Environment and Natural Resources Sector Director (Remote, US-based)
Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest for highly qualified candidates for the role of Sector Director of our Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) sector.
The ENR Sector Director will lead, oversee, and collaborate with colleagues on both new business development and program implementation, for clients including USAID and other U.S. government agencies, multilateral development banks, agencies of the United Nations, local and national governments, and the private sector. It is essential that candidates demonstrate prior success with new business development, proposal writing, and for-profit contract management. The Sector Director embodies and understands the vision, leadership, decision making, technical competence, effective budget development and management, and personal commitment for accountability that are required for success in our business environment.
The Sector Director reports to the Vice President of Operations. This position is preferably based in Arlington, Virginia or Burlington, Vermont, with consideration of remote-work from US-based locations.
Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership, vision and management for the organization’s new business development activities in the ENR sector, including maintaining and expanding our core services, diversifying the client base, and cross-selling Tetra Tech services;
* Supervise overall business development and contract performance, contract oversight, sound business practices, and technical integrity of sector projects; coordinate with sector project managers at regular intervals, and help project managers, deputy project managers, and project management teams to craft appropriate responses to contract challenges, problems, and issues;
* Develop and maintain leadership, technical vision, and strategy development in the sector;
* Grow sector contract backlog and maximize sector revenue contribution to the Annual Operation Plan (AOP);
* Represent the ENR sector internally and with other business units within Tetra Tech and clients;
* Maintain and grow project performance reputation with clients, partners, and program beneficiaries;
* Provide technical advice and solutions to proposal development and projects in other Tetra Tech sectors;
* Manage and supervise ENR sector staff, including: sustaining billability percentages, workload balance, and projections; ensuring availability of professional development opportunities; and providing regular performance feedback; and
* Serve as proposal or project manager, lead technical writer, Senior Management reviewer, and/or provide short-term technical assistance, among other tasks, as germane and necessary.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of a graduate degree in forestry, environmental sciences, natural resource management, climate change, ecology, or other related field;
* Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years related to international development;
* Proven excellence and qualifications in a natural resources management or related field (e.g., forestry, biodiversity conservation, watershed management, community-based natural resources management, coastal zone management, resource economics, climate change adaptation, environmental compliance and management);
* Demonstrated technical excellence and ability to grow a portfolio of new ENR business;
* Ability to inclusively lead multidisciplinary, cross cultural teams - in the Home Office and the field - with record of effective delegation, communication, and motivation;
* Exceptional intercultural communication skills, particularly writing and presenting to clients and partners;
* Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction, through technical excellence of deliverables and managerial strengths in scope, schedule, and budget;
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and perform numerous tasks simultaneously;
* Established track record of writing, winning, and managing USAID and USG procurements;
* Strong network of contacts relevant to ENR work within the international development community;
* Functional competence in at least one major foreign language preferred (including Spanish, French, and/or Arabic);
* High level proficiency in MS Office applications;
* Availability for short-term international field work (>20%); and
* U.S. work authorization required.
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 your Cover Letter and CV/Resume are uploaded and submit only the requested documentation as part of your application. 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. Deadline for applications is August 8, 2022.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.
Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background. If you need a reasonable accommodation with your application process, contact our Global Talent Operations team.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 21,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 450 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.
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