Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (www.tetratechintdev.com), is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for the role of Sector Director, Democracy and Governance.
Tetra Tech ARD is a professional services firm that plans, designs, implements, and evaluates development projects, and conducts research in five sectors: agriculture and economic growth (AEG), democracy and governance (DG), environment and natural resources (ENR), land tenure and property rights (LTPR), and water resources and infrastructure (WRI). We have established an excellent reputation for our ability to manage large, complex international development projects, providing the right mix of logistic, program management, and technical assistance. Founded in 1977, we have conducted over 600 international projects and comprehensive, crosscutting development programs. We emphasize the integration of business, education, technology, government, and community groups and individuals in problem definition, needs assessment, strategy formulation and results-oriented activities for constructive change. Our clients include the U.S. Agency for International Development and other U.S. government agencies, the multilateral development banks, agencies of the United Nations, local and national governments, and the private sector. We have offices in Burlington, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, as well as project offices in over 30 countries worldwide.
The Sector Director for Democracy and Governance provides the leadership to position Tetra Tech ARD to win new business and execute projects in the Democracy and Governance sector at a high level of technical excellence. The Sector Director embodies and understands the vision, leadership, decision making, technical competence, effective budget development and management, and personal commitment for accountability that are required for success in our business environment.
Responsibilities: Provide leadership, vision and management for Tetra Tech ARD’s new business development activities in the Democracy and Governance sector, including enhancing and expanding our core services, diversifying the client base, and cross-selling Tetra Tech services; Grow sector contract backlog and maximize sector revenue contribution to the Annual Operation Plan (AOP); Develop and maintain leadership on technical visioning and strategy development in the DG sector; Represent the DG sector to clients, other business units in Tetra Tech, and internally; Manage and supervise DG sector associates; Maintain outstanding reputation with our clients and partners; Work collaboratively with other Tetra Tech units to grow Tetra Tech’s IDS business; Promote technical thought leadership activities within the DG sector; and Deepen technical collaboration and cooperation between Tetra Tech ARD and Tetra Tech DPK.
Qualifications: Graduate degree in public administration, public policy, law, political science, or other related field of international development; Minimum of twelve (12) years of professional experience, including at least three (3) years of work experience overseas (residential or intermittent) with strong client, supervisor, and peer recommendations; Demonstrated track record of technical excellence and ability to grow a portfolio of new DG business; Strong knowledge and experience in the areas of responsibility and with proven successful leadership skills; Strong experience managing people and teams in a matrix organization, with track record showing ability to effectively delegate, communicate with, and motivate staff; Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and perform numerous tasks simultaneously; Established superior intercultural skills interacting with customers and partners in the development arena; Proven track record of writing, winning, and managing USAID and USG procurements; Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of USAID FORWARD to USAID project design and implementation; Strong network of contacts relevant to democracy and governance, local government, anti-corruption, transparency, parliamentary support, organizational capacity building, civil society strengthening, and/or rule of law within the international development community; Exceptional intercultural communication skills; Functional competence in at least one major foreign language preferred (including Spanish, French, and/or Arabic); High level proficiency in MS Office applications; Ability to conduct periodic short-term international field work; and * U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process: * A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity * A current CV in reverse chronological format * A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference. * A writing sample of a technical nature no more than ten (10) pages in length, of which the applicant is the sole author.
How to apply:
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.
No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services—delivering the best solutions to meet our clients' needs. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, 350 offices worldwide and 2.75 Billion in revenue in FY 2012, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project cycle. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer
