Water Resources Infrastructure Sector Director (US-Based Remote)
Qualifications:
*Minimum of a graduate degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources management, resource economics, finance, international affairs, or other related field required;
*Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years related to international development;
*Proven excellence and qualifications in areas relevant to the WRI sector (e.g. rural water and sanitation, water utility management and operations, water sector reform, integrated water resources management, behavior change and communications, water for health, and/or urban water use efficiency and demand management);
*Demonstrated technical excellence and ability to grow a portfolio of new WRI business;
*Ability to inclusively lead multidisciplinary, cross-cultural teams - in the Home Office and the field - with a record of effective delegation, communication, and motivation;
*Exceptional intercultural communication skills, particularly writing and presenting to clients and partners;
*Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction, through technical excellence of deliverables and managerial strengths in scope, schedule, and budget;
*Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and perform numerous tasks simultaneously;
*Established track record of writing, winning, and managing USAID and USG procurements;
*Strong network of contacts relevant to WRI work within the international development community;
*Functional competence in at least one major foreign language preferred (including Spanish, French, and/or Arabic);
*High-level proficiency in MS Office applications;
*Availability for short-term international field work (>20%); and
*U.S. work authorization required.
To be considered, applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
*Letter of application
*Current CV in reverse chronological format
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.
Apply on-line at: https://bit.ly/WRISectorDirector
Please ensure that your Cover Letter and CV/Resume are uploaded and submit only the requested documentation as part of your application. Incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
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