Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is recruiting for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) in our Bangkok, Thailand office. This position is contingent upon contract award. The DCOP will backstop the Chief of Party (COP) in the management of the technical issues under this contract.

Responsibilities include:

·         Work closely with the technical staff and COP to achieve defined project results, produce deliverables on schedule, and build successful partnerships with stakeholders, counterparts and the donor community

·         Assist the COP with day-to-day project management and quality control support to improve the overall responsiveness to USAID

·         Manage the preparation and production of the project’s progress reports, workplans and other contractual deliverables

·         Supervise the project’s crosscutting staff and related activities including training, monitoring and evaluation, communications, gender integration, and environmental compliance

·         Assist the COP in collaboration with the Operations DCOP and home office staff on work-planning, activity design, scheduling and implementation, drafting technical justifications for USAID approvals, reporting and budgeting

·         Coordinate with the home office and the Operations DCOP on the sourcing, recruiting, hiring, deployment, and onboarding of staff, consultants, and subcontractors

·         Maintain and update the project budget to mitigate cost overruns

·         Act as a liaison to the headquarters office in Arlington, VA for day-to-day problem solving

·         Serve as an acting Chief of Party (COP) in the absence of the COP

·         Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

·         Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the implementation of complex energy development projects

·         A Bachelor’s degree or higher in the energy field, including engineering, policy, legal, finance, economics, and/or other related field. A Master’s degree strongly preferred.

·         At least 5 years providing management and leadership on a USAID or other donor-funded energy project

·         Supervisory experience in the international development industry, specifically with long-term field staff and short-term U.S., third country, and local experts

·         Ability to establish strong working relationships with senior national and local government officials, the private sector and civil society

·         A proven record of excellent management, administrative and organizational skills

·         Excellent leadership skills including strategic thinking, decision-making, oral and written communications, ability to motivate and collaborate with others to achieve team goals

·         Fluency in English is required with excellent writing and presentation skills