Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) position on the anticipated USAID-funded Public Financial Management (PFM) Activity in Sri Lanka. This position will be located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Position Description/Summary: The purpose of this Activity is to improve revenue generation and expenditure controls; support participatory PFM capabilities at the subnational level, including gender responsive/equitable budgeting; assist the deployment of e-government systems for fiscal transparency; and strengthen oversight and accountability mechanisms, updating competencies of public services.
The DCOP will work under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and in coordination and collaboration with project technical staff. The DCOP will be responsible for overseeing effective coordination and technical integration and delivery of activities during the implementation of the PFM Activity, including acting as the main technical expert and ensuring the integrity of the Activity’s work plan and completion of contractual deliverables in line with USAID and Tetra Tech policies and procedures. The DCOP will oversee a team of technical experts, serve as a member of the Activity’s senior management team, and take on the responsibility of Acting COP, if necessary. The position is contingent upon the activity’s award and USAID approval.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee planning, coordination, and day-to-day implementation of technical activities in partnership with technical team members.
* Provide technical expertise and support to annual activity work planning and adaptive management of the PFM Activity, as needed, in accordance with the Activity’s objectives and targets.
* Assist in coordination Activity implementation, providing support to personnel and subcontractor management, and efficient budgeting and financial management, as needed.
* Oversee technical activities and ensure interventions align with targets as set in the monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan.
* Support technical development of tenders for sub-awards.
* Ensure compliance with USAID and Tetra Tech rules and regulations.
* Evaluate and document Activity progress and lessons learned.
* Assume responsibility for overall USAID contract management, ensuring quality control, and timeliness of deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
* Minimum master’s degree in public administration, public policy, economics, law, or a related field.
* Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience and work experience providing technical oversight to donor-funded PFM, public policy, and/or local economic development projects in Sri Lanka.
* Working knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of the PFM sector in Sri Lanka, as well as an in-depth understanding of the political economy and regional politics.
* Demonstrated capability to strengthen capacity of public servants in fiscal decentralization and PFM reform.
* Ability to establish strong relationships with a range of organizations, beneficiaries, and related parties (e.g., national and subnational stakeholders, local NGOs, civil society, private sector).
* Strong staff management and time management skills.
* Professional proficiency in English is required.
* Sri Lankan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV
Apply on-line at: https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/deputy-chief-of-party-for-usaid-public-financial-management-activity-47782
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.