Research Associate for Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) 7 Strategic Planning and Activity Design (SPADe) Support Activity

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

* Minimum of a master's degree in international development, sociology, agriculture, economics, or related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience; or PhD and 3 years of relevant experience.

* Familiarity with the causes and consequences of acute and chronic food and nutrition insecurity, and with related standard measurement approaches, methods, and models. Additional subject matter familiarity with markets, household economics, and/or livelihoods preferred.

* Demonstrated experience working with both primary and secondary food security, nutrition, agricultural, and/or livelihoods data.

* Demonstrated experience designing and conducting qualitative and/or mixed methods research, supporting field data collection, analyzing data, and interpreting data to create a clear narrative.

* Demonstrated experience collecting data through focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and observations.

* Familiarity with quantitative research methods and applied statistics desired.

* Demonstrated experience supporting food security research and/or program implementation in developing countries.

* One or more years of relevant experience in a developing country required (service in a volunteer program is considered relevant).

* Excellent technical writing skills.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French preferred.

* Ability and willingness to travel up to 20 percent of the time as required.

* Current U.S. work authorization is required at the time of application.

To be considered, please submit the following:

* CV with experience listed in reverse chronological order

* Cover Letter

Application deadline is Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Candidates who are invited to an interview will be asked at that time to share a writing sample of 6-10 pages demonstrating the candidate’s technical writing skills and may be asked for other examples of their work related to this position.

Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Pay Transparency and Benefits Statement:

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please visit Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech to learn more about our benefits.

We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant and equitable approach to employment compensation and rate setting. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys.  The anticipated pay range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 annually.

Reasonable Accommodations:

We are 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 helpful and reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans employer.

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