Chief of Party for Urban Climate Change Adaptation

Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded Urban Climate Change Adaptation program in Indonesia.

The program seeks to help Indonesia improve its climate resilience by strengthening the capacity of the GOI and private sector to integrate climate and disaster risk management into decision-making processes, increasing the use and understanding of climate information in adaptation planning processes, assisting cities in mobilizing financing for climate-resilient infrastructure, and expanding nature-based solutions to climate change.

The COP will be responsible for leading all technical, financial and administrative aspects of the program and will coordinate closely with USAID in developing, implementing, and revising the Activity’s overall field strategy. The COP will be the principal link between USAID, key government counterparts, Tetra Tech, and other project stakeholders and provide overall strategic and technical guidance to subcontractors. The COP will provide comprehensive expert technical oversight and guidance in all aspects of the program, including monitoring and evaluation, and reporting to USAID. This would be a full-time position and be based in Indonesia for the full life of project (anticipated five years).

Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership and technical expertise for the activity, and supervise expatriate and local teams;

* Develop strategic objectives and ensure project compliance with USAID regulations;

* Manage the activity’s implementation, including overall responsibility for personnel and efficient budgeting and financial management;

* Oversee technical activities of the activity and ensure that impact is achieving the results defined in the contract;

* Evaluate and document activity progress and lessons learned; and

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

Qualifications:

* Masters degree or higher in climate science, environmental studies, international development, public administration, engineering, business, behavioral science, or relevant field;

*At least ten years of experience in climate services, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, capacity strengthening, public financial management, private sector engagement, or other relevant fields;

*Minimum ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in managing multi-country donor-supported programs, with extensive experience on USAID-funded projects;

* Demonstrated ability to manage a project of this magnitude and complexity;

* Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of government, the private sector, civil society counterparts, multilateral development banks, the donor community, other United States Government agencies, and United Nation partners;

*Strong writing and communications skills as evidenced by experience producing technical analyses, work plans, reports, presentations, or other communications products;

*Professional proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in Indonesian is also strongly encouraged; and

*Ability to travel internationally.