200 12th Street South, Suite 1200 Arlington, VA 22202 USA

Project Summary:

The purpose of USAID’s Obirodh: Road to Tolerance Program is to identify and implement small grant activities that understand and challenge the drivers of violent extremism (VE) in Bangladesh. The program is built upon an active learning model that applies research and pilot community programs to test the existing thinking on how to prevent and counter violent extremism (P/CVE) to determine which approaches are most suited for Bangladesh. Although there is a growing body of PVE and VE research and literature, there is limited knowledge and understanding about the specific emerging trends and drivers within Bangladesh. The research will contribute to the design of pilot activities that will remain fast, collaborative, and innovative in addressing VE in Bangladesh.

The program initiated in the fall of 2017 and scheduled to end by the end of 2020. During the final half of implementation, Obirodh intends to focus working closely with local civil society organizations and government counterparts to enhance local understanding of VE and improve their capacity to independently prevent the spread of VE in Bangladesh.

**Please note: Only Bangladeshi citizens are eligible for this position.**

Position Summary:

Obirodh is seeking a short-term STTA to support the position of Learning Manager for approximately four months. This STTA will report to the Director of Research and the Learning Manager and will be responsible for conducting routine After Action Reviews of completed field and research projects, drafting write ups and analysis of findings, preparing monthly learning reflection slides, and contributing overarching learning from projects to a coordinate learning tracker. The STTA will be required to have excellent management skills, excellent English and Bangla reading and writing, an advanced degree in the social sciences, and very strong personal engagement skills. The STTA will be required to coordinate both internally across office departments and in the field and will require extensive travel across Bangladesh.

Responsibilities:

• Report to Learning Manager and Director of Research
• Prepare AARs at the completion of every field and research activity, to include extensive KIIs and FGDs which must be distilled into concrete learning
• Develop monthly Learning Reflection Slides based on AARs
• Travel to conduct AARs and to conduct random learning evaluations in the field
• Share learning lessons for the quarterly review
• Refine ongoing Learning tracker and Failure snapshot for program learning
• Work with Grantees, Beneficiaries, and senior office staff daily
• Occasional support to the Capacity Building Manager, Learning Development Network (LDN)

Requirements:

• Available to travel very frequently and extensively
• Excellent and positive attitude
• Advanced skills reading, writing, and speaking in English and Bangla
• Able to distill complex conversations and topics into clear action points
• Advanced degree in Social Sciences
• Strong support for Principles of Ethnic, Religious, Gender, and National equality among peoples
• Desire to support Tolerance, Respect, Diversity, Human Rights, and Democracy in Bangladesh
• Be a positive and supportive team member and communicator

Availability:

• Immediately
• Hours: 20-40 per week, as needed
• Able to travel frequently, extensively, and on short notice across BD

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
This position is contingent upon USAID approval

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please submit your application and CV to Meherin.Masud@msiworldwide.com by 14th October 2019