Job Description

Practice area(s): Agriculture and Food Security

Location(s): Freetown, Sierra Leone

Duration: Contract Employee

Classification: Project

Hire Type(s): In-Country Applicant

Experience: 1-5 Years

The USAID STOPS Spillover project in Sierra Leone, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development in collaboration with Tufts University Consortium, is currently accepting expressions of interest for a Risk Analysis and Communication Specialist. This position will be located in the main project office in Freetown.

STOP Spillover is a USAID-funded project to anticipate and reduce risks posed by known emerging zoonotic diseases that move from animals to humans. Tufts University, together with an international consortium of partners is working collaboratively to implement the STOP project in eight countries in Africa and Asia over the next five years (October 2020 to September 2025). The Risk Analysis and Communication (RAC) Country Team Member will focus on risk analysis; risk assessment; risk characterization; risk communication; risk management; and community risk-based surveillance.

Required Qualifications:

*Bachelor’s Degree in risk analysis, behavior change communication, public health, epidemiology, or a related degree. Masters preferred.

*At least 5 years experience in addressing global health security, understanding population health and its determinants, hazards and exposure pathways for disease, risk identifying hazards and exposure pathways for disease, and/or designing reduction strategies.

*Demonstrated research skills in both qualitative and quantitative methods (design, implementation, and analysis) *Excellent computer skills and oral and written communication skills required.

*Ability to travel to the field (50% time)

Desired Qualifications

*Research and publication experience a plus

*Experience working in the field of zoonotic disease risk reduction a plus

Candidates must be Sierra Leone citizens or currently living in Sierra Leone and legally eligible to work in Sierra Leone. Women and youth are encouraged to apply.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process: * Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format

Please ensure that your Cover Letter and CV/Resume are uploaded and submit only the requested documentation as part of your application. Incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay the processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. 

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 21,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 450 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.

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