Chief of Party for FEWS NET 8

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

*Minimum of a graduate degree in agriculture, economics, public policy, business administration, or a related field;

*At least 10 years of professional experience in food security analysis and early warning with global experience and networks;

*Minimum of 8 years of senior-level experience in managing complex multi-country regional or global programs required, including prior Chief of Party, Team Leader, or Technical Director experience with outstanding project management, leadership, change/ transformation management, and strong technical skills;

*Demonstrated experience working with senior host-country counterparts and international organizations (WFP, FAO); knowledge of regional food security networks in the Sahel and East Africa regions preferred;

*Successful experience leading data, information technology, and technology-driven innovation activities preferred;

*Prior experience leading capacity-building initiatives on technical areas related to food security, early warning, or information management;

*Experience developing or leading communications and outreach programs desirable;

*Excellent collaboration and coordination skills required;

*Outstanding intercultural communications skills;

*Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in French and/or Spanish is preferred; and

*U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.

To be considered, please submit the following:

* Cover Letter

* CV

Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.

Reasonable Accommodations:

We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page or contact our Global Talent Operations team. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans employer.

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Agriculture and Food Security (International Development)