Description
Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party (COP) position on a USAID-funded program Egypt. This is a full-time position based in Cairo for the life of the project (anticipated four years).
Position Description/Summary:
USAID/Egypt is in the process of designing a new multiyear activity to support the Government of Egypt (GOE)'s climate readiness of the water and wastewater sector to ensure sustainable and quality service delivery. Specifically, this activity seeks to enable resilience of utilities by supporting a set of complementary activities that: (a) improve understanding of gaps and vulnerabilities of the sector; (b) strengthen planning and management to absorb shocks caused by climate change at national and utility levels; and (c) improve operational performance by integrating adaptation strategies into existing planning and operations.
The COP will be responsible for leading all technical, financial and administrative aspects of the program and will coordinate closely with USAID in developing, implementing, and revising the project's overall strategy. The COP will be the principal link between USAID, Tetra Tech, and other partners and provide overall strategic and technical guidance. S/he will be responsible for ensuring quality control and overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the contract.
Responsibilities:
* Serve as the primary liaison with USAID/Egypt and activity stakeholders; represent the Activity and Tetra Tech with a diverse group of government, civil society and other local stakeholders.
* Adaptively respond to technical and administrative matters and adjust programming and activities in response to USAID's technical direction in compliance with USG, GOE and Tetra Tech rules and regulations;
* Provide leadership, management, and technical direction for the Activity, ensuring an integrated vision among different technical components and actors;
* Responsible for overall contract management, the timeliness of project execution,and quality control of deliverables;
* Provide Leadership and oversight to technical and administrative staff to ensure the development of high-quality deliverables and the provision of strong technical support to project partners.
Qualifications:
* Master's degree in civil engineering, economics, climate sciences, public administration, water resources management, business management, or other relevant fields.
* Minimum of 15 years' experience, 10 of which should be in international development programming, managing water sector programs in natural resource constrained environments, including: water utility (or other public services) management, public sector reform, or water and wastewater infrastructure development activities.
* Minimum of 5 years of successful experience in leadership positions, equivalent to a Chief of Party, on medium to large-scale USAID-funded projects.
* Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior national and local government officials, public interest and community groups, and private industry representatives.
* Previous relevant experience in Egypt and/or the Middle East region.
* Fluency in written and oral English is required; Arabic is highly preferred.
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech's IDS ad posted.
Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world's most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.
Reasonable Accommodations:
We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page or contact our Global Talent Operations team. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans employer.
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Water Security and Sanitation (International Development)
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