Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position on an upcoming USAID-funded program in Liberia. Position Description/Summary: The COP will be responsible for leading all technical, financial and administrative aspects of the program and will coordinate closely with USAID in developing, implementing, and revising the project’s overall field strategy. The COP will be the principal link between USAID, Tetra Tech, and other partners and provide overall strategic and technical guidance to subcontractors. The COP will provide comprehensive expert technical oversight and guidance in all aspects of the program, including monitoring and evaluation, and reporting to USAID.

Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership and technical expertise for the project and expatriate and local teams;

* Develop strategic objectives and confirm project compliance with USAID regulations;

* Manage the project’s implementation, including overall responsibility for personnel and efficient budgeting and financial management.

* Oversee technical activities of the project and ensure that impact is achieving the results defined in the contract;

* Evaluate and document project progress and lessons learned; * Assume responsibility for overall USAID contract management ensuring quality control and timeliness of deliverables;

Qualifications:

* Advanced degree in resource tenure-related field or appropriate social science;

* Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience as a Chief of Party or Project Director/Manager on large donor-funded projects; experience on USAID-funded projects preferred.

* Minimum seven (7) years of experience with successful land tenure programs;

* Experience with legal reform, land administration, customary tenure and institutional development preferred;

* Professional experience in West Africa required; professional experience in Liberia preferred;

*Fluency in English required.

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.

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.