Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech International Development Services (www.tetratech.com/intdev) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates to join our Water Resources and Infrastructure (WRI) Sector team as an Associate or Staff Associate. This position is preferably based in Arlington, Virginia or Burlington, Vermont, with consideration of remote-work from US-based locations.
The WRI Sector assists governments, private sector, communities and civil society in developing nations to improve policies and practices and increase investments in water resources management, water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and infrastructure. Tetra Tech has ongoing WASH projects in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The successful candidate will support project delivery and administration, support monitoring and evaluation, coordinate business development initiatives, and contribute to external and internal communications.
Responsibilities:
* Backstop all aspects of WRI project(s), including start up through close out: coordination with headquarters staff on logistics, procurement, budgets, and travel; project budget development and management; recruiting and onboarding technical consultants/personnel; collaborating with local staff to build capacity; subcontractor management, and monitoring delivery against work plan to ensure contract compliance;
* Serve as Deputy Project Manager for the USAID Workplace Advancement for Gender Equality (WAGE) project that supports USAID’s Engendering Industries program.
* Support business development priorities with desk research, scoping trips, partner identification, recruitment, costing and proposal writing.
* Support sector communications and thought leadership activities.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree in a relevant discipline preferred;
* At least 1 year of professional experience related to international development;
* Previous USAID project management support experience required;
* Professional experience in the WASH sector is strongly preferred;
* Prior experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning preferred;
* High levels of professionalism and collegiality across cultures, hierarchies, and roles;
* Demonstrated attention to detail, exceptional written communications and organizational skills;
* Strong proficiency in French, Portuguese and/or Arabic is highly preferred;
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure on concurrent projects with poise;
* MS Office suite proficiency and familiarity with databases; and
* Ability to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
How to apply
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
* Writing Sample (Must be sole author, maximum 10 pages)
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.
Apply on-line at: https://bit.ly/3t0JDHE
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 21,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 450 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.