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  • Posted: Dec 15, 2016
    Deadline: Jan 13, 2016
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    Management Systems International (MSI) is an international development consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. and founded in 1981 by Marina Fanning and Larry Cooley. In 2008, MSI became a part of Coffey International Development, a global developing consulting firm with headquarters in Australia. MSI and Coffey International Development have more than ...
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    Local Trade Specialist, Nigeria

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 7 years
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 

    Position Summary

    • The Local Trade Specialist will provide trade-specific subject matter expertise, with a focus on regional agricultural, transport, and value-chain sectors in West Africa; knowledge or experience with ECOWAS or other regional organizations is also welcome.
    • This individual will be primarily responsible for providing support for interviews, including conducting or facilitating interviews, providing input on survey instruments, and assisting with communications and logistics for interviews.
    • This person may also assist with the development of discussion guides, training materials for facilitators, and quality assurance, as needed.

    Responsibilities
    Subject Matter Input and Research:

    • Conduct preliminary directed research on activities and opportunities, such as changes in the local context (e.g. political transitions) related to field work.
    • Inform and advise the MSI team on potential challenges surrounding interviews.
    • Provide data collection (i.e. interview), translation, and communications support to the evaluation team during one or both Phases of field work, as needed.
    • Accompany evaluation team members on site visits in Lagos, Nigeria and participate in any necessary data collection activities including overseeing interviews.
    • Provide follow-up research and/or data collection where requested by MSI.
    • Provide input on design and survey documentation, instruments, and protocol deliverables to ensure a high-level of rigor and gender sensitivity are applied and implemented.
    • Provide follow-up research where requested by MSI.

    Communication:

    • Assist in scheduling and confirming interviews.
    • Provide updates to MSI via email before and after the field work on a regular basis.
    • Participate in planning conversations with members of the evaluation team via telephone/Skype and e-mail.
    • Assist with field work coordination, including interviewing and meeting with stakeholders and representatives of the WATH implementation team.
    • Provide translation assistance for documentation, survey instruments, and conversations/interviews.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum 5 years' experience in trade- or value chain-related programming, project management, research, or analysis. Journalists who have covered WATH-related sectors may also be considered.
    • Experience in the agriculture, transportation, or the trade sector in a government or regional organization.
    • Excellent organizational skills.
    • Experience working in survey research, conducting interviews, and preparing results.
    • Demonstrated attention to detail, flexibility, resourcefulness, and creative problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work independently as well as with all levels of management and staff.
    • Reliable and trustworthy.
    • Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

    Education:

    • Master's Degree in a relevant social science, business, or agriculture-related field, or a bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience.

    Other:

    • Knowledge of USAID trade-related programs a major plus.

    Method of Application

    Note

    • Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
    • No phone calls, please.
    • MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
    Interested and qualified? Go to Management Systems International - MSI on chc-tbe-taleo-net.careerliaison.com to apply

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