Job Description

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The World at Abt

Solving the world\'s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what\'s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints - joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within - we look after people around the world, and we\'ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now\'s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt Associates manages the USAID-funded VectorLink project. VectorLink supports the U.S. President\'s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets, IRS, Larval Source Management (LSM) and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS, LSM and capacity building in 23 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinates all activities of larvicide evaluation and larval source management
• Works closely with regional, zonal, district and town/city administrations and malaria focal persons
• Supports recruitment and training of seasonal workers
• Supervises seasonal workers
• Ensures timely data collection and checks data quality
• Ensures safety and security training is provided for seasonal workers
• Ensures that appropriate equipment, larvicides and PPE are provided to seasonal personnel
• Supports the Larval Source Management Operation Manager in data management, analysis, and preparation of reports
• Performs additional tasks as deemed necessary

What We Value

• Bachler Degree in Environmental Health, applied biology, and any other relevant field
• 4-6 Years of years of professional experience in coordination and supervision of vector control operations
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation
• Good communication skills
• Excellent computer and organizational skills

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

About Us: The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance-as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

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