United States of America: agriculture and economic growth ASSOCIATED with

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: United States of America
Closing date: July 30, 2013

USA NGO Jobs Vacancies Tetra Tech ARD, based in Burlington, Vermont (http: www.tetratechintdev.com/) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates in mid-career to join our agriculture and sector of economic growth (AEG). The area leads the international work of Tetra Tech ARD in the development of agriculture and the private sector, implementation of projects and providing technical resources and solutions for the other sectors – water resources and infrastructure, land tenure and property rights, democracy and Governance, and environment and natural resources. This position will be to advise customers in developing countries in areas such as the selection of agricultural value chains and upgrading, development, access to finance, the development of partnerships, and designing and implementing strategies to improve food security, poverty, stimulate job creation and, more generally, to improve economic growth. This career position includes working in multi-disciplinary teams, writing proposals, our marketing services, project management and technical contracts and conducting assignments.
Responsibilities: * identify, pursue strategies and lead the preparation of proposals on Agriculture and private sector development and food security projects in developing countries, including conflict and the transition countries; * Tetra Tech ARD Represent clients in the United States and in developing countries; * Develop and promote best practices and innovative approaches to address the constraints in improving economic growth, through the identification of potential customers and the strategies to meet those needs, including writing position papers and coordinating marketing efforts; * Regularly Travel to provide technical assistance to projects and to provide support to management and staff training on the project, including the project start-up and close-out; * Provide periodic coverage in country for project management for long periods, if necessary; and * provide technical advice and solutions for the development of proposals and projects in other sectors Tetra Tech ARD.
USA NGO Jobs Vacancies Qualifications: * minimum of Bachelor's degree in agriculture, economic development or business management; * minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of consulting with a non-profit or a non-profit company; * at least three 3 years of supervisory or management experience; * technical knowledge and experience directly relevant to agricultural sector development and private sector – new business development and monitoring of implementation, supervision and project management (technical and financial) and perform technical tasks; * demonstrated knowledge of USAID, and in particular food safety activities, feed the future and USAID forward; * ability to work in multi-disciplinary, cross cultural team-the Home Office and the field-with strong oral and written skills presentation; * demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction, through the technical excellence of the deliverables and/or managerial strength within, pianificaree budget; * Track record in leading and/or writing winning proposals; * strong proficiency in at least one foreign language; * highly motivated self-starter, able to work in a team and independently. * willingness to travel 40% international development, conflict and transition countries; * strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with databases, and u.s. citizenship or a valid work permit, now of United States is required.
Be considered candidates must submit the following as part of the online process: * reverse * CV cover letter in chronological format * writing sample (must be the sole author, 10 pages maximum)

How to apply USA NGO Jobs Vacancies:
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Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering and technicians worldwide. We are a diversified company, including individuals with expertise in science, technology, engineering, building research and information. Our strength is in providing integrated services collectively, offering the best solutions to meet the needs of our customers. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, 350 offices worldwide and 2.75 billion in revenue in FY 2012, Tetra Tech capabilities span the entire project. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are looking for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer.