Tetra Tech ARD, a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated USAID/Malawi funded Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Program. This multi-year program will promote rural livelihood development and forest conservation across Malawi. It is anticipated that the program will focus on the development of demonstration projects to further REDD readiness and conserve biodiversity. The COP position will be full time, based in Lilongwe, Malawi and require frequent travel.
Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party’s role consists of a range of managerial and technical activities, including managing the deployment of short term technical experts. The Chief of Party position requires: significant coordination with USAID and country counterparts; general and technical knowledge of forestry; climate change mitigation; biodiversity conservation; alternative livelihoods; experience in developing countries; and the skills to ensure coherence and consistency under tight deadlines, including quality control and timeliness of all deliverables.
Qualifications:
*Advanced degree in forestry, climate change, natural resource management, or other related field;
*Minimum 10 years of experience working on forest conservation and sustainable management of forests, biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, REDD+ methodologies, and/or clean energy projects;
*Minimum 5 years of chief of party or team leader experience;
*Demonstrated experience leading and monitoring teams of diverse professionals responding to complex assignments;
*Proven experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders including USAID, host government officials, multilateral and donor organizations, and local implementing partners.
*Preferred strong knowledge of USAID activities and guidelines;
*Experience in Africa required; experience in Malawi strongly preferred; and,
*Fluency in English required.
To Apply:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process:
- A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity
- A current CV in reverse chronological format
- A list of at least 4 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference
How to apply:
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
