Deputy Chief of Party Technical for Amman Urban Resilience Activity

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will demonstrate effective management experience and proven experience managing complex programs in Jordan. Additionally, the candidate should possess:

* Minimum master’s degree in public policy, climate/environment sciences, urban planning, public policy, finance, international development, engineering, economics, or a related field;

* Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience and work experience providing technical oversight to donor-funded local government and/or local economic development projects;

* Significant prior experience working and managing urban development and climate programs in Jordan required;

* Working knowledge of urban development and sustainability, climate change resilience and/or migration, water and sanitation, energy, local economic development and/or public financial management issues, challenges, and developments in Jordan as well as an in depth understanding of the political history and regional politics;

* Demonstrated capability to build capacity through a donor-funded programs related to local governance and climate action;

* Ability to establish strong relationships with a range of organizations, beneficiaries, and related parties (e.g., national, and local government, NGOs, civil society, private sector);

* Excellent credentials as a manager of professional staff e.g., managing diverse technical professionals, including setting deadlines, providing feedback, evaluating performance, etc.;

* Superior time management skills;

* Professional proficiency in Arabic and English is required; 

* Experience leading international donor-supported programs of relevant size and complexity, USAID experience a plus;

* Jordanian nationals and especially women are strongly encouraged to apply.

To be considered, please submit the following:

* Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.

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.

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Reasonable Accommodations:

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