Practice area(s): Agriculture and Food Security

Location(s): Freetown, Sierra Leone

Duration: Contract Employee

Classification: Project

Hire Type(s): In-Country Applicant

Experience: 6-9 Years

The World-Bank-funded Sierra Leone Shock Responsive Social Protection Project, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest for a Program Coordinator. This position will be based in Freetown.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting Tetra Tech's project implementation team, coordinating activities and communication with key project stakeholders in Sierra Leone in support of project objectives. The Program Coordinator will provide logistical and administrative support to facilitate communication, information sharing, organizing events and meetings, and coordinating any other field-based activities with supervision from Tetra Tech's Technical Director and Program Manager. The Program Coordinator will participate in technical activities or lead components as requested, including data collection, research, review and input to final reports and products, and other related duties as requested.

Responsibilities:

* Provide logistical and administrative support to facilitate communication and information sharing

*Assist with organizing events and meetings, and coordinating any other field-based activities.

* Participate in technical activities or lead components as requested including data collection, research, review and input to final reports and products, and other related duties as requested.

*Other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

*Advanced degree in disaster management or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience in Sierra Leone, preferably with experience in positions of responsibility in international development/humanitarian assistance programs, disaster risk management, institutional capacity building for disaster preparedness, social protection and safety nets, emergency management and contingency planning. OR Bachelor's degree in disaster management or related field and at least 7 years of relevant professional work experience in Sierra Leone, preferably with experience in positions of responsibility in international development/humanitarian assistance programs, disaster risk management, institutional capacity building for disaster preparedness, social protection and safety nets, emergency management and contingency planning.

*Previous experience managing, supporting, or implementing national disaster response programming, or shock-responsive social protection in Sierra Leone and advantage. Direct experience providing operational or technical support to NaCSA or NDMA strongly preferred.

*A minimum of least three years in positions of responsibility and substantive experience designing, leading, and/or implementing disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response activities, or shock-responsive social protection initiatives, with an emphasis on systems strengthening, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement with municipal, national, and regional entities.

*Demonstrated experience in supporting or leading consultative processes, including joint work planning, workshops and conferences, presentations, and other participatory events strongly preferred.

*Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Required.

*Sierra Leone nationals strongly 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 only your Cover Letter and CV/Resume are uploaded and any additional requested documentation, if noted above, as part of your application. Incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay 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.

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 - 20,000 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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