Chief of Party - Local Government Development Program

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated multi-year USAID-funded Local Government Development activity in Moldova. The project will assist the targeted local governments of Moldova to improve the provision of public services and management of public finances; promote energy efficiency in local government functions; facilitate greater citizen participation and to reduce opportunities for corruption within the municipal public sector. The main objective of this project is to support efficient and effective local governments as the basis for promoting increased local government autonomy through fiscal and administrative decentralization.


Requirements include:
--Advanced degree in urban development, economics, finance, public or business administration, or a relevant development related studies desired;
--Minimum 10 years of experience in leading international public sector development projects focusing on local government management and capacity building, public service management, urban planning and decentralization;
--Prior experience in managing projects similar projects and 5 years of experience serving as Chief of Party or Team Leader for municipal development and/or regional development projects in the former Soviet Union or in the region is desired;
-- Previous experience working on a complex USAID project in the region is highly desirable;
-- Track record of successful cooperation with host country governments and USAID missions: superior diplomatic and relationship management skills is essential;
-- Proven ability to develop and work within approved work plans and meet goals within agreed timeframes.
-- Demonstrated proficiency and experience managing the administrative, contracting, staff recruitment, financial, and logistical aspects of an overseas field office;
--Excellent oral presentation and business writing skills;
--Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) required; knowledge of local language is a plus.

Duties include:
--Manage and supervise a team of long- and short-terms staff and consultants;
--Strategic planning for the project, and oversight of the preparation of annual work plans;
--Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables;
--Oversee a grants strategy, criteria, and implementation;
--Review project financial data as well as framework results;
--Serve as the principal liaison with USAID staff, central and local GoM representatives, and host country partners;
--Work closely with and advise key Moldovan government counterparts.
--Develop an effective coordination program at the national and regional levels of the program.
--Assure effective implementation of the project consistent with USAID rules and regulations and Tetra Tech ARD policies and procedures;
--Oversee and assure effective program implementation consistent with the approved budget;
--Oversee and assure effective reporting of program results and USAID-required indicators.

To Apply: E-mail a letter of application and a current resume in reverse chronological format to vladimir.stradnic@tetratech.com or fax to V. Stradnic at +1-802-658-4247. Please refer to Moldova LG COP in the subject line of your email. Candidates meeting position requirements will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations – in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: April 20, 2011