Specialist – Physical Monitoring, World Bank Third Party Monitoring (Proposal Position) Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Arlington, VA (Job ID 2-80-93-50134)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is bidding to provide Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) services under a World Bank Framework Agreement to support project oversight in fragile and conflict-affected settings globally. The initial framework agreement will span five years, with a possible extension of an additional five years based on performance. TPM activities may be conducted in regions including Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, with specific country assignments determined by purchase orders. The objective is to independently monitor implementation progress, fiduciary compliance, and environmental and social safeguards across a range of World Bank-financed operations. Through physical site visits, financial reviews, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven reporting, MSI will help ensure that project funds are used for their intended purposes and in accordance with legal and procedural standards. The work will be delivered in close coordination with the World Bank and implementing partners, with an emphasis on adaptive methods, secure data handling, and local engagement.

Position Summary:

The Specialist – Physical Monitoring will support the implementation of field monitoring assignments including data collection, site verification, infrastructure assessment, and compliance checks across World Bank-financed projects. The role will involve working closely with field teams, providing technical inputs, and ensuring the quality and consistency of data collected for physical monitoring deliverables. This position may involve periodic travel to FCV countries and field locations under task orders.

Responsibilities:

·       Conduct site visits and field assessments based on approved monitoring frameworks.

·       Collect and document physical verification data related to project infrastructure, goods, services, and beneficiaries.

·       Support the development and field testing of physical monitoring tools and instruments.

·       Ensure data quality through direct observation, supervisor collaboration, and follow-up with field teams.

·       Assist with logistics planning and coordination for field monitoring activities.

·       Collaborate with engineers, social scientists, and safeguards experts as needed.

·       Input and organize field data into digital platforms for analysis and reporting.

·       Contribute to written reports and presentations based on field findings.

·       Support training and mentoring of local enumerators or field monitors.

Qualifications:

·       A minimum of 5 years of experience and a master's degree (in a relevant field such as engineering, public administration, or international development) or a bachelor's degree (in a relevant field) with 7+ years of experience.

·       Experience with field data collection, site assessments, and verification of infrastructure or assets.

·       Familiarity with World Bank or donor-funded projects and safeguards policies preferred.

·       Ability to use digital data collection tools and contribute to quality assurance.

·       Strong organizational and coordination skills in remote or insecure environments.

·       Fluency in English required; knowledge of other languages a plus.

·       Willingness and ability to travel to field locations in FCV settings.

U.S. Teams and Clients

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)

MSI Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Reasonable Accommodations: 

If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page .Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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