Tetra Tech Deputy Chief of Party for USAID Zambia Sustainable Water and Sanitation Partnerships Jobs in Zambia
Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) position for the anticipated USAID-funded Sustainable Water and Sanitation Partnerships (SWSP) program in Zambia. This position will be based in the main office in Lusaka.
Position Description/Summary: The main objectives of the SWSP activity are to 1) improve governance and management capacity for WASH at the subnational level; 2) increase access to sustainable water and sanitation services, including in institutional settings; and 3) increase the resilience of water supply to climate change, disaster and public health emergencies. The DCOP will report to the Chief of Party (COP) and provide technical leadership and activity oversight across several areas of anticipated focus for the project. This is anticipated to be a five-year position based in Zambia.
Responsibilities:
Provide overall leadership, strategic guidance, vision and management to staff for successful implementation;
Support the COP in all aspects of implementation to ensure deliverables and compliance;
Work closely with technical and administrative staff to ensure the integration of all technical areas as well as strong collaboration with other donors, local organizations, and local government counterparts;
Meet contractual obligations, produce deliverables and targets, and achieve project result as specified by the client;
Support the technical design of grants packages;
Provide quality control of products prepared by the team and provide technical guidance to partners;
Communicate/work with key stakeholders at regional, national, and municipal levels.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Minimum bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in international development, public administration, business management, water and sanitation, water resources management, or other relevant disciplines;
Minimum 10 years of professional experience implementing projects related to governance and service delivery, particularly within the WASH sector;
At least 5 years of experience leading technical teams and activities for large-scale (over $20M) donor-funded programs, preferably USAID;
Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams of experts and partners and a demonstrated ability to integrate content from multiple disciplines and sectors;
Experience in planning missions and coordinating logistics for team members;
Proven ability to maintain productive working relationships with government officials, private sector actors, and other stakeholders;
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Ability to serve as acting COP in the absence of the COP;
Excellent report-writing and communication skills required;
Experience working with a regulator and/or water utilities preferred;
English language fluency (oral and written) and previous experience in Zambia is required;
Qualified Zambian Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Tetra Tech Deputy Chief of Party for USAID Zambia Sustainable Water and Sanitation Partnerships Jobs in Zambia
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