Chief of Party for Modern Cooking for Healthy Forests Project
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
The successful candidate will demonstrate effective management experience and proven experience managing programs of similar scope and scale in Malawi or within the southeastern Africa region. Additionally, the candidate should possess:
* Minimum master’s degree or higher in climate/environment sciences, natural resources, international development or a related field;
* A combination of education and work experience that clearly demonstrates an ability to provide effective overall technical leadership and oversight of a project focused on REDD+ at the site and national (including strategies to address drivers of forest degradation and deforestation, and MRV); forest management and land conservation more broadly; analysis of low-emission development opportunities; and alternative cooking energy options and technologies;
* Minimum five years of supervisory work experience in direct leadership of professional and support staff, oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management;
* Exceptional managerial skills and demonstrated experience in managing donor-funded projects of similar size and scope; USAID/USG experience preferred;
* Demonstrated ability to engage in multi-stakeholder dialogue, including sustaining partnerships and strong working relationships with donors, host country government counterparts, private sector, and civil society;
* Proven leadership in local capacity development;
* Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning;
* Proficiency in written and spoken English is required;
* Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and communicate one’s vision to partners and colleagues.
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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Project opportunity
Environment and Natural Resources (International Development)