Technical Specialists – West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WA-BICC) Program, West Africa
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http:www.tetratechintdev.com/) is currently accepting expressions of interest from technical specialists on a USAID-funded program to improve conservation and climate-resilient, low emission growth across West Africa.
Position Description/Summary: Tetra Tech is seeking a wide range of technical and project management professionals to support 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.
Call for Specialists in the Following Areas:
* Natural Resources Management
* Environmental Policy
* Climate Change Adaptation
* Biodiversity Conservation
* Coastal Zone Management
* Wildlife Trafficking
* Grants Management
* Monitoring and Evaluation
* Communications
* Project Financial Management
Qualifications:
* Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field preferred
* 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 preferred;
* Extensive and substantive experience contributing to international development assistance projects, preferably in West Africa;
* Prior USAID project experience preferred;
* Professional proficiency in English required; professional proficiency in French preferred
* 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
HOW TO APPLY:
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s ad posted.
Apply on-line at: http://bit.ly/1xQpyAJ
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.
