Tetra Tech ARD, a leading US-based international development consulting firm, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position for an upcoming USAID-funded water program in Jordan. The objectives of this program are to improve water sector management and governance through targeted technical assistance and capacity building.

Qualifications:

*At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience managing water sector programs in natural resource constrained environments, including: water utility management, commercialization, and cost recovery; non-revenue water management, demand management and behavior change; institutional support, reform and restructuring including capacity building, mentoring, and training; water law, policy, governance, regulation and enforcement; public outreach and stakeholder communication; and decentralized agricultural water management.

*Demonstrated ability to navigate and achieve results within complex political landscapes including longstanding entrenched vested interests;

*Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior national and local government officials, public interest and community groups, and private industry representatives, which often hold opposing views or interests;

*At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience including direct supervision of professional and support staff; and assembling and managing teams including consultants.

*At least five (5) years of relevant management experience in Jordan and/or the Middle East and North Africa region;

*Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is preferred;

*Outstanding communication, management, and reporting skills;

*Master’s degree in water, energy, or natural resources management, public health, engineering, public affairs, or related field of study; and

*Fluency in written and oral English is required; Arabic is a plus.

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

*CV in reverse chronological format

*A list of at least three professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration.

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.