Tetra Tech ARD (www.tetratechintdev.com), headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified senior level candidates for a Chief of Party (COP) for USAID’s upcoming Markets for Agricultural Incomes and Competitiveness (MAGIC) project targeting the three Equatorial southern states and focusing on increasing the competitiveness of South Sudanese agricultural goods, improving livelihoods and increasing household incomes.
Responsibilities:
The COP will be responsible for leading all technical, financial and administrative aspects of the program and will coordinate closely with USAID in developing, implementing, and revising the project’s overall field strategy. The COP will be the principal link between USAID, Tetra Tech, and other partners and provide overall strategic and technical guidance to subcontractors and grant recipients. The COP will provide comprehensive expert technical oversight and guidance in all aspects of the program, including monitoring and evaluation and reporting to USAID.
Qualifications:
*Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant field is required. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to, Business Management, International Development, Agricultural Business, Marketing and Administration and Management;
*Minimum 15 years’ experience with USG or other similar development projects or programs management;
*Minimum 5 to 8 years’ experience managing a program of similar size and scope;
*Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience with agricultural value chains;
*Demonstrated understanding of the South Sudanese and/or regional context; experience in South Sudan preferred;
*Proven track record of achieving development results in a similar context;
*Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including national and local government, donors, community-based organizations, think tanks and universities, and the private sector;
*Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to build and manage cooperative high-level relationships and motivate subordinates;
*Spoken and written fluency in English.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* CV in reverse chronological format
* Reference List
HOW TO APPLY:
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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.
