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CHIEF OF PARTY, USAID IFACS
INDONESIA

Tetra Tech ARD is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party candidates for our USAID IFACS Project in Indonesia. USAID IFACS is a 4 year project that began in November 2010 and is scheduled to end in September 2014. USAID IFACS seeks to reduce the threats of deforestation and climate change, and help the Government of Indonesia (GOI) conserve the country's tropical forests, wildlife, and ecosystem. The project works in Aceh, Central and West Kalimantan, and North and South Papua. Responsibilities: The Chief of Party (COP) will be the main USAID IFACS representative to USAID and implementing partners, ensuring ongoing coordination. The COP is responsible for achieving the overall technical goals of USAID IFACS as well as ensuring that Administrative, Financial and Contracting systems are functioning to support the Program's success. This will be achieved through the direct performance of tasks or supervision of designated staff that are assigned tasks. COP QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of fifteen years of professional experience in fields related to the successful implementation of this project such as forest resources management, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, sustainable forestry management, local community and alternative livelihood development, local governance capacity building, and behavior change promotion. A graduate degree (Master's Degree or higher preferred) in a similarly related field of study, e.g. forestry or environmental management, international development, public administration, business administration, governance, etc. Proven leadership in the administration of similar size international donor support programs with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision and budgeting. Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the contract. Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia preferred; and Knowledge of Indonesian forestry, biodiversity conservation, and climate change policies, laws, development and management issues preferred. TO APPLY: Applicants are requested to email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to Christine.debaise@tetratech.com. Please refer to 'IFACS COP' in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted. Tetra Tech ARD 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 workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Closing Date: Open

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TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS - RESILIENCE IN THE LIMPOPO RIVER BASIN
MOZAMBIQUE

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified local and international technical specialists for the USAID-funded Southern Africa's Resilience in the Limpopo River Basin (RESILIM) Program. This will be a three to five year program to assist the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM) and other regional, national, and local stakeholders to improve trans-boundary management of the Limpopo River Basin resulting in enhanced resiliency of people and ecosystems. The anticipated program will work in South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Illustrative list of technical areas: Trans boundary/ Integrated Water Resource Management; Hydro-Climate Monitoring; Biodiversity; River Basin Management; Climate Change Adaptation; Capacity Building/ Training/ Outreach. Candidates must fulfill the following QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity, River Basin management, or other related field. More than 5 years' experience with trans-boundary Natural Resource or Water Management in Southern Africa. Experience with Climate Change Adaptation strategies. English Required; Portuguese preferred. Citizens of Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply. TO APPLY: Please email full, current CV/Resume in reverse chronological format, to sarah.hendel@tetratech.com, or fax to S. Hendel at 802-658-4247. Please refer to job code "RESILIM TS" in the subject line. Candidates meeting position requirements will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Closing Date: March 15th, 2012

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
INDONESIA

Chemonics seeks a senior management professional for an ongoing, multi-year USAID- funded marine and coastal resources management project in Indonesia. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: Provide leadership, management, and technical direction; Ensure constructive coordination and communication with USAID/Indonesia and the Government of Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries; Supervise project staff; Ensure effective coordination among team members and implementing partners. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in natural resource management, marine biology, or other related field. Minimum 10 years of experience managing and implementing USAID or other donor-funded projects. Direct experience in institutional capacity building, sustainable fisheries management, coastal zone management, and climate change adaptation and resilience. Experience working collaboratively with a broad range of government officials, international donors, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders. Experience working in Indonesia or Southeast Asia required. Proven ability in client relations and in project and contract management. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity. Ability to work and travel in remote areas of the country to oversee program implementation and provide technical expertise. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Fluency in English required; Bahasa Indonesia proficiency a plus. TO APPLY: Send electronic submissions to imacscv@gmail.com by March 01, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Applicants should also download and complete our EEO self-identification form and separately submit it to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when applying for this position. Please include "name of position, region/ country" in the subject line. Applicants can indicate on the form their choice not to disclose. Thank you for completing the form and supporting our EEO reporting requirements. Finalists will be contacted. Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.

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FIELD EVALUATION LEADER - GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE MONITORING & EVALUATION FRAMEWORK PROJECT
WASHINGTON, DC

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interests for qualified Field Evaluation Leader candidates for a project funded by the USAID Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade (EGAT). This full-time position will be based in Washington, DC and will require frequent international travel. Project Background: USAID intends to help countries accelerate their transition to climate- resilient, low emissions, development through investments in clean energy and sustainable landscape management, through programs that increase capacity for people and places to adapt to the effects of climate change, and through integration of climate change throughout the Agency's programming. Responsibilities: The Field Evaluation Leader will assume overall general responsibility for implementing and supervising the work done for the following illustrative tasks: Develop evaluation designs & models; Oversee field evaluations; Quality control on evaluations; Lead selected evaluations; Participate in preparing evaluation training materials; Supervise short term consultants on field evaluations; Draft and/or review field evaluation reports; Participate on evaluation teams; Review baseline data. The Field Evaluation Leader will also coordinate with the project's Performance Management Specialist on the following illustrative tasks: Provide input for evaluation indicators; In cooperation with the project's performance management specialist, coordinate the overlap between the performance monitoring frameworks and follow-on evaluation designs and activities. Provide input and support to the Mission level virtual support function in regards to evaluation questions that emerge. This may include directing a mid-level M&E Specialist in carrying out this particular function in regards to evaluations support. QUALIFICATIONS: At least a Master's degree in monitoring and evaluation and/or climate change mitigation or adaptation, or other related field, PhD preferred. A minimum of seven (7) years' experience of a managerial or technical nature in evaluating climate change and/or natural resource programs, with substantial experience in research design, e.g. sampling and statistical data analysis. At least five (5) years of technical experience in policy analysis and evaluation in at least two geographical regions, francophone Africa preferred. Substantial experience managing and interpreting quantitative data collection and processes. Demonstrated experience collaborating with complex field operations in closed and/or transitional or developing countries. U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory. In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm. TO APPLY: To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process: A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity. A current CV in reverse chronological format. A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference. Apply online at: https://careers.ardinc.com/ARDCareers/App/USPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=334. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. Tetra Tech ARD 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 ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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EXECUTIVE MANAGER (M/F) AFRICAN ECO-LABELLING MECHANISM
NAIROBI, KENYA

The African Union (AU), UNEP and UNECA in cooperation with the African Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ARSCP) and African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) have launched the development of the African Eco-labelling Mechanism (AEM) funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and implemented by GIZ. The AEM aims at promoting intra-African and international trade, and enabling African economies to adapt and contribute to the mitigation of climate change. AEM is in the process of creating a cross-sectoral Pan African eco-label known as Eco Mark Africa (EMA) which will be awarded to organizations meeting the criteria defined in the eco- labelling standards. The AEM will define a clear set of sustainability criteria for agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and tourism. In these sectors, EMA certified producers will have to comply with environmental, social, economic and climate-relevant requirements. EMA will be based on a certifiable sustainability standard as well as a recognition system for other sustainability- or eco-labelling schemes. The AEM Secretariat has been set up and is hosted at ARSO, and the AEM governance structures comprising of an Executive Board and Technical Board are being established. Through Sector Working Groups, the EMA standards for certification and recognition are currently being developed, according to local and regional needs, as well as international requirements. Defining a viable strategy to ensure long-term financial self-sufficiency of the AEM and the marketing of Eco Mark Africa in cooperation with national and international partners will be other decisive tasks of the project. Finally, the project aims at developing the capacity of African accreditation and certification bodies and facilitating access of producers to certification. The responsibilities: As Executive Manager, you will be a member of the project team that develops and institutionalizes the AEM in close cooperation with relevant national, regional and international organisations. You will play a key role in ensuring the project's success and in achieving the objectives agreed with BMU and the AEM Executive Board. You will be responsible for the implementation of the programme strategy and for the promotion of the AEM across the continent and internationally. Together with the partner organisations as well as other members of the project team, you will lead the project so as to ensure the long-term sustainability of the AEM programme. In this context, you will work closely with the Sounding and Executive Boards Members, AEM programme coordinator, the project manager of GIZ's Kenya Office and colleagues from GIZ headquarters in Germany who will support the project implementation, particularly as regards developing the standards and benchmarking system and drawing up a marketing concept. You will play the key role in raising support for the AEM from political institutions and economic networks. You will be required to report progress of project implementation to the AEM Executive Board biannually. To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase. To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase. To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase. To ensure the long-term viability of the AEM program it is highly desirable that you develop a commitment to the AEM beyond the project phase. You will commit yourself to add value to the African original products in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and eco-tourism by encouraging the African producers to recognize and endow their products with the AEM standard. QUALIFICATIONS: You have a Master's degree in economics, environmental or agricultural sciences, or in a similar area, and have gained at least ten years of experience as an officer, and/or advisor or manager. You have comprehensive expert knowledge on voluntary sustainability standards and you are soundly acquainted with environmental and climate protection. You have finely tuned communication skills, are an excellent networker, excel under pressure, and act sensitively in an intercultural environment. Proficiency in English is a must and fluency in French is an asset. TO APPLY: Applications (together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and references including day time telephone contacts) should be sent to (recruitem@ecomarkafrica.com). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application deadline: 21st February 2012 - Close of Business. Duration: The position is for one year and renewable depending on performance and deliverables.

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