Field Officer, JSAP

Tetra Tech; Palestine (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Field Officer to coordinate project activities in the justice sector in the West Bank. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, four years of experience in development projects, and fluency in Arabic. Responsibilities include facilitating communication among teams, assisting in capacity building, and ensuring compliance with project standards. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the justice sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of related experience in development projects, preferably in justice sector.
• Experience in coordinating and supporting justice sector projects.
• Fluency in Arabic and proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities in the field.
• Facilitate communication among project teams.
• Assist in capacity building for counterparts.
• Report challenges and gaps identified in the field.
• Collect data per project requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Service-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Tetra Tech and its operating unit PRO-telligent, is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 550 locations around the world.

Project Summary:

PRO-telligent supports the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) to implement a Justice Sector Assistance Program (JSAP) in the West Bank. It focuses on providing technical support, capacity-building and logistical support to key stakeholders in the Palestinian justice sector, including but not limited to law enforcement, the public prosecution, judicial institutions and security agencies.

Important Note: Only West Bank-Gaza residents are eligible for this position.

Position Summary

The Field Officer will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of JSAP project activities. The Field Officer will work closely with key stakeholders from the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), public prosecution offices, law enforcement institutions, and other justice sector partners. The Field Officer will ensure compliance with PRO-telligent and Tetra Tech Duty of Care Standards. The Field Officer will be supervised by the Deputy Chief of Team and will be based in Ramallah.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of project activities in the field.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing among project teams and counterparts to promote engagement and ownership of project initiatives.
• Identify technical opportunities and challenges in justice processes related to anti-money laundering, cybercrimes, and other focus areas.
• Assist in capacity building activities for targeted counterparts in coordination with the project team.
• Report on challenges and gaps identified in the field to adjust project plans and schedules accordingly.
• Collect and compile data from counterparts in accordance with project requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of project reports and support project administration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law, public administration, or related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum four years of related experience in development projects required, preferably within the justice sector.
• Experience in coordinating and supporting justice sector projects.
• Experience providing technical support under U.S. State Department funded projects preferred.
• Familiarity and experience working in the West Bank required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required.
• Strong adaptability, communication, proactive problem-solving, service-oriented, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously under pressure in a stressful environment and with colleagues from different cultural and professional backgrounds required.
• Fluency in Arabic and proficiency in English required.

About Tetra Tech

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.

Explore our open positions at www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

Reasonable Accommodations

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 reasonable accommodations for candidates.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 174 PRT