DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY, CAMBODIA

DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY, CAMBODIA

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http:www.tetratechintdev.com/) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Deputy Chief of Party position on an upcoming USAID-funded program in Cambodia that is designed to improve food security through enhanced agricultural development and rational management of natural resources.

Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership, supervise and mentor local administrative and financial staff to effect sound project management, fiscal and administrative due diligence and the development of organizational and individual capacities.

* Identify and implement changes in administrative and financial policies and procedures that will enhance the cost effectiveness of program implementation.

* Execute operational planning/budgeting procedures and tools outlined in Tetra Tech ARD’s Standard Operating Procedures that require technical units to provide adequate advance notice of support needs to financial, administrative, logistical, HR, and procurement units.

* Assist the COP to arrange technical and administrative support for short-term consultants and contractors

* Ensure compliance of project operations with USAID, and Tetra Tech ARD Home Office administrative policies and guidelines.

* Support implementation efforts throughout Cambodia when requested by the COP.

* Respond to pertinent information requests from project partners and other relevant organizations/institutions;

* Administer and manage the efficient utilization and maintenance of project resources, including vehicles, IT and office equipment and furnishings, and any other physical assets purchased by or assigned to the project;

* Advise the COP on all policy matters concerning project administration and financial management.

Qualifications:

*At least 7-10 years of demonstrable experience managing the administrative and financial aspects of development programs.

*At least 3 years of experience designing and implementing projects focused on value chains, agribusiness/marketing, and/or natural resource management.

*Degree in agriculture, natural resource management, business, or other relevant field required; advanced degree preferred.

*Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting, accounting, and grants management.

*Prior experience recruiting and supervising host-country staff.

*Experience overseeing the implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans.

*Proven ability to maintain good relationships with government officials and other stakeholders.

*Professional fluency in English and Khmer required.

*Ability to serve as the acting COP in the COP’s absence.

*Cambodia nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

*Cover Letter

*CV in reverse chronological format

*A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s ad posted.

Apply on-line at: http://bit.ly/1IOHIVI

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S 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 is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.