Management System International Recruits Capacity Analysis

MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Since our founding, MSI has grown in size and scope, with over 100 projects under management worldwide. We have significantly expanded our technical expertise to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, human development, and natural resource management Position: Capacity Analysis of African Agricultural Institutions, West Africa Location: West Africa Job Description: Capacity Analysis of African Agricultural Institutions, West Africa Project/Proposal Summary: To conduct an institutional assessment of several regional agricultural institutions in West Africa. The assessment will look at the organizational structures, programs and skills required to support USAID's Feed the Future Initiative. Position Summary: Field work will take place over a four week period, beginning in March 2011. Travel will be required to a number of countries including Ghana, Mali, Benin, and Nigeria. Responsibilities: • Review the institutional capacities of African institutions involved in implementing USAID's Feed the Future initiative. This will include government, private sector, NGOs and training and research institutes; • Assessments will review the capacities of organizations implementing and managing programs to increase agricultural productivity and will recommend actions to strengthen required management and technical capacities; • Responsibilities will include analysis of institutional capacity, SWOT analysis, process facilitation, and development of recommendations to strengthen organizational performance. Qualifications: • Experience working to increase agricultural productivity in Africa; • Experience in conducting organizational analysis and/or evaluations, or in designing or implementing agricultural development projects in Africa; • Excellent analytic skills; • Familiarity with USAID program and project systems; • French and English fluency required; • Degree in a related field, such as development management, management, organizational development, or agricultural development and management; advanced degree preferred; • Excellent writing and interpersonal skills and a history of working on multi-disciplinary evaluation and assessment teams; • Ten years or more of experience working with programs to improve agricultural productivity in Africa; • Experience in working with African Regional Economic Communities, such as COMESA and SADC, is desirable. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Apply Online Here