Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http:www.tetratechintdev.com/) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates to join our Monitoring and Evaluation team. This position will support efforts to ensure Tetra Tech is developing, implementing and maintaining high quality performance monitoring and evaluation systems, compliant with client requirements and that serve program management. Tetra Tech endeavors to grow internal M&E capacity and capabilities through direct mentorship and training; therefore applicants who have never worked directly as an M&E Specialist are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills; attention to detail in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment; creativity while ensuring compliance to client regulations; an eagerness to learn and grow professionally; facilitation and training skills/experience and; the ability to work in a variety of teams on a variety of types of programs.
This position will be based in the Burlington, Vermont home office.
Responsibilities:
* Deconstruct Requests for Proposals/ Requests for Task Orders Proposals to identify the results framework, potential indicators, relevant and applicable baseline and routine data collection strategies and methodologies, and financial and human resources needed to successfully implement an M&E strategy;
* Work as an integral member of proposal teams to provide guidance, direction and advice to ensure sound, client-responsive and innovative performance monitoring/ management plans;
* Draft M&E sections of proposals, other parts of proposals as needed, adapt and/or develop innovative tools for measurement of progress and achievement, adding to the Tetra Tech M&E’s suite of tools (e.g. ePORT);
* Conduct field visits to design performance monitoring/management plans, in close collaboration with Tetra Tech’s more experienced M&E staff;
* Provide on-going support to field projects as needed, including conducting internal DQAs, mentoring local M&E staff, and updating PMPs;
* Manage M&E informational resources; ensure M&E information and resources are current, available for staff, and widely disseminated;
* Help develop systems that link field M&E staff to promote information sharing and learning;
* Participate with the firm’s general business development, marketing activities and new business tracking.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree;
* Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience;
* Experience as a trainer, both formal and informal;
* Advanced Spanish speaking skills required;
* Excellent analytical skills;
* Ability to lead and serve as an effective member on a variety of teams;
* Very strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral);
* Demonstrated writing ability;
* High level proficiency in MS Office applications;
* High level multi-tasking capabilities;
* Must be comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work environment;
* This position requires 10 to 25% international travel to developing, post-conflict, and transitioning countries;
* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory.
How to apply:
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line application process:
* Letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity.
* Current CV in reverse chronological format.
* List of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information and statement of relationship to the reference.
* A writing sample of a technical nature, in which the applicant is the solo author or highlighting sections the applicant wrote. Please try to keep this writing sample to 10 pages or less.
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.
Apply online at: http://bit.ly/1kRXDyp
No phone calls will be accepted.
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services—delivering the best solutions to meet our clients’ needs. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, 350 offices worldwide and 2.75 Billion revenue in FY 2012, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project cycle. 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.
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