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Position Summary & Job Purpose:
Tetra Tech ES, Inc., a subsidiary of Tetra Tech (Nasdaq: TTEK) is dedicated to improving the energy sector of developing economies. We are recruiting for a Technical Advisor to be based in Senegal to support the implementation of the USAID-administered Scaling Up Renewable Energy II (SURE II) from November 2021 to October 2024. See https://www.usaid.gov/energy/sure
The Country Coordinator must have the ability to legally work in Senegal. The position is full-time, and hiring is contingent upon USAID approval. Tetra Tech values a diverse workplace and strives to achieve gender equality. Qualified women and men are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
Position Responsibilities:
- Support SURE II interventions related to technical assistance, investment facilitation, enabling environments, gender, and environmental sustainability for Senegal-based innovators/grantees
- Advises Senegal and US-based SURE II and USAID staff on relevant aspects of relationship management and technical activity.
- Support grantmaking process including reviewing applications, coordinating document collection from prospective grantees, drafting portfolio overview documents
- Identify needs for delivery of technical assistance interventions to grantees; support the development of relevant scopes of work, work plans, associated performance indicators, request for proposals/quotations; and assist with the source of technical assistance service providers
- Deliver technical assistance both in person and remotely to selected grantees
- Assist with grantee onboarding, including drafting or completing pre-award checklists and other documents for USAID’s review and approval
- Provide insight into local value chains, policy and regulatory environments, and other Senegal-specific frameworks relevant to SURE II nexus technologies
- Provide updates on grantee project progress and assistance provision
- Support the collection and review of performance-based milestones
- Support the development of knowledge products, collection of performance indicators and preparation of communication pieces
- Perform other duties as assigned
Essential KSA’s Required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.):
- Master’s degree in international development, management, business administration, finance, natural resources, renewable energy, or related field
- 5+ years in advising small and medium enterprises in business development and operations in Senegal
- Experience in developing relationships between companies, donors, financial institutions, and organizations in the energy, water or agriculture sectors in rural Senegal
- Ability to work independently and with multiple team members
- Strong oral and written communications skills to be able to build relationships with the innovators/grantees
- Fluency in English and French (reading, writing and presentation skills)
- Prior working experience in Senegal
Valued but not required KSA’s:
- Technology development or start-up experience directed at low-income or Base of the Pyramid customers
- Familiarity with the impact investing industry
- Understanding of enabling environment activities for a conducive private sector-driven ecosystem
- Business acceleration experience
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s 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 or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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