Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party
Organisation: Tetra Tech International Development
Project Name: Feed the Future/Water and Food Systems for Resilient Communities Activity
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Tetra Tech International Development, a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide, is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Deputy Chief of Party – Agriculture, Nutrition and Livelihoods position on a USAID-funded Feed the Future/Water and Food Systems for Resilient Communities Activity.
About USAID Project:
The anticipated five-year Activity aims to inclusively and equitably improve integrated water resource management, strengthen food systems, and improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) service delivery so communities will be empowered to mitigate and adapt to shocks and stressors, thus maintaining their nutrition, health, and livelihood wellbeing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Chief of Party (COP) to ensure that the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and progress of all program activities are in accordance with established strategies and meet the goals and objectives of targeted communities, beneficiary groups, USAID, and the Government of Uganda.
- Provide strategic vision and technical expertise, and manage technical staff focusing on areas such as agricultural extension, nutrition, and value chain development.
- Ensure that cross-cutting themes such as gender and youth engagement are fully integrated into programming and activities.
- Provide mentoring, coaching, and supervision for direct technical reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in agribusiness, business management, economics, international development, or other relevant disciplines.
- At least 15 years of experience implementing development activities with demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following technical disciplines: value chain development, agricultural extension, natural resource management, climate change or nutrition.
- At least 5 years of experience leading technical teams and activities for large-scale (>$25 million) donor-funded projects in East Africa, preferably Uganda. Experience working in the Karamoja region is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to maintain productive working relationships with donor representatives, government officials, private sector actors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to serve as acting Chief of Party in his/her absence.
- Fluency in English required.
- Uganda nationals are 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]
- [Optional-Writing Sample – must be sole authorship, maximum 10 pages]
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted. (uganda.jobsportal-career.com)
NB: Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.
Deadline: 23rd February 2023