The USAID-CCBO project in Peru, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development  is currently accepting expressions of interest for a Capacity Development and Governance Manager. This position will be located in the main office in Lima.

Position Description/Summary: The CCBO activity is a five-year initiative of USAID which will serve as USAID's flagship program to target ocean plastics directly at their source in cities and towns. The project works to prevent ocean plastic pollution by building capacity and commitment for Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling (3Rs) and solid waste management (SWM) in urban and peri-urban settings, particularly in riverine and coastal areas. CCBO works with multiple USAID missions on country-specific implementation of national and local activities, and with USAID/Washington on global-level activities.

The Capacity Development and Governance Manager will work under the direction and guidance of the CCBO Country Director for Peru and will receive technical guidance from the Capacity Development and Governance Director (based in Washington, DC).  He/she will lead relevant activities in the CCBO Peru designated cities to improve existing local solid waste management and recycling systems through increased cooperation among local governments and stakeholders and the implementation of laws, policies, regulations. 

His/her primary job will be to facilitate project and capacity-building activities while supervising two CCBO sites technical coordinators. He/she will support and arrange for workshops, events, meetings and trainings to local government officials, staff and stakeholders; collect and confirm information for the CCBO legal gap analysis, enforcement review, financial indicators and governance capacity index assessment; contribute to CCBO deliverables by providing local context, data, and information review; update country baseline stats files as well as take on other necessary activities to achieve the goals of the CCBO program.

In this role, the Manager will ensure that locally generated ideas for improving SWM and recycling systems are relayed to and discussed by the full CCBO Team and options for solutions are communicated back to stakeholders in the cities. 

Qualifications:

*Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in a discipline related to government, environmental science, management/administration, city planning, international development, or related field.

*At least 10 years of experience working with or for local o central government in Peru, preferably in the environment or planning sectors.

*Understanding of municipal solid waste management policies and practices at the local government level and experience supporting or facilitating assessments, design, planning, operations/management and/or financing of 3Rs/SWM systems and collaboration with community-based actors.

*At least 10 years of experience in leadership/advisory positions.

*Proven communication, conflict resolution, facilitation, and decision-making skills.

*Flexible approach for working individually as well as in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.

*Advanced proficiency in speaking and writing in English.

*Please note: Only Peruvian citizens are eligible for this position.