Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Chief of Party position on a USAID funded program in Kabul, Afghanistan. The purpose of the USAID/Afghanistan Land Reform Project in Afghanistan is to develop a robust set of policies and laws to provide a framework for Afghanistan’s land market.  This framework will support investment and productivity growth, resolve or mitigate land-based conflict, and build confidence in the government’s legitimacy, thereby enhancing overall stability in Afghan society.

Responsibilities

*Leading all technical, financial and administrative aspects of the program;

*Coordinate closely with USAID in developing, implementing, and revising the project’s overall field strategy;

*Serve as the principal link between USAID, Tetra Tech, and other partners;

*Provide overall strategic and technical guidance to subcontractors;

*Provide comprehensive expert technical oversight and guidance in all aspects of the program, including monitoring and reporting to USAID.

Qualifications

*At least 15 years of international experience including at least 3 years’ experience managing complex programs of similar scale;

*Prior technical experience in property rights and land market development issues;

*Prior experience in designing and implementing agriculture programs in Afghanistan, the region, a conflict or post conflict country is highly desirable;

*Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other project implementers, local implementing partners, and teams implementing USG- and other donor-funded programs, including activities in different sectors such as infrastructure and democracy/governance;

*Capacity to effectively deal with and resolve conflict;

*Demonstrated ethical management approach;

*Professional fluency in English speaking, reading, and writing to a level 4 or native speaker;

*Professional oral presentation and concise writing skills in English (required);

*Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior host-government counterparts on policy and other strategic planning issues;

*Demonstrated organizational skills and strong track record in meeting deliverables and deadlines;

*Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to hold staff accountable for quality outputs and results as well as communication with external stakeholders such as governments, donors.

In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.

No phone calls will be accepted.

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

* A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity

* A current resume in reverse chronological format

* A list of at least 3 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. 

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.