Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for potential Utility Specialist positions on a MCC funded program in Cape Verde. The program seeks to improve water and sanitation services at the municipal level by making implementing reforms to provide a financially sound, transparent and accountable institutional basis for the delivery of water and sanitation services to Cape Verdean households and businesses.  These positions will be short term and require travel to Cape Verde.

Responsibilities:

*Conduct institutional assessments of municipal water and sanitation service organizations to identify organizational, financial, and managerial issues that are ripe for improvement;

*Provide technical assistance and training to municipal and utility officials to implement institutional reforms to facilitate a transition of water and sanitation services to a more efficient, accountable, and transparent organizational framework.

Qualifications:

*Advanced degree in business administration, human resources management, or related field relevant to institutional assessment and development;

*Minimum 10 years of experience in evaluating the effectiveness of institutions and organizational arrangements;

*A strong track record of improving organizations in terms of organizational structures, personnel procedures and utilization, and human capacity building;

*Strong communications skills and ability to work with senior utility managers and government officials;

*Fluency in English and Portuguese required.

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

* Cover Letter

* 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.

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.