Deputy Chief of Party at Tetra Tech ARD in Kenya

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party

Employer: Tetra Tech ARD

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 15th Oct 2013


Responsibilities:

• Oversee technical staff and implementation activities across several WASH program components
• Assist the COP to arrange technical and administrative support for short-term consultants and contractors
• Respond to pertinent information requests from project partners and other relevant organizations/institutions;          

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree related field.
• 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. Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience managing USAID/USG funded projects.
• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills, with 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;

How 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.
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 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.