Tetra Tech ARD CHIEF OF PARTY – COTE D'IVOIRE

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 parliamentary strengthening project in Cote d’Ivoire. Responsibilities: *Provide technical leadership to overall project direction, including designing activities in the area of the institutional development; *Assume responsibility for overall contract management ensuring quality control and timeliness of all deliverables; *Manage expatriate and local staff, exercising quality control Ensure effective financial management and , progress and reporting of program results in compliance with USAID-required indicators and efficient utilization of program staff and resources; *Interface directly with parliamentary and other government leaders and other local stakeholders, officials of USAID and the Department of State, and other donors; and *Serve as the official representative of the project and Tetra Tech ARD in the country. Qualifications: *Masters degree in a relevant field: political science, public administration, public finance, law or other. *Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in international development in the D&G area, preferably with five years of experience with legislative development and at least three years’ experience in a USAID COP role. *Knowledge of USAID and other multi- and bilateral donor rules and regulations. *Experience in West Africa, especially with transitional democracies and post conflict countries. *Demonstrated record of interacting and developing strong working relationships with high level local counterparts. *Excellent team-building and communication skills (e-mail, telephone, reports, public speaking).

*Fluent French; good fluency in English preferred.

How to apply:

Apply online at: https://careers.ardinc.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingDetail.asp...

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.

To be considered, applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process: * A letter of application 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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