Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates to fill the position of Verification Officer. The pilot project will focus on legume seed sector development, and the position will be based in Kampala, Uganda with significant opportunities for in-country travel.
Responsibilities: The Verification Officer will be responsible for overseeing all verification activities that will be carried out by an external contractor. This will include biannual audits of companies’ reported seed sales as well as verification of unsold seeds. The Verification Officer should be familiar with legume seed production and sales processes, and will need to liaise and oversee all verification tasks to ensure verification objectives are carried out with integrity. Verification work will be focused both on verifying results, and preventing and identifying fraudulent practices.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated success designing and implementing verification and quality control systems, monitoring and evaluating system implementation, overcoming challenges and solving problems, and coordinating with partners. If you are a fit for our team, you will be an outstanding.
*Manager; able to track, monitor and document work plan implementation;
*Detail oriented; able to manage multiple tasks and data with accuracy and efficiency;
*A creative problem solver; able to develop innovative solutions to respond to an evolving context;
*Learner; with a strong sense of curiosity, able to adjust actions in response to new information;
*Team member; enjoy working with others and being part of a larger effort.
You will also be business-minded and have a strong interest in learning about and executing new approaches to effective private sector development. Candidates should highlight these skills in their CV, and expect to demonstrate them if called for an interview.
Qualifications:
*A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to, Agricultural Development, Business Management, Accounting, Finance and Administration
*A minimum of 5 years’ experience with private sector projects or programs management
*Proven track record of achieving management goals and objectives, financial management, and oversight of contracts in similar context
*Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
*Spoken and written fluency in English
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* CV in reverse chronological format
* Reference List
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. The deadline for applications is March 20th.
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.