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.
HOW TO APPLY:
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.
