Data Collection Lead (Proposal)

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 Data Collection Lead will be responsible for overseeing the design, planning, and implementation of field data collection activities across all TPM assignments. This includes selecting appropriate data collection methods, developing protocols, coordinating enumerator recruitment and training, and ensuring quality assurance during fieldwork. The Data Collection Lead will ensure that data collection is timely, efficient, and aligned with World Bank standards and TPM objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of data collection methodologies and field protocols.
• Develop survey instruments and ensure contextual and cultural appropriateness.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of enumerators and field supervisors.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for large-scale field data collection in FCV settings.
• Supervise real-time monitoring and troubleshooting during data collection rounds.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with M&E, QA, and technical teams to align data collection with analytical needs.
• Prepare data collection summaries, fieldwork debriefs, and lessons learned documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tools and processes based on field experience.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public policy, international development, statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading data collection for evaluations or monitoring assignments.
• Prior World Bank experience and strong knowledge of World Bank monitoring protocols required.
• Demonstrated experience organizing fieldwork in complex environments, including FCV settings.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and digital data collection tools.
• Experience managing large field teams and coordinating logistics under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to field locations as necessary.
  
  

U.S. Teams and Clients

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)

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Additional Information

• Organization: 216 MSI