Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for Senior Technical Advisors/Specialists on an upcoming USAID-funded program in Honduras - Transforming Market Systems Activity that is designed to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased economic opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and reduce incentives to migrate.
We are looking for Senior Technical Specialist in the following areas:
Agriculture
Market Systems
Business Enabling Environment
Tourism
Business Services
Logistics/Supply Chain
Financial Services
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning
Gender
Youth
Vulnerable Populations
Responsibilities:
* Demonstrated expertise in market systems, business enabling environment, value-added agriculture, tourism, business services, logistics/agricultural supply chain management, financial services, monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL), gender, youth and vulnerable populations. Particular experience working in the value chains of coffee, cacao, and other small-holder agriculture products common in Honduras preferred;
* Additional experience in one or more of the following fields is also expected: agribusiness, agricultural marketing, value chain development, agricultural credit, sustainable livelihoods, and/or rural development
* Management of project activities within their component areas. This will include planning and design of activities, implementation of activities directly through project staff, implementation of project activities through subcontracts and grants, monitoring and reporting on project activities, and management of project budgets;
* Engage in discussions related to their component areas with stakeholders including USAID and Government of Honduras officials;
* Active involvement in implementation of activities in their areas of responsibility including for example development of policy analyses and recommendations;
* Staff management responsibility with teams located in the Tegucigalpa project office, and possibly field offices.
Qualifications:
* At least five (5-8) years of professional experience in their specific field;
* Experience with a donor-funded project is required;
* Academic degree in a related field, advanced degree preferred;
* Honduran nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
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.
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