Chief
of Party – Kenya
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded program in Kenya.
Position Description / Summary: USAID’s KENYA Integrated WASH Program
(KIWASH)Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded program in Kenya.
Program Goal: at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery for a healthy, productive and resilient Kenya
Program Objectives:
- Institutionalize catalytic models of
sustainable service delivery
- Strengthen governance for resilient
and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources.
KIWASH will include the following five
components:
- Scaled up market-based WASH service
delivery models
- Increased access to sustainable
financing/credit for WASH services
- Improved access to integrated WASH
and nutrition services
- Increased environmental
sustainability of WASH services
- Strengthened WASH services and water
resources institutions
Responsibilities:
- Manage the project’s implementation,
including overall responsibility for personnel and efficient budgeting and
financial management.
- Serve as the principal link between
USAID, Tetra Tech, and other partners, including interactions with
Government of Kenya officials and key figures in the water and wastewater
sector; and
- Ensure quality and timely submittal
of all project deliverables.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in engineering,
public administration/management, finance, or other relevant fields;
- Minimum fifteen (15) years of
experience as a Chief of Party or Project Director/Manager on large
donor-funded projects; experience on USAID-funded projects preferred.
- Minimum seven (7) years of
experience with successful water, sanitation and hygiene projects or
institutional strengthening programs;
- Demonstrated experience in
institutional strengthening of institutions, capacity building, market
based approaches to infrastructure planning, and public outreach;
- Demonstrated knowledge of management
of local construction contracts;
- Professional experience in East
Africa required; professional experience in Kenya preferred;
- Fluency in English required;
knowledge of French highly desirable.
To be considered applicants must submit
the following as part of the on-line process:
- Cover Letter
- CV in reverse chronological format
- A list of at least 3 professional
references including name, contact information, and statement of
relationship to the reference.
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech
ARD’s ad posted.
Apply on-line at:
Apply on-line at:
Deputy
Chief of Party – Kenya
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Deputy Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded program in Kenya.
Position Description / Summary: USAID’s Kenya Integrated WASH Program (KIWASH)
Program Goal: at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery for a healthy, productive and resilient Kenya
Program Objectives:
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Deputy Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded program in Kenya.
Position Description / Summary: USAID’s Kenya Integrated WASH Program (KIWASH)
Program Goal: at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery for a healthy, productive and resilient Kenya
Program Objectives:
- Institutionalize catalytic models of
sustainable service delivery;
- Strengthen governance for resilient
and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources.
KIWASH will include the following five
components:
- Scaled up market-based WASH service
delivery models
- Increased access to sustainable
financing/credit for WASH services
- Improved access to integrated WASH
and nutrition services
- Increased environmental
sustainability of WASH services
- Strengthened WASH services and water
resources institutions
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, supervise and
mentor local administrative and financial staff to effect sound project
management, fiscal and administrative due diligence and the development of
organizational and individual capacities.
- Identify and implement changes in
administrative and financial policies and procedures that will enhance the
cost effectiveness of program implementation.
- Execute operational
planning/budgeting procedures and tools outlined in Tetra Tech ARD’s
Standard Operating Procedures that require technical units to provide
adequate advance notice of support needs to financial, administrative,
logistical, HR, and procurement units.
- Assist the COP to arrange technical
and administrative support for short-term consultants and contractors
- Ensure compliance of project operations
with USAID, and Tetra Tech ARD Home Office administrative policies and
guidelines.
- Support implementation efforts
throughout Kenya when requested by the COP.
- Respond to pertinent information
requests from project partners and other relevant organizations/institutions;
- Administer and manage the efficient
utilization and maintenance of project resources, including vehicles, IT
and office equipment and furnishings, and any other physical assets
purchased by or assigned to the project;
- Advise the COP on all policy matters
concerning project administration and financial management.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business
Administration, Finance, Commerce or related field.
- Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience
managing USAID/USG funded projects.
- Excellent planning, management and
organizational skills. Skilled in organizing resources and
establishing priorities.
- Strong leadership, analytical and
organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work both
independently and within a team. Demonstrated skill in quickly
assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of
activities with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and
ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders,
in-country collaborators and staff at all levels of the organization.
- Strong MS Office skills, including
Excel.
- Strong written and oral presentation
skills in English.
- Kenyan nationals strongly encouraged
to apply;
To be considered applicants must submit
the following as part of the on-line process:
- Cover Letter
- CV in reverse chronological format
- A list of at least 3 professional
references including name, contact information, and statement of
relationship to the reference.
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech
ARD’s ad posted.
Apply on-line at:
Apply on-line at:
Development
Specialists for WASH Sector – Kenya
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified WASH Sector Development Specialists for an upcoming project in Kenya.
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified WASH Sector Development Specialists for an upcoming project in Kenya.
This project
will support the upcoming USAID Water Strategy.
Seeking specialists in the following areas:
Seeking specialists in the following areas:
- Market Based WASH
Specialist
- Environmental
Specialist
- Sanitation & CLTS
Specialist
- Water Resource Management
Specialist
- Local Governance
Specialist
- Civil Society & Community
Specialist
Qualifications:
- At least five (5) years of
professional experience in developing countries
- Expertise in one or more of the
following areas: rural water supply, rural sanitation, CLTS, sanitation
marketing, hygiene promotion, information systems, monitoring &
evaluation, WASH Sector policy and governance, knowledge management and
communications.
- Experience with institutional
arrangements, institutional strengthening and capacity building in the
water sector
- Prior experience in Africa (Kenya
preferred); experience in post-conflict countries is a plus
- Master’s degree in a related field
is preferred
- Must be an excellent communicator,
self-starter, and energetic
To be considered applicants must submit
the following as part of the on-line process:
- Cover Letter
- CV in reverse chronological format
- A list of at least 3 professional
references including name, contact information, and statement of
relationship to the reference.
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech
ARD’s ad posted.
Apply on-line at:
Apply on-line at:
https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=658
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas.
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas.
We strive to
reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace.
We encourage
applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural
groups.
Tetra Tech is
proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
Website: www.tetratechintdev.com
