Manage project finances and approval requirements such as tracking incoming costs, projecting future expenditures, preparing financial reports, and supporting grant portfolio management. Coordinate with project clients. Track and ensure on-time completion of client deliverables and other tasks across multiple ongoing activities. Coordinate contractual and financial matters for the project, including managing subcontractors. Participate in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of project sta... more details
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’s Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Region has a vast portfolio of projects covering a wide range of topics in Colombia, Mexico, El Salvador, as well as DC-based projects global in scope. The LAC Region implements programs for USAID/Washington, bilateral USAID Missions throughout the LAC region, global activities for the Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Labor, and multiple activities for non-US government clients.
**Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position**
Position Summary:
The Project Manager (PM) will support Headquarters on projects in the LAC Region. The PM will be responsible for managing administrative, contractual, financial, and logistical aspects of the project. The PM will report to the Senior Project Manager (SPM). The preferred location for this role is in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.
Responsibilities:
- Manage project finances and approval requirements such as tracking incoming costs, projecting future expenditures, preparing financial reports, and supporting grant portfolio management.
- Coordinate with project clients.
- Track and ensure on-time completion of client deliverables and other tasks across multiple ongoing activities.
- Coordinate contractual and financial matters for the project, including managing subcontractors.
- Participate in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of project staff and consultants.
- Coordinate logistics and travel for Headquarters employees and short-term technical consultants.
- Work closely with MSI project team, including the Technical Director, Technical Managers, and SPM on ensuring the timeliness and quality of required deliverables, such as evaluation reports, design proposals, and presentations.
- Coordinate Organizational Conflict of Interest checks for proposals as well as provide business development and cost support on proposals.
- Participate in the formatting and editing of deliverables, ensuring USAID branding and high-quality visuals are incorporated.
- Provide technical support as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in international development, economics, or related field.
- Minimum two years of work experience required.
- Experience in recruitment is a plus.
- Experience in multitasking, meeting urgent deadlines, and adapting to changing priorities.
- Experience working in multi-cultural environments and building effective working relationships with clients and colleagues, including managing above as well as below.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required. Advanced expertise preferred.
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills required.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Spanish required.
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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.
Pay Transparency Statement:
We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant and equitable approach to employment compensation. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $62,000 to $69,000 USD.
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.
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