Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Deputy Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded 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:
*Support the Chief of Party (COP) to ensure that the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and progress of all program activities are in accordance with established strategies and meet the goals and objectives of targeted communities, beneficiary groups, USAID, and the Government of Malawi.
*Provide technical expertise and manage technical staff focusing on areas such as agribusiness, enhanced agricultural production, post-harvest handling, storage, and processing, improved food security, improved market linkages and agribusiness and institutional capacity development.
*Ensure that cross-cutting themes such as gender, climate change, and youth engagement are fully integrated into programming and activities.
*Provide mentoring, coaching, and supervision for direct technical reports.
Qualifications:
*Advanced degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, agribusiness, international development, or other relevant fields;
*Minimum of 7 years of experience in the development sector, managing and/or providing technical assistance to USAID-funded projects, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa;
*Demonstrated experience managing complex donor-funded programs; experience with private sector agribusiness management preferred;
*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/1KGLzoY
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.
