Chief of Party – USAID India Plastics Pollution Activity

Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party (COP) position on an anticipated five-year USAID-funded activity to address ocean plastic pollution and solid waste management in India. The activity aims to reduce land-based sources of ocean plastic pollution through capacity building for municipal solid waste management services, catalyzing investment in innovations and alternatives to single-use plastics, behavior change, and policy support to the Government of India and state and local governments.

The COP will be responsible for leading all technical, financial and administrative aspects of the Activity. S/he will be the principal link between USAID, key government counterparts, Tetra Tech, and other project stakeholders and provide overall strategic and technical guidance to subcontractors. The COP will provide comprehensive expert technical oversight and guidance in all aspects of the program, including coordination and supervision of staff, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting to USAID. This will be a full-time position based in India.

Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership and technical expertise for the activity and supervise project staff in-country;

* Act as the senior representative of the Plastics Pollution Activity to stakeholders including USAID, municipal leadership, grantees, sub-contractors and the private sector.

* Manage activity implementation, including overall responsibility for personnel and efficient budgeting and financial management;

* Oversee technical activities and ensure that results are achieved as defined in the contract;

* Ensure programs and related costs are in compliance with Tetra Tech policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulations, and Country of Implementation laws and regulations.

* Oversee the development of project deliverables, including annual work plans, regular progress reports, and associated budgets/forecasts;

* Assume responsibility for overall USAID contract management ensuring quality control and timeliness of deliverables.

Qualifications:

* Minimum a Master’s degree in waste management, recycling, urban planning, democracy and governance, or other relevant discipline is required.

* Minimum of 10 years’ experience in international development, primarily on projects/activities funded by USAID. Preference for experience in India or other countries in the South Asia region, working in one or more of the following technical disciplines: marine waste management, solid waste management, municipal management, service delivery, hydrology/water resources, public policy and governance, conservation finance, sustainable livelihoods, urban planning, and/or other relevant technical areas.

* Minimum of 5 years in director-level role leading and managing complex development programs and multi-disciplinary teams in South Asia, preferably as a Chief of Party for a USAID-funded project or equivalent.

* Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary development programs and teams, engaging effectively with stakeholders, fostering collaborative learning and adaptive management, and promoting gender equity and social inclusion.

* Strong familiarity with building capacity and commitment for Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling (3Rs) and solid waste management (SWM) desired.

* Excellent communication skills in English required.

* Strong familiarity with the policy, social, economic, environmental, and cultural context in India.

* India nationals are strongly encouraged to apply