Chief of Party Tetra Tech ARD Lebanon

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) seeks highly qualified Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded project to enhance Lebanon’s capacity in the management of water resources. This project will provide engineering, procurement, construction, supervision, and capacity building support services to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure conditions and management abilities in Lebanon. The Chief of Party will be resident in Lebanon for the duration of this three-year project.

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 ARD, and other partners, including interactions with Government of Lebanon 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 and wastewater utility reforms or institutional strengthening programs;

*Demonstrated experience in institutional strengthening of water and wastewater utilities,

capacity building, water and wastewater infrastructure planning, and public outreach;

*Demonstrated knowledge of management of local construction contracts;

*Professional experience in the Middle East required; professional experience in Lebanon preferred;

*Fluency in English required; knowledge of Arabic and French highly desirable.

To apply:
Please e-mail a full, current curriculum vitae (CV) in reverse chronological format to caroline.vantine@tetratech.com , refer to job code WILEB COP in the subject line.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. U.S. citizenship is not required. Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad posted.

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.