Various Positions

Project/Proposal Summary: The USAID/Lebanon program entitled Citizens for Change in Lebanon will develop and scale up civil society and media programming through an approach that capitalizes on civil society and media investments in policy analysis, advocacy, awareness-raising, media, networking, and community engagement. The program objective is to strengthen civil society’s ability to act as a catalyst for change through civic advocacy, activism, and participation. Positions Available: Civil Society Program Specialist • Identify potential civil society grantees and grant activities • Develop civic engagement, social entrepreneurship, and capacity-building grants • Manage implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all grants within assigned portfolio • Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to grantees throughout the grant cycle Media Program Specialist • Develop media outreach plan and guidelines for developing grant-specific media strategies • Identify potential media-related grantees and activities, esp. social media • Work with potential partners to develop media grants and activities • Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to grantees throughout the grant cycle Grants Manager • Maintain grant management policies, procedures, and practices • Ensure compliance standards for USAID grants funding • Develop grant budgets in collaboration with program specialists • Prepare grant agreements and maintain a system of documentation for each grant Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist • Consult with USAID and key partners to finalize and operationalize an M&E system that is streamlined and meets the management needs of all parties • Confirm baselines and targets to finalize and then implement the project’s proposed PMEP • Effectively monitor progress and demonstrate results Finance and Accounting Manager • Manage budgeting, accounting and financial records for grants and operations • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting • Pay and account for grant and non-grant-related expenditures • Manage bank account and monitor bank balances Office Manager/Administrative Assistant • Provide overall administrative support to program team • Maintain adequate level of office supplies • Maintain office filing system and personnel records Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. The firm has specific expertise in the fields of civil society strengthening and democracy and governance. Over the last 10 years, MSI has conducted 11 short- and long-term projects in Lebanon. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. To apply, please send your resume and biodata form to lebanonproject@msi-inc.com as soon as possible. Only finalists will be contacted.