Updated 12/11/2018
Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently seeking applications from qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates to provide leadership to a $86-96 million, USAID-funded Trade and Investment Hub Activity in West Africa. The purpose of the Activity is to improve the competitiveness of West African farmers and firms. This will be accomplished by increasing productivity, market participation, investment and adoption of improved technologies. USAID defines agriculture competitiveness as the ability of a farm, firm, sector, or country to sell and provide goods and services in a given market – in relation to the ability and performance of other farms, firms, sectors or countries in the same market.
Tetra Tech is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
* Marketing and Trade Specialist
* Agricultural Value Chain Development Specialist
* Agribusiness Specialist
* Agricultural Market Information Systems Specialist
* Post-harvest Handling and Processing Specialist
* Public-Private Partnership Specialist
* Access to Agricultural Finance Specialist
* Producer Organization/Agribusiness Capacity Building Specialist
* Agricultural Production Specialists
* Business Development Services (BDS) Specialist
* Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist
* Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Responsibilities:
* Management of project activities within respective technical areas. This will include planning and implementation of activities in collaboration with local partners, beneficiaries and project staff
* Participation on internal grant review committees and grants management and monitoring.
* Support project monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities, and financial planning and budget development;
* Engage in discussions related to respective technical areas with stakeholders including USAID and local government officials.
* Liaise and coordinate project activities with those of other pertinent USAID implementing partners and donor activities.
Qualifications:
* At least five (5-8) years of professional experience in their specific field;
* Demonstrated expertise in agriculture, agribusiness and agricultural value chain development;
* Additional experience in one or more of the following technical areas are required: agricultural competitiveness, agricultural supply chain management, agricultural extension services provision, commodity warehousing and storage capacity development, ICT for agriculture, development of clean energy solutions for agricultural value chain development;
* Experience with a donor-funded project is required;
* Academic degree in a related field, an Advanced degree is preferred;
* Nigerian 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.
Please indicate your technical specialization from the list above.
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. 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.