Job Details
Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for a Water Resources and Infrastructure (WRI) Associate.
Associates in Tetra Tech's International Development practice support a portfolio of projects Tetra Tech implements around the world on behalf of its clients. They work with a diverse and dynamic set of team members to contribute through new business development, project management support, and technical expertise in a field relevant for Tetra Tech's practice areas. The Associate will join Tetra Tech's Water Resources and Infrastructure Sector and will work on both program implementation and new business development, primarily on USAID-funded projects. The position can be fully remote from a continental US-based location or hybrid within a commutable distance to either one of our office locations in Burlington, VT or Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
* Support project management and contract oversight and management and strong financial management oversight
* Identify, pursue, strategize, and lead the preparation of proposals for water security, water resources management, water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programming and municipal infrastructure services;
* Assist in the identification of prospective clients and strategies to apply and share knowledge, including writing position papers and coordinating marketing efforts;
* Travel regularly to provide technical assistance to projects, provide management and training support to project staff (including startup and closeout)
* Represent Tetra Tech International Development to clients in the US and other countries;
* Provide technical advice and solutions to proposal development and projects in other sectors such as Agriculture and Economic growth and Environment and Natural Resource Management.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of master's degree in civil or environmental engineering, water resources management, international affairs or policy, economics, or another related field;
* Minimum of five years of professional experience required, with strong client, supervisor, and peer recommendations;
* Minimum of three years of experience in project management support and/or technical assistance programming in developing and transitioning countries or fragile contexts. While experience backstopping projects with intermittent overseas travel is acceptable, experience living and working overseas in a cross-cultural context is preferred;
* Demonstrated technical depth and qualifications in relevant technical areas including but not limited to rural water and sanitation service delivery, water utility management and operations, water/sanitation sector reform, citywide inclusive sanitation, integrated water resources management, and water security;
* Strong knowledge of international donor projects required; USAID project management experience preferred;
* Ability to work in multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural teams - within the Home Office and based in project offices - with strong written, oral, and presentation skills;
* Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written deliverables, with prior successful experience writing complex technical proposals preferred;
* Fluency in English required, advanced proficiency in French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic preferred;
* This position requires frequent international travel (20% - 30%);
* Current U.S. work authorization is required at the time of application.
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV
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.
Application deadline is Monday, April 22, 2024.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.
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.
Pay Transparency Statement:
We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant and equitable approach to employment compensation and rate setting. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $70,000 to $121,000 annually. Please view our benefits at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.
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 helpful and 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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Water Security and Sanitation (International Development)