Tetra Tech Hiring for Travel Coordinator, Youth and Climate Change Activity, Remote at United States Full Time

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:
Through the USAID-funded Governance Integration for Stabilization and Resilience (GISR MENA) Task Order, MSI is launching the Youth and Climate Change Activity which aims to increase engagement of YLOs/YSOs in MENA that seek to advance climate mitigation and/or adaptation initiatives through grants awards. This activity also aims to strengthen each grantees’ technical and organizational capacities to implement and sustain climate efforts. In parallel, a shared learning agenda will be adopted to build the evidence base for YLO/YSOs working in climate action, as well as foster peer learning, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities between grantees and other networks in this space. This includes facilitating grantees potential representation and engagement at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties 27 (UNFCCC COP 27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

**Please note: All citizenships are eligible for this position.**

Position Summary:
The Travel Coordinator will, on a short-term basis, provide travel coordination support for a youth delegation attending events around the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) event in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from November 7-18, 2022. Reporting to and working with the Project Manager and Team Leader, the Travel Coordinator will carry out the tasks listed below. The anticipated timeline for this assignment is June – November 2022.

Responsibilities:
Coordinate pre-departure, travel, lodging, and transit logistics for all travelers to and from Egypt or potentially another location.

Ensure travel and lodging is compliant with relevant USAID contract regulations.

Provide assistance to travelers and project teams in the event of flight cancelations or re-bookings when necessary.

Research and assist project teams in obtaining required visas for travel.

Research COVID-19 related entry and transit requirements and considerations.

Arrange for timely shipment of documents and other materials for travel.

Monitor travel and intelligence provider alerts and develop solutions to near-term issues potentially affecting travel such as inclement weather, organized strikes, global events, etc.

Maintain accurate files on each traveler including all backup documentation for each trip.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required.

Minimum three years of direct experience required, preferably in logistical planning, event planning or other operational roles with work at an internationally-focused organization.

Knowledge of USG regulations required. Knowledge of USAID regulations preferred.

Demonstrated attention to detail, flexibility, reliability, resourcefulness, and creative problem-solving skills.

Experience working independently as well as with all levels of management and staff.

Experience handling multiple tasks requiring a high degree of attention to detail with changing levels of priority.

Experience in international work and/or travel strongly desired.

Prior employment working with visa procurement strongly desired.

Fluency in English 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.

Reasonable Accommodations:
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.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.