Tetra Tech ARD Vacancy: Deputy Chief of Party – Biodiversity Conservation Program, Jakarta

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Deputy Chief of Party position on a USAID funded program in Indonesia. The program, known as SOROT, will address the market forces, financial incentives, policy levers, and social norms and values that drive deforestation and biodiversity loss in Indonesia.

SOROT will subsequently promote enduring changes in individual and organizational behavior in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and conserve valuable marine and terrestrial biodiversity across Indonesia.

The Deputy Chief of Party will work under the direction of the Chief of Party and provide close oversight of all aspects of day-to-day implementation, personnel management, reporting, and monitoring. The Deputy will also serve as a resident specialist with skills which complement those of the project’s other technical specialists, with a strong preference for technical skills and professional networks in sustainable palm oil and other extractive land use based industries targeted by the project. The position will be full time and based in Jakarta.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business administration, environmental studies, conservation, or a related field;
• Professional experience working with sustainable palm oil and other extractive land use based industries;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in integrated program planning, implementation and monitoring, with progressive management experience;
• Prior experience in the administration of similar international programs; experience on USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English required;
• An understanding of Indonesian political practices, as well as the country’s culture and norms;
• Qualified Indonesian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

• Cover Letter
• CV in reverse chronological format
• Reference List
• Optional-Writing Sample – must be sole authorship, maximum 10 pages
• Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad posted.

How to apply:

Apply on-line at: HERE

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

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

CLOSING DATE: 30 Jun 2015