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Chief of Party, Cambodia Prey Lang Extended Landscape Initiative

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party candidates to lead all technical and administrative aspects of an anticipated 5-year USAID-funded Cambodia Prey Lang Extended Landscape Initiative. Working in the Prey Lang extended landscape, this project will increase sustainable economic opportunities, support the development of inclusive natural resource governance, and improve conservation efforts and land management for agriculture, forestry, and water while reducing greenhouse gases and increasing resilience to climate change.

 

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 ARD, 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:

* Minimum of 5 years in director-level role leading and managing complex development programs and multi-disciplinary teams in Asia, preferably as a Chief of Party for a USAID-funded project.

* Minimum 10 years project experience working in one or more technical disciplines: biodiversity conservation, conservation finance, land-use planning, climate change adaptation, integrated watershed management, or other relevant technical areas.

* Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary development programs and teams, engaging effectively with stakeholders, fostering collaborative learning and adaptive management, and understanding and addressing the needs of the most vulnerable.

* Excellent communication/language skills

* Strong familiarity with the policy, social, economic, environmental, and cultural context in Cambodia

* Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is required.

 

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online 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.

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