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Chief of Party, Amazon Knowledge Management Activity

Tetra Tech is seeking to hire a qualified Chief of Party to lead all technical and administrative aspects of a 5-year USAID-funded biodiversity conservation initiative titled the Amazon Knowledge Learning Platform Activity. The purpose of the project is to support the adaptive management of USAID programs under the Amazon Vision; and improve knowledge and evidence for the conservation of Amazon biodiversity and climate change mitigation services.

 

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. This would be a full-time position and likely be based in Peru or Colombia for the full life of project (anticipated five years).

 

Responsibilities:

*Provide leadership and technical expertise for the project, and supervise 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 5-7 years in director-level role leading and managing complex development programs and multi-disciplinary teams in the Latin America Region, preferably as a Chief of Party for a USAID-funded project.

* Not less than 10 years’ project experience working in one or more technical disciplines: biodiversity conservation, knowledge management and learning, monitoring and evaluation, deforestation monitoring, land-use planning, and/or other relevant technical areas.

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

* Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish. Brazilian Portuguese a plus

* Strong familiarity with the policy, social, economic, environmental, and cultural context(s) in the Amazon basin region.

* Familiarity with ‘Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation’ a plus

* Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is required (biology, forestry, ecology, and/or other relevant natural, environmental or social sciences).

 

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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