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Tetra Tech · 4 months ago

Survivor's Network Lead, ILAB Research Support Services (proposal)

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Tetra Tech, through its Management Systems International (MSI) division, is pursuing a five-year contract to provide research and support services to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs. The Survivor's Network Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for survivor engagement, conducting interviews, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards while supporting the needs of survivors.

ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Draft and finalize Terms of Reference (TORs) for the Survivor Network, including purpose, roles, communication protocols, and consent procedures

Develop a Survivor Engagement Strategy outlining recruitment criteria, informed-consent processes, codes of conduct, honoraria/stipend guidelines, and risk-mitigation measures

Secure DOL/COR approval of TORs and Engagement Strategy

Identify and recruit a diverse cohort of survivors across target regions, leveraging partner NGOs, survivor-led organizations, and community contacts

Conduct confidential intake interviews and obtain informed consent in accordance with ethical protocols and local regulations

Deliver orientation sessions (virtual or in-person) to familiarize participants with network objectives, expectations, and support mechanisms

Schedule and facilitate periodic survivor focus groups and individual consultations to inform research instruments and validate findings

Maintain a secure, encrypted database of survivor contacts, engagement logs, and consent documentation

Provide ongoing support to survivors, including referrals to psychosocial resources as needed

Produce a Summary Report after each engagement activity, including attendance, key themes, methodological notes, and recommendations

Compile electronic source files—interview notes, focus-group transcripts, and supporting documents—in ILAB-approved formats

Deliver draft and final TORs, Engagement Strategy, and periodic network performance updates according to agreed timelines

Coordinate with the Team Leader, Evaluation & Research Lead, and Communications Lead to integrate survivor inputs into questionnaires, policy briefs, and human-interest stories

Ensure all network activities comply with DOL’s scientific integrity and ethical standards, including protection of personal data and prevention of re-traumatization

Qualification

Survivor-centered programsTrauma-informed methodologiesData-management toolsSocial work degreeCross-cultural communicationInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skills