Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in
Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from
qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded
agribusiness development program in Malawi.
Program Goal: To increase the competitiveness of small
and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in key agricultural value chains in
south central Malawi.
Responsibilities:
*Oversee overall implementation
of
the project, providing technical direction and financial and administrative
oversight to all project activities.
*Serve as the principal link
between Tetra Tech and USAID, other donors and projets, local implementing
partners, Government of Malawi officials and key stakeholders in agricultural
sector in Malawi.
*Ensuretimely completion of
technical activitiesand submittal of all project deliverables.
Qualifications:
*Advanced degree in agronomy,
agricultural economics, agribusiness, international development, or other
relevant fields;
*Minimum Ten (10) years of
experience as a Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and/or Project
Director/Manager on large donor-funded projects; experience on USAID-funded
projects preferred.
*Minimum seven (7) years of
experience with successful agronomy, food security, health and nutrition, or
agribusiness programs; some private sector experience with agribusiness
development preferred;
*Professional experience in
Sub-Saharan Africa required; professional experience in Malawi preferred;
*Fluency in English required.
*Qualified Malawian nationals are
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
*A list of at least 3
professional references including name, contact information, and statement of
relationship to the reference.
Please indicate where you saw
Tetra Tech’s ad posted.
Apply on-line at: http://bit.ly/175gPBH
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.
