Institutional Strengthening Specialist, PDP 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: For the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists (PDP) is a program of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). PDP aims to contribute to improving the institutional and operational capacity of governmental and non-governmental actors involved in the protection of human rights defenders and journalists. Through this program, it is intended to support the generation of a safer civic space for the exercise of freedom of expression and the defense of rights. PDP will work through August 2026 and engages with counterparts and allies at the federal and state levels.
**Please note: Only Mexican citizens are eligible for this position** Position Summary: The Institutional Strengthening Specialist will support the design of protection actions with government entities, aimed at safeguarding the safety and integrity of journalists and human rights defenders. The Specialist will develop and implement tools and technical interventions intended to strengthen the capacity of Mexican government institutions (GOM) at the federal and state levels to protect human rights defenders and journalists.
Responsibilities: Provide institutional strengthening tools to governmental counterparts to enhance their protection processes. Conduct sessions on best practices and lessons learned in institutional strengthening in an interinstitutional manner. Provide support to government entities for a determined period to institutionalize processes and tools, achieving sustainable improvement. Offer specialized assistance and advice to governmental counterparts for the implementation of effective protection strategies aimed at journalists and human rights defenders. Develop technical and methodological instruments, such as guides, manuals, or protocols, that facilitate the implementation of protection actions by governmental institutions. Develop innovative methodologies to share best practices and lessons learned among protection entities. Collaborate in the creation and improvement of interinstitutional coordination mechanisms to ensure an efficient and cohesive response to threats and aggressions. Coordinate the implementation of specialized technical instruments in the protection of human rights defenders and journalists. Coordinate training and specialization programs on protection for public servants at the national and state levels. Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in law, political science, or a related field is required. Minimum two years of experience with the public sector and/or international cooperation in programs to improve institutional government processes in the field of human rights required. Experience in coordinated work with government agencies. Experience in the development of methodologies, protocols, and/or tools in the field of protection and institutional strengthening with a focus on human rights and gender perspective. Strong writing and spelling skills. Proficiency in office software. Proficiency 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.
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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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