Local recruitment: Technical Specialists for Regional Water Management Activity

Tetra Tech

Armenia 🇦🇲

Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

Georgia 🇬🇪

Practice area(s): Governance, Water

Location(s): Armenia; Azerbaijan; Georgia

Duration: Full-Time Employee

Classification: Proposal

Hire Type(s): In-Country Applicant

Experience: 6-9 Years

Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for several Technical Specialist positions on a USAID-funded program in the South Caucasus region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia). The program will seek to strengthen formal and informal ties between the three countries on water resources management issues as well as implement technical interventions to improve practices at the grassroots level in the communities located alongside border areas.

Tetra Tech is looking for a variety of technical experts to lead the research, development, and implementation of activities designed to improve transboundary basin management in the South Caucuses region. These experts can be based in all three countries of the project’s geographic scope and will be responsible for leading technical implementation related to their respective area(s) of expertise, contributing to planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, and reporting activities. The positions will be based in Tbilisi, Georgia or in Armenia and Azerbaijan (specific locations to be determined) for the full life of project (anticipated five years).

We are seeking qualified candidates with expertise in the following areas:

* Integrated water resources management

* Water policy and governance

* Institutional strengthening  

* Hydrologist and/or meteorologist

* Community engagement specialist (water stewardship)

* Resource economics 

Qualifications:

* Advanced degree (or bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience) in a relevant discipline is required.

* Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.

* Demonstrated experience providing technical input or advisory services in one or more countries of project implementation required.

* Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and/or Russian required.

* Strong familiarity with political, social, economic, environmental, and cultural contexts in Georgia, Armenia, and/or Azerbaijan required.

* Experience with USAID and/or other donor-funded projects preferred.;

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:

* Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format

Please ensure that your Cover Letter and CV/Resume are uploaded and submit only the requested documentation as part of your application. Incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

 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 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: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.


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