Tetra Tech International Development Services, headquartered in Arlington, VA, is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for potential Senior Technical Specialist positions on an anticipated U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project in Nepal. The goal of this project is to improve the effectiveness of civil society organizations and media actors, with priority at the municipal level, in strengthening public and private sector accountability, advancing and protecting fundamental freedoms, and improving equitable access to higher quality public services.

The Senior Technical Specialists will provide technical and management support to activities within their field of expertise to achieve project outcomes. Positions may be for long-term project staff or opportunities for short-term technical assignments, and may be based in Kathmandu, Nepal or other project cities as determined by project needs.

Tetra Tech seeks candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

* Media Sector Strengthening

* Citizen Engagement

* Gender Equity and Social Inclusion

* Public and Private Sector Accountability

* Civil Society Strengthening

* Legal and Policy Framework

Qualifications:

*Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field (Master’s preferred);

*Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience;

*Demonstrated expertise in analytical, writing, and training skills;

*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as cultural and political sensitivity;

*Professional written and spoken proficiency in English and Nepali is preferred;

*Prior experience living and working in Nepal (preferred);

*Qualified applicants from Nepal highly encouraged to apply.