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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.

Project Summary: 

The goal of the USAID/OTI Moldova Resilience Initiative (MRI) is to strengthen support for a democratic, European Moldova. USAID/OTI and MSI will work with a coalition of civic, media, and government stakeholders in support of program goals. The program will operate primarily through a small grants mechanism and will rely on ongoing analysis of the local context to inform programming.

**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position.**

Position Summary:

The Digital Media Expert will support the MRI in efforts to ensure local partners have the tools and expertise to amplify their work and grow an online community. The Expert will work with both MRI program staff and partners to continue to diversify and grow the online media environment in Moldova with entertainment and fact-based content. This is a short-term, remote assignment with an expected level of effort of 20 days and the possibility of travel to Chisinau, Moldova.

Responsibilities:

• Identify recommendations on how to foster a social media community of independent Romanian and Russian-language Moldovan editorial, political, and journalist content creators.
• Identify gaps and recommend adjustments to the program’s approach and activity-level investments in digital media, particularly with regard to its monitoring and evaluation approaches and in light of the absence of monetization in the Moldovan space.
• Contribute and respond to research questions provided by the MRI project team.
• Hold weekly calls with program leadership, technical advisors, and staff.
• Produce a desk review of relevant research and documentation provided by the MRI program, conduct independent research on social media trends and influencers relevant to the program, and lead KIIs with program leadership, staff, and partners.
• Draft a report which responds to the research questions and provides recommendations to foster a social media community in Moldova.
• Provide follow-on consultations with approximately 4-5 current MRI partners to develop actionable strategies for audience growth.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in journalism, public administration, or another relevant field is required.
• Minimum five years of experience working in the communications field, specifically digital media, is required.
• Experience with USAID-funded or other international organization projects and familiarity with USAID communications policies is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a stressful environment and with partners from different cultural and professional backgrounds is required.
• Ability to travel to Moldova is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. 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.

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