The USAID-funded global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Partnerships and Learning for Sustainability (WASHPaLS) #2 project, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development, is currently accepting expressions of interest for three WASH Country Leads to support a landscape assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in the context of the Pacific Islands. Each of the three positions will be based in one of the following countries: Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea (PNG), and the Solomon Islands.

 

Project Description/Summary: The purpose of this assignment is to carry out a landscape analysis of the WASH situation, existing investments, opportunities, and challenges in PNG, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu and to provide recommendations for priority strategic WASH investments in the short and long-term. The WASH Country Lead will lead assessment activities in their respective country, reporting to the Team Lead.

 

Responsibilities:

* Contribute to qualitative study design.

* Utilize existing relations with principal study counterparts in country, including government stakeholders, to lead research activities in one of the three focus countries.

* Leverage relationships across the WASH and international development sector to provide holistic assessment of national WASH activities/investments, challenges and potential pathways to solutions.

* Utilize knowledge of local contextual factors to assess the unique challenges of WASH implementation in target countries.

* Provide key inputs to assessment document, including recommendations for strategic investment in target countries.

* Participate in project communications (attend weekly meetings to provide technical insight and feedback as requested) and provide weekly feedback as requested.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

* Minimum master’s degree or equivalent and 10 years’ experience in WASH.

* Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated experience in the lead authoring of technical documents designed for global audiences.

* Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of WASH systems (WASH services, system strengthening, WASH finances) in Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea or Solomon Islands.

* Experience in the successful management of scope and schedule of projects and project budgets.

* Experience developing excellent collaborative working relationships with cooperating country stakeholders, implementing partners, international organizations, and the private sector.

* Experience leading similar international programming or study efforts.

* Demonstrated fluency in English.

* Nationals of Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands strongly encouraged to apply.

 

 

To be considered, please submit the following: 

* Cover Letter

* CV  

 

 

Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. 

 

 

Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background. 

 

 

Reasonable Accommodations: 

We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide helpful and reasonable accommodations for candidates. 

 

 

About Tetra Tech: 

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties. 

 

 

 

ARD 188

Project opportunity

Water Security and Sanitation (International Development)

Additional Information Organization: 188 ARD