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  • Posted: Dec 11, 2018
    Deadline: Jan 4, 2019
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    Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology.
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    Deputy Chief of Party - Nigeria WATIH

    Description

    • Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently seeking applications from qualified Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) candidates to provide leadership to a $86-96 million, USAID-funded Trade and Investment Hub Activity in West Africa.
    • The purpose of the Activity is to improve the competitiveness of West African farmers and firms.
    • This will be accomplished by increasing productivity, market participation, investment and adoption of improved technologies.
    • USAID defines agriculture competitiveness as the ability of a farm, firm, sector, or country to sell and provide goods and services in a given market – in relation to the ability and performance of other farms, firms, sectors or countries in the same market.

    Position Description/ Responsibilities

    • The DCOP serves as the principal point of contact in Nigeria for procedural and substantive matters in the absence of the Chief of Party (COP).
    • The DCOP must be able to demonstrate that s/he has the requisite experience to effectively backstop and reinforce the other long and short-term specialists; ensure that synergies among Activity elements and grantees are capitalized upon; ensure that the Activity focus remains on achieving results; and manage an effective monitoring and reporting system.

    Qualifications

    • Master's degree in economics, business administration, agriculture, or related field;
    • At least seven (7) years of relevant, progressively responsible management and technical experience, and a proven track record of implementing and/or managing activities focusing on private sector competitiveness, public-private partnerships, trade, access to finance and investment, and agricultural development;
    • Possess a combination of technical expertise and management experience implementing development assistance activities, particularly USAID-funded Feed the Future activities, multi-country activities, and activities with large grants components;
    • Previous experience in Nigeria and other West African countries, especially working with the private sector, including agribusiness or manufacturing firms and financial institutions;
    • Ability to travel within Nigeria and to other West African countries;
    • Ability to serve as acting COP;
    • Proficiency in French (Level IV) is desirable.

    Method of Application

    Application Details
    To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:

    • Cover Letter
    • CV in reverse chronological format

    Note

    • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
    • 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.
    • Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
    • Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech's IDS ad posted.
    Interested and qualified? Go to Tetra Tech Company on careers.tetratechintdev.com to apply

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