Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Democracy and Governance Senior Associate position. This position will be based in the Tetra Tech International Development Burlington, VT or Arlington, VA office with consideration of remote, US-based locations.
Responsibilities:
* Manage and oversee all aspects of democracy and governance-related projects, from start-up to close-out;
* Provide technical direction to democracy and governance projects and teams, around the world;
* Design, manage and write new concepts and proposals on democracy and governance;
* Develop thought leadership on priority democracy and governance topics such as crime and violence prevention, public financial management, justice and security, accountability, and local governance;
* Develop corporate strategies for technical excellence in democracy and governance topics;
* Supervise and mentor staff;
* Cultivate networks with donors and other organizations.
Qualifications:
* Master’s, JD, or PhD in a technical discipline related to democracy and governance;
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in democracy and governance, including among other topics, local governance and decentralization, anticorruption, transparency and accountability, citizen engagement, public financial management, and/or crime and violence prevention;
* Prior successful experience writing complex technical proposals required;
* Demonstrated thought-leadership and contributions in democracy and governance required;
* At least 10 years of experience in international development with various donors, including USAID;
* Experience working for, or collaborating with, partners in private sector, academia, research institutions, and government ministries and agencies;
* Experience managing and supervising large, complex DG projects in developing countries preferred;
* Speaking and reading proficiency in a foreign language preferred.
* Position requires regular international travel (roughly 20%-30%), including potential travel to conflict-affected countries;
* Outstanding oral, written communications and presentation skills;
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure on multiple concurrent projects;
* Demonstrated detail orientation and exceptionally high levels of organization;
* Highly proficient in MS Office applications;
* 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.
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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.