Technical Specialist – Behavioral Science - REMOTE

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Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in a related field required (e.g., Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology).
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in behavioral science, program development, or a related role.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient writing and communication skills.
• Experience with PCs, MS Office, Adobe, Google Mail, Citrix Sharefile, and online meeting platforms like Google Meet and Zoom.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct behavioral assessments to understand community behaviors and attitudes towards risk and resilience.
• Develop programs and interventions based on behavioral science to promote community resilience and effective disaster risk reduction.
• Collect and analyze data on community behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions to inform project planning and implementation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate behavioral science insights into project designs.
• Engage with community stakeholders to understand their needs and incorporate their feedback into interventions.
• Provide training and educational resources to community members and stakeholders.
• Develop communication materials to convey behavioral science concepts.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral science interventions and report on outcomes.
• Ensure all activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.