Workplace Advancement for Gender Equality (WAGE)- Chief of Party

Tetra Tech International Development Services, headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded program based in the Washington, DC area.

The objective of the “Workplace Advancement for Gender Equality” (WAGE) project is to continue adapting and scaling up USAID’s efforts to increase gender equality and women’s economic empowerment opportunities within traditionally male-dominated sectors. This Task Order will expand and scale USAID’s programming focused on increasing gender equality and women’s empowerment in traditionally male dominated sectors, by 1) continuing to support the energy sector, and 2) adapting and applying the model to new sectors, particularly those that advance sustainable urban service delivery and economic growth of urban centers.

The Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for the overall management and administration of the project. This includes supervising all elements of and tracking implementation of the work plan, providing quality control of products prepared by the Contractor’s team and subcontractors, and liaising with and providing expert guidance to USAID. The COP will serve as the principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships, including verbal and written presentations as requested by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative to varied audiences. The COP will collaborate with two other key personnel positions (Gender Expert and Lead Change Management Coach) to define technical direction of the project.

Minimum Education: The proposed candidate must have a graduate degree (Master’s or higher) in economic growth, gender, energy, environment, international development, business, or related field.

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience in gender, economic growth, water, energy, business or related areas.

* Experience working to strengthen commercialization of utilities and/or strengthening human resources and operations in private or public sector institutions.

* Experience working on gender equality and women’s empowerment and implementing cross-cutting programs.

* The COP must have previously worked in a leadership position that involved direction over relevant gender, energy, water, economic growth, or business strengthening activities either inside or outside the United States.

* Must have experience working in developing countries.

* Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; additional language skills preferred.

* Experience in rapidly assembling and managing teams that have the appropriate skills and experience to effective execute identified tasks and provide strategic leadership to the project.

* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.