Deputy Chief of Party Technical for USAID Biodiversity in Timor-Leste

Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Deputy Chief of Party Technical position on a USAID-funded program in Timor-Leste.

Position Description/Summary: The Activity seeks to strengthen biodiversity conservation efforts in Timor-Leste in the coastal and marine environment, support local communities to be more resilient to climate impacts, and inclusively and sustainably ensure the sustainable use of coastal and marine resources in economic development.

Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and coordination and collaboration with project technical staff, the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) Technical will be responsible for overseeing effective coordination and technical integration and delivery of activities during the project implementation. With oversight over technical implementation, the DCOP Technical is the project’s main technical expert, responsible ultimately for the integrity of its work plan and the completion of its contractual deliverables. The DCOP Technical will oversee a team of technical experts, guiding and supervising their work, and making recommendations to the COP on administrative and personnel matters concerning the Technical Staff and consultants in conformity with the rules and procedures of Tetra Tech, USAID regulations and local law. The DCOP Technical must be able to demonstrate that s/he has the requisite experience to effectively backstop and reinforce the team’s long and short‐term technical specialists; ensure the project focus remains on achieving results; and manage an effective monitoring and reporting system. This is anticipated to be a full-time position based in Dili, Timor-Leste.

Responsibilities:

* Oversee planning, coordination, and day-to-day direction of implemented technical activities in partnership with technical staff and consultants and technical partner organizations and subcontractors;

* Provide technical expertise and support annual activity work planning and adaptive management;

* Oversee technical activities and ensure interventions align with targets as set in the monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan;

*Drive the learning processes and advice on programmatic decisions based on lessons;

*Ensure highest quality technical deliverables;

*Serve as Acting COP and point of contract for the client and home office in his/her/their absence;

* Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations; and

* Assume responsibility for overall USAID contract management, ensuring quality control and timeliness of deliverables.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

* Master’s degree or higher in business administration, environmental management, marine science, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, or other relevant discipline required;

* At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience and work experience providing technical oversight to donor-funded local government and/or local economic development projects;
*Demonstrated capability to build capacity through a donor-funded program related to local governance and climate action;
*Ability to establish strong relationships with a range of organizations, beneficiaries, and related parties (e.g., national, and local government, NGOs, civil society, private sector);
*Excellent credentials as a manager of professional staff (e.g., managing diverse technical professionals, including setting deadlines, providing feedback, evaluating performance, etc.);
*Exceptional managerial skills and demonstrated experience in managing donor-funded projects of similar size and scope; USAID/USG experience preferred;
*Professional fluency in written and spoken English required;
*Candidates from Timor-Leste are strongly encouraged to apply.

To be considered, please submit the following:

* CV in reverse chronological format

Apply on-line at: https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/intdev/jobs/deputy-chief-of-party-technical-for-usaid-biodiversity-in-timor-leste-44004

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