Tetra Tech is Leading with Science® to implement clean energy projects and policies that advance global climate and decarbonization goals. We advise on national energy transition initiatives and structure finance to deploy clean energy solutions. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We improve lives and livelihoods in the biggest cities and smallest villages, and at the intersection of energy-health and energy-water-food. 

Project Summary:
The purpose of ENCORE is to increase Jamaica's resilience through a strengthened energy sector delivering more renewable and reliable energy to more people, including marginalized populations. The potential objectives of the Activity include:

Increased and more reliable grid-connected renewable electricity Increased renewable and reliable energy access for marginalized populations Improved energy efficiency and conservation Enabling environment for energy sector resilience strengthened 

Position Summary:  
Tetra Tech is searching for a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID Jamaica Energy Conservation and Resilience (ENCORE) Activity. The COP serves as the overall project manager and team leader. As the key liaison, the COP will be involved in all activities and tasks of the project. The position is a five-year fixed-term appointment with benefits and is contingent upon contract award. These positions will be based in Kingston, Jamaica, candidates must be willing to relocate to the project location for the duration of the assignment.  

Position Responsibilities:

Work closely with the client for the strategic vision and overall leadership of the project team and the team’s performance and achievement of all key objectives of the project. Ensure that USAID/Jamaica is fully knowledgeable and engaged with Government of Jamaica on all aspects of their energy, economic research, and reform agenda. Maintain strong relationships with relevant sector stakeholders including multilateral development donors and private sector companies. Responsible for ensuring the successful management, initiation, and completion of complex energy studies of significant importance to Jamaica. Manage the preparation of the project’s progress report, work-plans and other contractual deliverables 
Collaborate with the field-based operations team and home office staff on work-planning, activity design, scheduling and implementation, drafting technical justifications for client approvals, and reporting and budgeting. Coordinate with the home office and the field-based operations team on the sourcing, recruiting, hiring and deployment and onboarding of staff, consultants and subcontractors. Maintain and update the project budget to mitigate cost overruns. Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

 

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degrees in engineering, business, policy or other relevant fields are preferred. 10+ years’ of progressively responsible experience in the energy sector, preferably with experience in renewable energy, energy efficiency in the Caribbean.  5+ years’ experience managing large and complex donor-funded energy-related and/or local government projects
Strong executive presence with an ability to build trusted relationships with partners, customers, lenders, service providers and investors. Proven track record of leadership, demonstrated by a strong followership from junior colleagues and peers with exhibited success hiring, leading, and motivating highly- effective teams, ideally with experience managing people with diverse backgrounds and skillsets. Demonstrated familiarity, and prior experience addressing energy sector challenges in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Preferred but Not Required Qualifications:

Prior experience as a Chief of Party/Deputy Chief of Party for USAID-funded projects. Experience designing and implementing programs that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the energy sector.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

 

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

 

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