Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Senior Contracts & Grants Specialist position on a USAID-funded Local Service Delivery “Tu Municipio Responde” (TuMUNI) Activity in Ecuador.
The ‘Municipal Strengthening and Service Delivery’ (Ecuador TuMUNI) activity will expand citizens’ access to critical public services, including to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), by strengthening the capacity of local governments for the effective, transparent, and citizen-responsive provision of local services in no more than 30 municipalities. Through the provision of local services, this Activity will demonstrate that democratic governance produces results and, at the same time, catalyze progress in other sectors such as economic growth, education, digital connectivity, and child nutrition.
This will be a long-term position (with a five-year project duration estimate) and will be based out of Quito, Ecuador.
Responsibilities:
* The Senior Contracts & Grants Specialist is responsible for developing procurement processes, including award and administration of subcontracts under this Task Order.
* Also, the procurement specialist will be responsible for the processes to issue requests for applications to award and administration of grants under this Task Order.
Qualifications:
* A bachelor’s degree in business, management, accounting, construction management, or other relevant degree with commensurate professional experience;
* Ten years of professional contract management experience with at least 3 years of experience directly managing contracts in international development;
* Five years of professional experience working in Ecuador or a similar-context Latin American country, in the same or a similar role;
* Demonstrated high-level organizational, communication, financial management, and negotiation skills;
* Thorough knowledge of U.S procurement policy, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) required; knowledge of USAID and other applicable regulations and directives preferred; and
* Fluency in written and spoken English required; fluency in written and spoken Spanish preferred.
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/SrCGPSpecialistTuMUNI
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded and submit only the requested documentation as part of your application. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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