Fiduciary Risk and Internal Controls Specialist (Proposal) (Finance)
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 Fiduciary Risk and Internal Controls Specialist will support the Lead in identifying financial and procedural risks across project implementation processes. This role includes conducting internal control reviews, documenting findings, and recommending practical risk mitigation strategies aligned with World Bank standards.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct internal control assessments at project and implementing partner levels.
• Document findings and risk factors affecting the reliability of financial management.
• Support the preparation of reports and matrices outlining fiduciary risks and mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with audit and financial monitoring teams to align findings.
• Support training of field monitors and partners in internal control and risk mitigation practices.
• Maintain documentation logs for risk reviews and follow-up actions.
• Assist with tools and templates for tracking fiduciary compliance.
• Contribute to capacity building initiatives related to financial risk management.
• Ensure all activities are in accordance with World Bank fiduciary policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 5 years of experience and a master's degree (in a relevant field) or a bachelor's degree (in a relevant field) with 7+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and donor financial policies required. Prior experience with World Bank strongly preferred.
• Experience in supporting risk assessments or audits in fragile or low-capacity environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using financial analysis and risk tracking tools.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to field sites if necessary.
U.S. Teams and Clients
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)
MSI 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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Additional Information
- Organization: 216 MSI
