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

Tetra Tech, Inc.•Arlington, VA

66d

About The Position

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. Proposal Summary MSI is pursuing a five-year contract to provide research and support services to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). DOL/ILAB is commissioning research support services to produce high-quality, timely Congressional and Executive Order reports on forced labor, child labor, and other labor policy priorities. Our team will deliver rigorous data analysis, policy research, technical editing, and communications support, while also strengthening ILAB's capacity through training, stakeholder engagement, and specialized supply chain and trade-related studies. Please note: Only U.S. citizens (or persons otherwise eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance through a National Agency Check with Inquiries) are eligible for this position Proposal Summary MSI is pursuing a five-year contract to provide research and support services to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). DOL/ILAB is commissioning research support services to produce high-quality, timely Congressional and Executive Order reports on forced labor, child labor, and other labor policy priorities. Our team will deliver rigorous data analysis, policy research, technical editing, and communications support, while also strengthening ILAB's capacity through training, stakeholder engagement, and specialized supply chain and trade-related studies.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, international development, public health, human rights, or related field.
Minimum eight years of experience designing and managing survivor-centered programs, preferably in forced labor or child labor contexts.
Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed methodologies and ethical engagement of vulnerable populations.
Strong organizational skills; proficiency with secure data-management tools and confidentiality protocols.
Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
Ability to work part-time yet maintain consistent responsiveness to team needs.

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.