Updated August 17, 2016
Tetra Tech ARD, (www.tetratechintdev.com) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Senior Technical Procurement Advisor position for an upcoming proposal for the Accountable Governance for Improved Service Delivery (AGIS) program, to be funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The goal of this program will be to improve service delivery and accountability by strengthening procurement, audit and internal control functions of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education and to extend existing initiatives to the local level. This will be a long-term position located in Lusaka, Zambia.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of 10 years of experience providing technical and operational experience in international development, preferably in Zambia, involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions.
* Strong technical expertise in the education and/or health sector in Zambia specifically in the areas public sector procurement, supply chain management, institutional strengthening, and tendering processes.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.
* Extensive experience interacting and collaborating with government counterparts.
* Zambian Nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
* Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field is 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. 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. No phone calls will be accepted.
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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.