Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an upcoming land tenure projects in Rwanda. Candidates should possess demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: local governance and/or institutional strengthening, land tenure reform, and informal and formal dispute resolution systems for land conflicts, judicial strengthening, and land administration. Experience working on land and property rights issues for women and vulnerable groups is preferred.
Responsibilities
*Providing leadership, supervision, and technical direction to the project’s field implementation team, including subcontractor teams, and additional short-term technical assistants/resources;
*Coordinating and assuming the role of official spokesperson of project activities with donor, host country government and local counterparts, and other collaborating institutions and agencies;
*Coordinating the preparation of work plans that define the activities to be carried out under the project, progress reports on project implementation and all other major project deliverables;
*Ensuring that contractual obligations are met and that financial resources are properly accounted for;
*Preparing or approving scopes of work and timetables for the design and implementation of program activities in conjunction with work plans and in accordance with Tetra Tech ARD policy and contractual obligations, including a smooth and timely mobilization and start-up of the technical assistance team;
*Responsible for all project reporting to the donor, including regular status updates, intermittent progress reports, as well as quarterly/annual/semi-annual reports or other deliverables as stated in the contract; and
*Supervising project close out activities and seeing that equipment, local personnel, and project files are dealt with in accordance with donor and Tetra Tech ARD policies and regulations.
Essential Qualifications
*Master’s Degree in related field;
*Minimum 10 years of experience implementing and managing local governance, institutional strengthening, conflict resolution, land tenure reform, land use planning, or other related work preferably in East Africa;
*Prior COP experience on USAID projects preferred, with a good understanding and knowledge of USG regulations, administration, management, reporting of procedures and systems;
*Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams;
*Demonstrated ability to address gender as a cross-cutting project theme;
*Strong interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills;
*Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; and
*English and French fluency required.
To apply
Please e-mail full, current CV in reverse chronological format to lindsay.reid@tetratech.com or fax to L. Reid at 1+802-658-4247. Please refer to job code “Rwanda COP” in the subject line. Candidates meeting the qualifications detailed above will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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