Human Rights Protection Expert, US State Department Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit Services for Reporting

Project Summary
The U.S. State Department-funded Monitoring, Evaluation and Audit Service for Ukraine (MEASURE) project provides support to the Office of the U.S. Assistance Coordinator for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia (EUR/ACE) to oversee multiple areas of effort of non-humanitarian and non-military support for Ukraine and ensure the funds are directed toward the foreign policy and foreign assistance objectives for which they are intended. Monitoring data is analyzed and reported to all US Government (USG) partners involved in Ukraine assistance, Congress, and others. It will be used to make judgments as to the effectiveness of programs to meet USG foreign assistance objectives. Also, MEASURE will support US Government partners in having systems and frameworks in place to monitor the effectiveness of the assistance.

• Please note: only Ukrainian citizens are eligible for this position **

Position Summary
The Sectoral Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Human Rights Protection will collaborate closely with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialists to provide expert guidance and enhance MEASURE's human rights capacities. The SME will support Field Monitoring Visits (FMVs) in selected regions of Ukraine, focusing on the design, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of FMV efforts for activities implemented with governmental, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and public serviceinstitutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, planning, and execution of field monitoring exercises related to human-centered reintegration, with a focus on civilians released from Russian captivity, individuals detained due to the war in occupied territories, and those affected by Russian aggression.
• Design and/or review data collection instruments, including questionnaires for different target groups.
• Conduct primary data collection at partner assistance sites, ensuring partner interventions are performed as designed and data collection approaches are implemented with sufficient rigor.
• Provide critical input during the development and review of FMV reports.
• Conduct and support data analysis, synthesizing research findings into comprehensive reports.
• Offer subject matter expertise on best practices in human rights protection issues.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure the successful implementation of FMV and related activities, integrating local context and sector-specific knowledge.

Qualifications

• A master's degree or equivalent in a relevant academic field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the relevant field is required.
• Experience in protecting the rights of persons affected by armed aggression against Ukraine.
• Experience working in government agencies or CSOs in handling citizen inquiries related to the protection of their rights and freedoms.
• Understanding of the local context related to the protection of human rights and freedoms.
• Proficiency in report writing and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel within Ukraine is required.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian is required.

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
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Project opportunity

United Kingdom and Europe Teams and Clients

Democracy, Rights, and Governance (International Development)

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)

Additional Information

• Organization: 216 MSI