Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http:www.tetratechintdev.com/) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Deputy Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded program to improve conservation and climate-resilient, low emission growth across West Africa.
Position Description/Summary: The Deputy Chief of Partyshould possess the management skills necessary to provide day-to-day project management of this anticipated $50 million program to increase the capacity of institutions at all levels in order to reduce wildlife trafficking and deforestation and forest degradation, as well as promote climate-resilient growth in coastal areas.
Qualifications:
* Master’s degree or higher in Management, International Development, Business Management, Natural Resources Management, Public Administration, or other related field;
* Five to ten years of progressively responsible technical and project management experience
* Demonstrated familiarity with sustainable landscape management, climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation and/or institutional development;
* Extensive and substantive experience managing international development assistance projects, preferably in West Africa;
* Prior experience managing USAID funded contracts required, including experience managing subcontracts and sub-grants;
* Professional proficiency in English and French;
* Nationals of West African countries strongly encouraged to apply.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s ad posted.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply on-line at: http://bit.ly/1u2wRzp
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
