Overview
Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a non-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 5,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects in education and other disciplines. RTI's International Education Division leads education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management, and practice to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance, and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, FCDO, The LEGO Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other donors and clients.
The 5-year, USAID Improving Pathways to Education (IPE) activity in Honduras aims to increase access to safe, quality basic education for children and youth. Activity objectives include improving socio-economic opportunities, contributing to the multi-sectoral impacts of violence prevention efforts, and decreasing irregular migration. The Activity features a particular focus on the transition grades (Grades 6-9). IPE works in 40 municipalities and communities across Honduras characterized by high levels of out-migration and insecurity.
The Logistics and Security Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day security and logistics functions for the Improving Pathways to Education Honduras program. The Logistics and Security Specialist is to provide overall management of project logistical needs including but not limited to the processes of transport of procured goods, oversight of vehicle management, and the overall security of the project. The Logistics and Security specialist will provide leadership and coordination of the entire logistics and security component for the Honduras IPE project by ensuring compliance with RTI logistical and security protocols in Tegucigalpa, as well as its cluster offices. This position is based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
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