Jobs at Tetra Tech

• The purpose of the role is to provide operational Health Security Safety and Environment (HSSE) related support for Tetra Tech International Development projects and activities in Kenya and where necessary in sub-Saharan Africa. The role will ensure the day-to-day management of HSSE security systems and procedures with the aim of protecting personnel and assets during programme activities. The role reports to the London-based Global Head Risk and Compliance lead.

Main Duties

• Provide security orientation, advice and support to include written and verbal updates and briefings to all staff.
• Provide health & safety advice and support across all program activities and office locations.
• Maintain and support the development of operational Security, Risk Management and Health & Safety protocols, procedures and manuals.
• Coordinate risk mitigation elements of journey management processes including oversight of travel requests, staff movement tracker etc.
• Maintain and manage security communications to all staff related to Safety and security, e.g. WhatsApp, alerts and advisories, etc.
• Develop a Kenyan information & intelligence network across areas of operation to support the safety and security of staff.
• Develop and lead the provision of security and safety training to staff.
• Oversee the vetting of employee applicants prior to engagement, e.g. reference checks, police checks, etc with the local security manager.
• Conduct physical security reviews of offices, residences, hotels and medical facilities in support of staff safety and security.
• Liaison with security and safety suppliers to ensure service levels are achieved or procured to meet the needs of the programs/operations.
• Provide expeditionary security support across the region as required by programs.
• Disseminate routine and timely security updates and alerts.
• Maintain security incident and emergency response plans.
• Attend the risk committee and oversee the updating of the risk register in line with the programme needs.
• Conduct security risk assessments (SRAs) for all project locations including regular review of the security in each location, evacuation plans, and any other contingency planning.
• Liaise with police, other security agencies and security contractors in the area of operation to create long-term working relations, and gather security intelligence.
• Maintain regular contact with the Risk and Compliance team in London and ensure that they are kept appraised of all security-related measures and incidents within areas of operation.
• Ensure incident reporting is conducted as necessary, according to corporate policies, and investigate all security incidences as required and produce post-incident reports.
• Any other reasonable duties may be required on an ad-hoc basis as prescribed by programme management, line manager or the client.

Aptitude And Skills

• Adhere to all security advice from the Tetra Tech Risk Management Team.
• Adhere to International Policies and Procedures.
• Report in advance possible resourcing decisions and/or any procurement to the Programme Manager to ensure all programme costs are properly supported within the budget.
• Engage in the activities of the Programme Management Team and contribute to the progression of the programme, to ensure delivery of project output.

Qualifications

• Reoccurring experience in a government or corporate security environment.
• Past service with the military or police
• Demonstrated ability in emergency management, planning and response.
• Proven experience in conducting facility security assessments, and experience in working in facilities within urban and rural settings.
• Demonstrated ability in a liaison role with government security agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering security training.
• Preferably past experience with international development agencies or non-governmental organisations.

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Job Purpose

• Support our effort to optimize the business and operational performance of energy utilities globally and help power a just energy transition for all.

Job Description

• As the Senior Advisor, Energy Utility Management, you will have the chance to utilize your hands-on experience to deliver complex projects and initiatives through working with or for energy utilities.
• Working with other members of our team, you’ll support the delivery and management of Tetra Tech’s projects and help execute a business development plan for the Utility Management team.
• During your time with us, you will also have the opportunity to identify new clients, seek business opportunities, prepare proposals, and take a lead role in project implementation. The Senior Advisor, Energy Utility Management will support global pursuits and technical delivery across our projects, related to utility management.
• You will also raise Tetra Tech’s profile in the energy market through engaging in outreach and knowledge sharing of global emerging practices related to power generation management, and evolving technologies. As the Senior Advisor, Energy Utility Management you will serve as a thought leader at conferences, webinars and on social media platforms.
• If you’re ready for the challenge, we’re looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us power a just energy transition for all.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a master’s degree in engineering, economics, or business administration.
• 15+ years of progressive experience driving performance improvement in core utility processes, preferably in both mature and emerging markets.
• Demonstrated experience in business and team development.
• Proven ability to work within a multifunctional organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extremely deft communicator - listening, empathizing, and communicating well with a range of audience types, especially customers and partners and navigating difficult situations to reach win-win solutions and deep, long-term business relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally to project locations and conferences.
• Valued but not required requirements.
• Oral and written communication skills in another language (other than English)

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Position Summary

• The Data Quality Assessment (DQA) Monitor will work under the supervision of the DQA Team Lead and will support other DQA Monitors on data submission and data quality control with SMLP-2’s field office. The DQA Monitor will determine the extent to which data reported by each USAID implementing partner (IP) monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) system meets USAID’s established data quality standards. The FY2024 DQA Monitor will assess 18 indicators reported by six IPs. The DQA Monitor will work between January and April 2024. The effort will include a training for IPs, document review, IP site visits and data verification visits, follow-up on past DQA recommendations, documenting and disseminating findings and recommendations, and capacity-building for IPs when indicated. This is a Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) position. The Level of Effort required to complete this assignment is: Up to 15 Days (January 1 – April 30, 2024).

Responsibilities

• Complete indicator desk review.
• Conduct site visits, review data collection and management systems, and complete DQA checklist.
• Complete checklists and IP reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development studies, MEL or other relevant disciplines is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum two years of professional work experience collecting or managing USAID indicator data is required.
• Minimum two years of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection in development and humanitarian context is required.
• Experience working with donor-funded projects in Somalia, or work experience in Somalia is preferred.
• Experience working in emergency assistance sectors, such as FA, Health and Nutrition is preferred.
• Familiarity with issues related to the implementation of humanitarian assistance activities for refugees and IDPs, food aid, and multi-sector humanitarian assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Familiarity with the operations of BHA-funded programs in Somalia is highly desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and team management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.