Abt Associates Inc
Vacancy Announcement

Position: Technical Specialist 11/ Operations Manager - Training & Implementation

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Coordinates the recruitment of seasonal staff
• Oversee all training activities, including the training-of-trainer (TOT) courses, and training of all different categories of spray personnel.
• Serves as member of the Senior Management Team for the project.
• Directly supervises three of the project’s Zonal Coordinators
• Overall responsible for monitoring spray activities and performance
• Ensures that correct spray techniques are applied (enforces Directly Observed Supervision)
• Ensures quality and accuracy of primary data (enforces Data Collection Verification)
• Ensures data forms are promptly and safely delivered to data centers
• Ensures that supervision and monitoring tools are used as required
• Achieves operations-related Monitoring & Evaluation and Quality Control indicators of the project.
• Develops the operations component of the country capacity-building plan to transfer skills to local institutions.
• Supports the Deputy Chief of Party to manage the safety and security of all project staff:
• Ensures safety and security training is provided for all staff and that standards are followed and adhered to by all Abt staff and seasonal personnel;
• Ensures that appropriate equipment, transportation, and accommodations are provided to all staff and seasonal personnel;
• Fosters an environment in which all staff can comfortably discuss safety concerns with no negative consequences;
• Maintains local safety and security networks and oversee adherence to project security plans year-round;
• Performs incident inventory management duties to ensure appropriate response and recovery in the event of contamination or loss.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

How to Apply
• Application deadline is December 27th 2019, please use below link to apply
https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=62580&company=AbtPROD&username=
• Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that don’t meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.
Job Requirement
• Masters Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or other relevant field.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience managing operations in an international development environment, with significant experience in vector control programs.
• Significant management and supervisory experience.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing, computer, and organizational skills.
• English language fluency.