Country: India
Closing date: 18 Jan 2019
Tetra Tech International Development Services (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Enterprise Development Specialist candidates for the Forest for Water and Prosperity (Forest-PLUS 2.0) program.
Forest-PLUS 2.0 is a USAID program implemented by Tetra Tech in India. The goal of the USAID Forest-PLUS 2.0 project is to improve management of targeted forest landscapes in India for enhanced ecosystem services and increased inclusive economic opportunities.
The Enterprise Development Specialist will lead the development of forest and non-forest-based enterprises. S/he will be responsible for identifying viable economic opportunities among forest-based and farm-based value chains that will reduce and reverse forest degradation from unsustainable harvest. S/he will strengthen enterprises within selected value chains and will facilitate both public and private partnerships that take the selected value chains to scale. The main project office will be in New Delhi and the project is scheduled for three years with the potential for two additional years.
Qualifications:
* MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
* At least eight (8) years of relevant field experience in enterprise development (including marketing) with forest and farm-based value chains.
* Demonstrated understanding of the linkages between forest conservation and forest-based enterprises.
* Proven experience in developing Business Development Services.
* Proven experience in facilitating Public-Private Partnerships and leveraging investments.
* Demonstrated experience in capacity building activities related to value chains, enterprises, and marketing in low capacity environments.
* Ability to manage a diverse team of technical and management experts and to interface with various stakeholders including government, NGOs, donors, and beneficiaries.
* Experience engaging women and youth in enterprise development preferred.
How to apply:
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.
Apply on-line at: http://ow.ly/qHnw30n1Zcm
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—17,000 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.