Country: India
Closing date: 30 May 2016
Tetra Tech ARD, (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev)) is recruiting a qualified Chief of Party (COP) for the active USAID-funded Partnership for Land Use Science (Forest-PLUS) project in India. The project is focusing on sustainable landscapes, enhancing carbon sequestration, low carbon growth strategy, enhancing GHG mitigation programming and climatic resilience. The purpose of this multi-year project is to help improve the sustainability of forests in order to mitigate GHG emissions through carbon sequestration by forests, and to assist individuals and communities to adapt to climate change. The COP position will be full time, based in Delhi, India and require frequent travel.
Responsibilities:
* Assuming the role of official spokesperson of project activities with USAID, host government counterparts, and other collaborating institutions;
* Leadership of a team of highly qualified technical staff to implement program activities in four complex landscapes across India;
*Assuming overall responsibility for the establishment and efficient operations of administrative, personnel, financial, and management systems;
* Coordinating the preparation of progress reports and other project deliverables;
* Ensuring that contractual obligations are met and that work plans are being successfully implemented;
* Preparing and approving all scopes of work and timetables for the design and implementation of program activities in conjunction with work plans and in accordance with Tetra Tech policy and contractual obligations.
Qualifications:
* Advanced degree (masters or PhD) in forestry, climate change, natural resource management, or other related field;
* Management and or team leader experience working on forest conservation and sustainable management of forests, climate change adaptation, REDD+ methodologies, and/or clean energy projects;
* Proven capacity to execute multiple deliverables simultaneously through the provision of direct technical assistance and management of subcontractors
* Demonstrated experience managing, 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;
*Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural management skills;
* Preferred strong knowledge of USAID activities and guidelines and a strong understanding of Tetra Tech systems
* Experience in Asia preferable;
* Fluency in English required.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
* Reference List
How to apply:
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad posted.
Apply on-line at: http://bit.ly/1q0wZFm
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.