AGRICULTURE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH STAFF ASSOCIATE / ASSOCIATE

Tetra Tech ARD headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http://tetratechintdev.com) is accepting expressions of interest for qualified Agriculture and Economic Growth Sector (AEG), Specialists to join the AEG sector. Candidates should have prior experience with new business development, proposal writing, and contract management in either non-profit or for-profit international development. The successful candidate will be assigned DG project management (for Afghanistan work, either as a Deputy Project Manager or Project Manager, depending on experience), business development, and providing billable technical assistance duties by the Sector Director. Further, candidates should be interested in career development that leads to overseas assignments and senior home-office roles. Applicants should be willing to travel (including to Afghanistan) approximately 35% of the year, and should be able to take on assignments that may involve several months away from home.

The position will be based in in Burlington, Vermont or in Tetra Tech ARD’s satellite office in Arlington, Virginia.A Virginia-based position will play a strong networking role with Tetra Tech ARD’s partners and other Washington, DC-based organizations.
Responsibilities:

* Backstop all aspects of Afghanistan project(s), including start up through close out administration and oversight; coordination with Home Office staff on logistics, procurement, budgets, and travel; project budget development and management; recruit and onboard technical consultants/personnel; collaborate with local staff to build capacity; and monitor work plan and deliverables to ensure contract compliance;

* Undertake a full portfolio of professional services in support of Tetra Tech ARD’s AEG technical service areas, including new business development (marketing and proposal development), contractual and financial oversight, and management on ongoing projects;

* Design and lead strategies for supporting USG agriculture and economic growth programming worldwide, including those in post conflict and transitioning environments;

* Contribute to corporate strategic planning and business opportunity development at Tetra Tech ARD and more broadly across Tetra Tech; and

* Work to raise Tetra Tech ARD’s profile as a technical leader in the AEG field through activities that position the firm with our main clients and within the international development community.

Qualifications:

* Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree strongly preferred) in international development, public administration, or a related field preferred;

* One to three years of experience managing USAID projects in developing countries preferred (with management support to an Afghanistan project - not grants or cooperative agreements - highly desirable: service in volunteer programs such as the Peace Corps possibly relevant);

* Familiarity with USAID FORWARD, Feed The Future, agricultural development, and food security initiatives;

* Demonstrated excellent writing ability and previous successful proposal development experience responding to USAID and USG procurements;

* High level proficiency in MS Office applications;

* Strong oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences;

* Demonstrated strengths in multitasking and teamwork across hierarchies;

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes intense work environment;

* Fluency in English and speaking and reading proficiency in at least one foreign language is required;

* Ability to conduct frequent short-term international fieldwork in post conflict and transitioning locations

(30%-40%); and

* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process: * Letter of application
* Current CV in reverse chronological format
* List of at least 3 professional references

* Writing Sample (sole authorship, no more than ten pages)

How to apply:

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Apply online at https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/USPostingDetail.aspx?...

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. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services—delivering the best solutions to meet our clients' needs. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, 350 offices worldwide and $2.6 Billion revenue in 2013, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project cycle. 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.