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 Infrastructure Specialist will provide engineering oversight for infrastructure projects by conducting technical inspections, verifying asset quality, and monitoring civil works to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards. This role liaises closely with implementing agency (IA) engineers to support effective project implementation and quality assurance. The Specialist will work within complex Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) contexts and ensure alignment with World Bank operational guidelines and infrastructure safeguards.

 

Responsibilities:

·       Conduct technical inspections and quality verification of infrastructure assets and civil works to ensure compliance with design specifications and contractual requirements.

·       Monitor ongoing civil works activities, identifying and addressing technical issues to maintain project quality and timelines.

·       Liaise regularly with implementing agency engineers and contractors to coordinate technical oversight and resolve engineering challenges.

·       Review engineering documentation, progress reports, and quality assurance records to validate project status and compliance.

·       Identify risks and recommend corrective actions related to infrastructure quality and safety.

·       Support capacity building and knowledge sharing with project teams and implementing partners.

·       Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and documentation for World Bank review and project monitoring.

·       Engage in adaptive learning to improve infrastructure monitoring methodologies, especially in FCV contexts.

 

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

·       Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in infrastructure project oversight, including technical inspections and quality assurance of civil works.

·       Demonstrated experience working in Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) contexts and understanding the unique challenges these settings present.

·       Regional experience in one or more World Bank regions (Africa East & West, East Asia and Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Latin America & Caribbean, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, South Asia).

·       Proven ability to liaise effectively with implementing agency engineers and contractors.

·       Strong technical knowledge of engineering standards, asset verification, and civil works monitoring.

·       Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

·       Fluency in English is required; proficiency in relevant regional languages is a plus.

 

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.

Additional Information Organization: 216 MSI