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Chief of Party Job Vacancy at Tetra Tech ARD
Location: Uganda
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-funded Feed the Future (FTF) Value Chain Project in Uganda. The project will focus on two intermediate results: 1) Increased crop productivity in FTF focus districts and 2) Increased access to competitive markets (domestic, regional and international). These results will be achieved through increased use of farm management practices, increased use of high quality agricultural inputs, increased access to production and market support services, improved market linkages and improved post-harvest handling. The project will focus on the three value chains identified in the Uganda Feed the Future (FTF) Strategy- coffee, maize, and beans.
Responsibilities:
· Lead all technical, financial and administrative aspects of the program and coordinate closely with USAID in developing, implementing, and revising the project’s overall strategy.
· Serve as the principal link with USAID, Tetra Tech ARD, providing overall strategic collaboration and guidance to subcontractors and local partners and other stakeholders.
· Provide technical leadership in one or more of the following program areas: enhanced productivity, producer group development, post-harvest handling, value chain development and domestic, regional and international market development.
· Ensure timely completion of technical activities and the timely completion of contractual technical reports and deliverables (Quarterly and Annual Reports, Annual Work Plans, Performance Monitoring Plan, etc.).
Qualifications:
· Previous experience in at least two of the above mentioned technical areas and in-depth knowledge of at least one of the three targeted sub-sectors: maize, beans and coffee.
· Minimum of 10 years of work experience with USG or other similar development projects or programs management;
· At least eight years of project management experience.
· Previous USAID COP experience preferred.
· Post-graduate degree in a relevant field.
· Fluency in English is required.
· In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.
How to apply:
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process:
· A cover letter explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity
· A current CV in reverse chronological format
· A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
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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 workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
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