Organizational Development Specialist, USAID Organizational Development Project

at Management Systems International (MSI)
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Date Posted January 22, 2020
Category Consultancy
Job Type Contract
Currency ETB

Description

Proposal Summary: 

MSI is pursuing a five-year Organizational Development Project with the USAID Mission in Ethiopia for organizational development services, including the design and facilitation of both Mission-wide and team-centric events and activities; data collection and analysis of leadership values, behaviors and goals; and individual, team and executive coaching services. The objective of this activity is to advance USAID/Ethiopia’s continued support of the Mission’s Organizational Objectives, one of which is to create a Mission of Leaders. Under this activity, in addition to organizational development services, other services needed will include: leadership and staff development; change management in multi-cultural and/or international organizations; and strategic use of the Insights Discovery® Model.

 

**Please note: Ethiopian citizens are encouraged to apply for this position.**

 

Position Summary:

MSI is looking for an Organizational Development Specialist to support USAID/Ethiopia’s organizational development needs.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the COP and other Contractor team members to design and facilitate a participatory process in which the Mission will develop, manage and monitor a strategic plan for organizational development;
  • Develop and execute the delivery of organizational change management support processes relevant to the achievement of the Mission’s strategic plan and implementing the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS);
  • Design and deliver, or manage the design and delivery of leadership development training for Mission leadership and staff.
  • Coordinate with and, if appropriate, offer facilitated sessions in which the Insights Discovery assessment is offered to Mission leadership and staff.
  • Design and facilitate participatory processes in which Mission teams assess, develop and learn about new and improved programmatic and operational approaches and processes;
  • Conduct and/or arrange for the data collection and analysis of leadership values, behaviors, and goals to gauge readiness for organizational changes, acceptance of organizational change and gaps in performance;
  • Seek and take advantage of opportunities to strengthen Ethiopia and USAID/Ethiopia capacity to undertake organizational development efforts;
  • Facilitate the Mission’s knowledge and understanding of cutting-edge organizational development research so that staff are making informed choices in deciding on approaches and strategies.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, organizational Development, Human Resources, change management, consulting and HR functional experience;
  • At least five years of experience as a specialist delivering services in organizational development, adult learning or a related field.
  • Knowledge of and prior experience working on USAID-funded activities strongly preferred.
  • Satisfactory past performance in organizational development, adult education, coaching and/or staff counseling successes.
  • Experience working in Ethiopia or the region is desirable.
  • Superior communication skills, both written and oral, in English required; familiarity with Amharic is preferred.
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