WATER SECTOR, CHIEF OF PARTY, Jordan
Tetra Tech ARD, a leading US-based international development consulting firm, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party candidates for a potential USAID-funded water project in Jordan. The project’s objective is to improve water sector management and governance through supporting the Government of Jordan and Jordanian water and sanitation utilities and service providers in sector and institutional reform, policy development and implementation, and capacity building.
Qualifications:
*At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience managing water and/or energy programs in highly natural resource constrained environments, including: institutional support, reform and restructuring; sector policy and governance; public outreach and stakeholder communication; utility management, operations and commercialization; conservation and demand management; and agricultural water management and efficiency.
*Demonstrated ability to navigate and achieve results within complex political landscapes including longstanding entrenched vested interests;
*Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior national and local government officials, public interest and community groups, and private industry representatives, which often hold opposing views or interests;
*At least five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff; and assembling and managing teams including consultants.
*At least five (5) years of relevant management experience in Jordan and/or the Middle East and North Africa region;
*Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is preferred;
*Outstanding communication, management, and reporting skills;
*Master’s degree in water, energy, or natural resources management, public health, engineering, public affairs, or related field of study; and
*Fluency in written and oral English is required; Arabic is a plus.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
*CV in reverse chronological format
*A list of at least three 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.
To Apply: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=857
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