What are the responsibilities and job description for the Objective 3 Lead, Advancing Digital Democracy position at Tetra Tech?
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 digital development; 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 and works domestically as well.
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Proposal Summary :
MSI is pursuing the USAID Advancing Digital Democracy program. The purpose of this activity is to foster open, secure, and inclusive digital democracies in which data-driven technologies advance, rather than undermine, democratic values and respect for human rights.
Position Summary :
The Objective Three Lead will provide technical direction for all activities supporting engagement of civil society and citizens in democracy and human rights issues involving technology. They will support local and / or regional civil society organizations to promote respect for human rights obligations across the digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities :
- Lead a team of technical experts supporting activities engaging and strengthening civic actors to monitor, advocate and influence the government and private sector regarding digital technologies intersecting with democracy and human rights issues.
- Promote collaboration and learning initiatives through engagement with global or regional networks of civil society actors.
- Support monitoring, advocacy, and reporting of technology-facilitated human rights violations; conduct digital security audits; and strengthen community emergency response teams, hotlines, and / or other forms of rapid support to civic actors experiencing cyberattacks.
- Work with communications professionals to develop public information campaigns.
- Coordinate trainings with civil society actors to strengthen their digital security capabilities.
- Coordinate information sharing and learning sessions across civic actors to facilitate innovative approaches to the promotion of rights-respecting practices and accountability for protecting human rights.
- Manage the project budget, including expenditures and allocation and / or reallocation of funds as necessary for the accomplishment of project goals.
- Ensure timely delivery of program inputs, deliverables, and reports.
Qualifications :
At MSI Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols.
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.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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