Engineering Officer, Afghanistan
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global
international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing
specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined
Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International
Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together
with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals
worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200
projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in
countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI
implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical
areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and
performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development
and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit
our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary: During the last year, USAID has undertaken a
nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new
positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud
to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID
since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort.
USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals
for positions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, in the capital cities as well as
throughout the regions.
This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID’s mission to
promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan and Pakistan to more stable and
productive states, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable
economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan and
Pakistani citizens’ needs.
These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including
substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are
unaccompanied and require US Citizenship.
Position Summary:
The Engineering Officer will provide the full range of engineering analysis
and support services involving the planning and implementation of USAID
programs and full proposed activities. Contracts are one year to start,
renewable up to five years. Salary: $65,413.00-118,552.00 USD/year. Grade
and Series: FS-0301-02/03.
Responsibilities:
· Provide the full range of engineering analysis and support
services involving the planning and implementation programs and proposed
activities, including preparing portions of key USAID documents such as the
Country Strategic Plan (CSP), the Annual Report, and the Congressional
Budget Justification.
· Provide strategic and technical advice to USAID, development
partners, and implementing partners on infrastructure policies and issues.
· Prepare and present engineering reports (i.e. bid proposals,
deeds, environmental impact statements, etc.)
· Provide guidance to other USAID staff to resolve technical
infrastructure problems.
· Support the contracting activities for AVE and D/B activities,
construction management and services and project management activities,
direction of construction, operations and maintenance activities at project
sites.
· Provide support to the technical leadership of an engineering
program of national scope and impact.
· Supervise and mentor junior regional and national engineering
staff; develop and monitor staff work plans.
Qualifications:
· U.S. citizenship required. Candidates with dual
citizenship would need to renounce secondary citizenship.
· Candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances.
· Knowledge of and experience in the application of
engineering principles, practice, policy and techniques.
· Licensed engineer with Bachelor Degree, 7+ years of
experience, 3+ years relevant experience in developing countries.
Physical Qualifications:
Due to the rugged nature of these positions, all candidates will need to
meet minimal physical requirements in order to perform daily
responsibilities in Kabul, and most especially in the field.
· Civilians working in communities are required to wear 30-40 pounds of
body armor/helmet on a daily basis, as well as carry their daypack and
water, usually in a backpack weighing an additional 8-10pounds.
· All personnel working in the field are required to walk over uneven and
rocky terrain over long distances. This includes field patrols of 5 miles
or more to meet with local community members; these field patrols typically
occur 2-3 times per week. Generally, personnel will be on their feet 5-6
hours per day.
· Transportation by armored vehicles will be used. Personnel working in
the field are required to embark and disembark from such vehicles, which
have high clearances and limited individual space to sit and maneuver.
Clearances may be up to four feet off the ground, there will be high step
rails and/or ladder-type steps, and doorways may be smaller than those of
commercial vehicles
· Living conditions are austere. At many field posts, bedding consists of
canvas cots with mosquito netting.
· Field environment is challenging. Desert temperatures often reach
100-105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Personnel will be exposed to
intense sunlight for several hours at a time. Also, temperatures at night
and can become very cold; field personnel must take precautions against
frostbite.
· At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an
area under their own power due to security concerns.
Only candidates who have been selected as finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To see full position descriptions for the various openings, and to apply,
please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com.
Only candidates who have been selected as finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing
specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined
Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International
Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together
with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals
worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200
projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in
countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI
implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical
areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and
performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development
and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit
our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary: During the last year, USAID has undertaken a
nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new
positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud
to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID
since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort.
USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals
for positions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, in the capital cities as well as
throughout the regions.
This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID’s mission to
promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan and Pakistan to more stable and
productive states, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable
economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan and
Pakistani citizens’ needs.
These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including
substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are
unaccompanied and require US Citizenship.
Position Summary:
The Engineering Officer will provide the full range of engineering analysis
and support services involving the planning and implementation of USAID
programs and full proposed activities. Contracts are one year to start,
renewable up to five years. Salary: $65,413.00-118,552.00 USD/year. Grade
and Series: FS-0301-02/03.
Responsibilities:
· Provide the full range of engineering analysis and support
services involving the planning and implementation programs and proposed
activities, including preparing portions of key USAID documents such as the
Country Strategic Plan (CSP), the Annual Report, and the Congressional
Budget Justification.
· Provide strategic and technical advice to USAID, development
partners, and implementing partners on infrastructure policies and issues.
· Prepare and present engineering reports (i.e. bid proposals,
deeds, environmental impact statements, etc.)
· Provide guidance to other USAID staff to resolve technical
infrastructure problems.
· Support the contracting activities for AVE and D/B activities,
construction management and services and project management activities,
direction of construction, operations and maintenance activities at project
sites.
· Provide support to the technical leadership of an engineering
program of national scope and impact.
· Supervise and mentor junior regional and national engineering
staff; develop and monitor staff work plans.
Qualifications:
· U.S. citizenship required. Candidates with dual
citizenship would need to renounce secondary citizenship.
· Candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances.
· Knowledge of and experience in the application of
engineering principles, practice, policy and techniques.
· Licensed engineer with Bachelor Degree, 7+ years of
experience, 3+ years relevant experience in developing countries.
Physical Qualifications:
Due to the rugged nature of these positions, all candidates will need to
meet minimal physical requirements in order to perform daily
responsibilities in Kabul, and most especially in the field.
· Civilians working in communities are required to wear 30-40 pounds of
body armor/helmet on a daily basis, as well as carry their daypack and
water, usually in a backpack weighing an additional 8-10pounds.
· All personnel working in the field are required to walk over uneven and
rocky terrain over long distances. This includes field patrols of 5 miles
or more to meet with local community members; these field patrols typically
occur 2-3 times per week. Generally, personnel will be on their feet 5-6
hours per day.
· Transportation by armored vehicles will be used. Personnel working in
the field are required to embark and disembark from such vehicles, which
have high clearances and limited individual space to sit and maneuver.
Clearances may be up to four feet off the ground, there will be high step
rails and/or ladder-type steps, and doorways may be smaller than those of
commercial vehicles
· Living conditions are austere. At many field posts, bedding consists of
canvas cots with mosquito netting.
· Field environment is challenging. Desert temperatures often reach
100-105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Personnel will be exposed to
intense sunlight for several hours at a time. Also, temperatures at night
and can become very cold; field personnel must take precautions against
frostbite.
· At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an
area under their own power due to security concerns.
Only candidates who have been selected as finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To see full position descriptions for the various openings, and to apply,
please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com.
Only candidates who have been selected as finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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