Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Resource Mobilization Lead on an anticipated five-year USAID-funded project in Liberia. The Activity aims to strengthen the social contract with the Government of Liberia through decentralized governance and improved service delivery in select counties.
It will be narrowly focused on four components:
1) Quality services delivered at the local level;
2) Inclusive local development improved;
3) Domestic resource mobilization improved; and
4) Budget transparency improved.
This position will be full-time and based in Liberia.
Responsibilities:
The Resource Mobilization Lead will provide technical guidance for all activities under component 3: domestic resource mobilization improved. S/he will enhance strengthen tax policy formulation, enhance tax administration systems, and improve citizens’ participation in domestic resource mobilization (DRM).
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in, public policy, governance or a related field.
* At least seven (7) years of demonstrated technical expertise, with substantial developing country context experience, in local government finance and tax policy and administration.
* At least five (5) years of demonstrated technical expertise increasing citizen engagement in domestic resource mobilization.
* At least five (5) years of demonstrated technical expertise in public/private engagement and/or partnerships.
* At least two (2) years of demonstrated technical expertise in community organizing.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of government and civil society counterparts.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; fluency in local languages preferred.
* Liberian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.
Apply on-line at: https://bit.ly/ResMobLGGA
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. 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 is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 20,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 450 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.