Tetra Tech ARD CHIEF OF PARTY, AFGHANISTAN

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.tetratechard.com/) a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for potential positions on an anticipated USAID funded program in Afghanistan. USAID will be issuing four contracts in support of the Regional Agricultural Development Program (RADP) – North, West, South and Central – the objectives of which are to improve food and economic security for rural Afghans through improved production and productivity for targeted value chains including wheat, high-value crops, and livestock.

Responsibilities: The COP will be responsible for leading all technical, financial and administrative aspects of the program and will coordinate closely with USAID in developing, implementing, and revising the project’s overall field strategy. The COP will be the principal link between USAID, Tetra Tech ARD, and other partners and provide overall strategic and technical guidance to subcontractors. The COP will provide comprehensive expert technical oversight and guidance in all aspects of the program, including monitoring and reporting to USAID.

Qualifications: *At least 10 years of progressively responsible international development experience in managing and implementing large agriculture and/or business development programs; *At least 5 years of successful experience as Project Director or Chief of Party of large donor-funded technical assistance teams for projects of similar magnitude and complexity, particularly in transitional, Islamic, and/or post-conflict countries; *Demonstrated expertise in agriculture and agribusiness development, local capacity building or business enabling environment, and program design and implementation; *Prior experience in designing and implementing agriculture programs in Afghanistan, the region, or a conflict or post conflict country is highly desirable; *Experience working in the private sector is highly desirable.

Supervisory Experience: * At least 10 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, including: * Direct supervision of professional and support staff, *Experience in building and effectively supervising a diverse team of employees, *Quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, *Contract management, *Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to hold staff accountable for quality outputs and results as well as communication with external stakeholders such as governments, donors, etc.

Qualifications:

*Master’s degree or higher in agricultural production, agricultural science, water resources management, international development, business management or a related field; *Professional fluency in English speaking, reading, and writing to a level 4 or native speaker. *Professional oral presentation and concise writing skills in English (required) Dari/Pashto desirable *Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior host-government counterparts on policy and other strategic planning issues. *Demonstrated organizational skills and strong track record in meeting deliverables and deadlines.

How to apply:

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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 workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.