Tetra Tech ARD, (www.tetratechintdev.com) headquartered in Burlington,
Vermont is currently accepting applications from qualified Technical
Specialists for the anticipated USAID-funded Promoting Tanzania’s
Environment, Conservation and Tourism Activity (PROTECT) in Tanzania. This
activity will address dynamics in Tanzania that threaten biodiversity
conservation and inhibit private sector-led tourism growth. Full time and
part time positions are available. Full time positions will be based in Dar
es Salaam. Tanzanian citizens are encouraged to apply.
Technical Specialist Areas:
* Resource Policy Reform, working in wildlife conservation and tourism
sectors
* Environmental Enterprise Development, specifically in tourism value
chains in the private and public sectors
* Biodiversity Conservation, specifically working in wildlife protection
and conservation, including anti-
poaching initiatives
* Financial Management, managing USAID grants and sub contracts to build
capacity and financial compliance
* Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
* Small & Medium Enterprise Development
* Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building
* Tourism Marketing and Promotion
* Gender and Community Development
* Vocational Training
Qualifications:
* Degree in a related field; Master’s Degree or higher preferred;
* Minimum eight to ten (8-10) years’ experience in area of technical
expertise;
* Five (5) years working on international technical assistance programs,
USAID experience preferred;
* Professional experience in East Africa is required; experience working in
Tanzania is preferred;
* Experience working to engage women and youth is highly desirable;
* Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team.
* Excellent planning, management and organizational skills; demonstrated
capacity to quickly assess priorities and opportunities and manage a
variety of activities with sufficient attention to detail;
* Strong leadership, management and analytical skills;
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally
with donors, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators and staff at
all levels of the organization;
* Excellent speaking, presentation, and writing skills;
* Strong MS Office skills, including Excel;
* Fluency in English required; Proficiency in Swahili is preferred.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the
on-line process:
* CV in reverse chronological format
* A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact
information, and statement of relationship to the reference (a complete
background check may be performed on final candidates).
How to apply:
Please indicate where you saw our ad.
To Apply: http://bit.ly/1zdl8l3
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.
