Research
Assistant
Democracy,
Rights, & Governance Assessment
Scope of Work
 
 
Company Profile 
 
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a
Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history
of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in
the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development,
public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. For more information
on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
 
Project Summary
 
The USAID/Indonesia Monitoring & Evaluation Support Project
(MESP) works to improve the functioning and effectiveness of USAID’s
strategy and portfolio in Indonesia. MESP provides services in performance
monitoring, evaluation, assessment and analysis, training, knowledge sharing,
and learning events.
 
Under MESP, MSI has been
asked to conduct a Democracy, Rights,
& Governance Sector Assessment to inform Mission strategy and identify
needs and opportunities related to institutions and processes of democratic
governance in Indonesia.
 
Position Summary
 
MSI is seeking a Research Assistant for this USAID DRG Sector
Asessment. The Research Assistant will
take part in Assessment activities and will contribute to all activities and deliverables
of the assignment. The Assessment will begin in October 2017, with fieldwork
starting in mid-October. The completed Assessment report will be submitted to
MSI by the end of December 2017. The anticipated level of effort for the Research
Assistant is 35 workdays.
 
Please note: Only
Indonesian citizens are eligible for this
position
 
The purpose of
the DRG Sector Assessment is to inform USAID programming and activity
implementation in Indonesia, particularly related to the Mission’s objectives for
democracy, rights, and governance. The results of this Assessment will be used
by the DRG Office and Mission Program Office for the following purposes:
 
·        
Develop an
effective, sector-appropriate strategy for program development in Indonesia.
·        
Set the direction
of DRG integration across USAID/Indonesia’s country strategy.
·        
Position USAID as
an effective partner in helping Indonesia achieve its democracy, rights, and
governance objectives.
·        
Inform

implementation of DRG and other sector programs by USAID.
 

To provide
USAID with comprehensive and useful input for strategic planning, the DRG
Sector Assessment should respond to the following points:

 
·        
What are the key
issues impacting democracy, rule of law, rights, and governance in Indonesia?
·        
What are the trends
regarding the issues identified?
·        
Who are the main
actors and institutions related to the issues identified?
·        
Where are the key
opportunities for USAID to effect meaningful outcomes related to identified
issues, and to GOI/USG priorities for Indonesia?
·        
Within these issues, what are USAID’s potential comparative
advantages for programming, in terms of the Mission’s position, relationships,
expertise, and prior and ongoing programs.
·        
What opportunities exist for USAID’s DRG programming on
identified issues to be integrated into other USAID/Indonesia or State
Department programs in other sectors or on cross-cutting issues?
 
Position Responsibilities
 
·        
Support the
Assessment team to help ensure that the Assessment implementation and Report
address all issues and requirements in the USAID-approved Statement of Work.
·        
Participate in
the team planning with other team members, MESP, and USAID.
·        
Contribute to the
development of the Assessment Work Plan, including the detailed schedule for
information gathering and analysis, and interview instruments for Assessment
fieldwork.
·        
Assist the Assssment team in preparation and collection
of primary or secondary data, including library research, semi-structured
interviews, and other data collection methodologies.
·        
Take notes or
recordings of data gathering sessions, including interviews and group
discussions.
·        
Analyze collected
data. Maintain records of data collection activities.
·        
Provide administrative arrangements for the fieldwork of the
Assesment team.
·        
Arrange meeting
space and other logistics necessary for Assessment implementation.
·        
Support presentation
of Assessment findings to donors, helping develop presentation materials.
·        
Contribute to the
writing of the Assessment Report, as directed by the Assessment Team Leader.

• Undertake other tasks required for the successful completion of the Assessment,
  as directed by the Team Leader.

 
Qualifications
 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience working on
  research, assessment, or evaluation activities on relevant topic areas.
• Familiarity and experience with issues of democracy,
  rights, and governance in Indonesia is an advantage.
• Excellent skills in MS Office, including Excel
  and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and complete work within tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• English fluency is an advantage.

 
 
Only candidates who have been
selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
 

To apply: Please submit
your CV with subject “DRG Assessment, Research Assistant” and email to: idnmesprecruit@msiworldwide.com

No later than June 9, 2017