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Deputy Chief of Party Technical for Water Security Activity

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Deputy Chief of Party Technical for Water Security Activity

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Organization: Tetra Tech - Modern Cooking for Healthy Forests

Location: Philippines, Manila

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Administration/Finance

Closing Date: 2024-09-30

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 (DCOP-Tech) position on an upcoming USAID-funded program in the Philippines.

Position Description/Summary:

Tetra Tech is preparing to respond to an upcoming USAID solicitation for a new multiyear activity to support the Government of the Philippines (GPH) in fulfilling the country’s water security goals. Specifically, the expected activity will seek to foster more resilient communities, ecosystems, and economy through a set of complimentary activities including: 1) improving water service providers’ performance for increased access to sustainable WASH services; 2) enhancing institutional processes for accelerating water security at sub-national level; and 3) strengthening national water sector institutions, governance, and financing strengthened to enable scaling of actions to increase water security.

Working under the direction of the Chief of Party, the DCOP-Tech will be responsible for designing, planning and managing execution of programmatic activities under all three objectives listed above. S/he will manage approximately five senior or mid-level technical staff responsible for day-to-day project execution and stakeholder engagement. A member of the project’s Senior Management Team, the DCOP-Tech will also coordinate and work closely with the Tetra Tech home office to prepare project deliverables. This is a full-time position based in Manila, Philippines.

Responsibilities:

* Ensure the achievement of the Activity’s three objectives through management and coordination of technical staff and processes;

* Oversee planning, coordination, and day to day implementation of technical activities in partnership with technical team members;

* Provide technical expertise and support annual activity work planning and adaptive management of the Activity* Oversee technical activities and ensure interventions align with targets as set in the monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan;

* Serve as acting COP and point of contact for the client and home office in the COP’s absence;

* Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations;

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

* Master’s degree in civil engineering, climate sciences, water resource management, or other relevant fields;

* Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience providing technical oversight to donor-funded projects in the water and water resources management sector in the Philippines or Southeast Asia;

* Significant prior experience working and managing water and water resources management capacity building and institutional strengthening programs in the Philippines;

* Expert knowledge of the Philippine water and water resources management sector including assessing climate readiness, understanding gaps and vulnerabilities, and improving operational performance;

* Experience leading donor-funded programs of relevant size and complexity; USAID experience a plus;

* Professional fluency in English and Filipino is required.

How to apply

To be considered, please submit the following:

* CV in reverse chronological format

* Cover Letter

Apply on-line at: https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/intdev/jobs/deputy-chief-of-party-technical-for-water-security-activity-44054

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.

Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.

Reasonable Accommodations:

We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans employer.

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