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Closing date: 25
Feb 2013
Country: Uganda
Organisation: Tetra Tech International Development
Services
Job years of
experience: 5-10 years
Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.tetratechintdev) is accepting
expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party candidates for an
anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future (FTF) Enabling Environment for
Agriculture Project in Uganda.
The objective of the activity is to increase the value of agricultural
production and trade. The project will focus on four intermediate results: 1)
Removal of policy and regulatory constraints to agricultural production,
processing, marketing and trade, 2) Strengthened capacity of Government of
Uganda (GOU) institutions to facilitate agricultural development and trade, 3)
Strengthened capacity of GOU institutions to respond to climate change impacts
on agriculture, and 4) Strengthened capacity of private sector and civil
society organizations to contribute to and influence policy decisions related
to agriculture development, agriculture trade, and climate change adaptation.
Responsibilities:
• Provide technical
leadership in one or more of the following areas: agricultural policy and
enabling environment, agricultural development and trade, climate change policy
development and management, capacity building of Government institutions,
private sector and civil society organizations contributing to and influencing
policy decisions related to agricultural development;
• Assume
responsibility for overall contract management ensuring quality control and
timeliness of all deliverables;
• Serve as principal
liaison with USAID and other donor staff, collaborating local partners and a
wide range of other stakeholders to exchange information and develop
professional relationships;
• Ensure effective
financial management of project funds including budget development and
efficient utilization of program staff and resources in complete compliance
with USAID and Tetra Tech ARD rules and regulations; and
• Ensure timely
completion of technical activities and the timely completion of contractual
technical reports and deliverables (Quarterly and Annual Reports, Annual Work
Plans, Performance Monitoring Plan, etc.).
Qualifications:
• Minimum Master’s
Degree in a related field of expertise;
• Minimum of 10 years
of relevant technical experience in developing countries;
• Demonstrated
ability to successfully lead and manage challenging projects engaging both
public and private sector stakeholders;
• High level of representational, diplomatic, interpersonal
and communication skills;
• At least eight years of project management experience,
with previous USAID COP experience preferred; and
• Fluency in English
is required.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as
part of this on-line application process:
* A letter of application explaining individual qualifications
for this opportunity
* A current CV in reverse chronological format
* A list of at least 3 professional references including
name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.
In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work
environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team
players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated
to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.
How to apply:
To Apply: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingD...
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 US
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.
