Construction Team Leader, Haiti Local Enterprise and Value Chain Enhancement (LEVE) Project

Company: TETRA TECH

Job Type:
Full-time

Sector:
Consulting & Strategy

Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Start Date: March 27, 2015

Posted On: Feb 27, 2015

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Construction Team Leader, Haiti Local Enterprise and Value Chain Enhancement (LEVE) Project at TETRA TECH

Job Description:

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Construction Team Leader position on the USAID-funded Local Enterprise and Value Chain Development Project in Haiti.
Activity Goal: LEVE will expand opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), generating employment for Haitian men, women, and youth in the three key sectors – agribusiness, construction and garments. LEVE will work with lead firms in the regions of Port-au-Prince, Saint-Marc and Cap-Haïtien, to upgrade taregeted value chains that have the most potential to contribute to the economic growth of Haiti.
Job Description: The LEVE Construction Team Leader will be the main linkage between the LEVE project and lead firms in the construction sector. He/she will be responsible for directing and coordinating all LEVE activities in this area and for allocating LEVE resources within the sector. He/she will hold overall responsibility for the successful implementation of LEVE-supported construction value chain upgrading activities. Specifically the Construction Team Leader will:

*Lead the development of the upgrading strategy for the construction value chain, including identifying opportunities, analyzing potential, detailing upgrading activities, as well as defining the exit strategy;
*Oversee the implementation of the construction value chain upgrading activities;
*Rationalize, manage and coordinate the use of LEVE resources – long-term and short-term technical expertise, grants – for upgrading construction activities;
*Draft scopes of work for related technical assistance needs;
*Maintain communication with, and monitor progress on construction value chain activities;
*Recommend modifications to the construction value chain upgrading plans;
*Continue to liaise with the private and public sector looking for new construction value chain opportunities for LEVE to support;
*Maintain knowledge of and contact with other initiatives that are being implemented – both public and private – to improve the sector.

Job Qualifications:

Desired qualifications:

*Highly motivated self-starter with a proven history of dynamic performance
*Proven ability to network, work in team and help build credibility
*High commitment to achieving objectives
*Master’s degree in business or equivalent business experience in the construction sector
*Minimum of 5 years of previous experience in the private sector in Haiti
*Good writing and communication skills
*High degree of proficiency in use of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
*Fluency in Creole, French and English, Spanish would be an asset

To Apply: http://bit.ly/1G49bDc
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s ad posted.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
*Cover Letter
*CV in reverse chronological format
*A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

About TETRA TECH

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 13,000 employees, 300 offices worldwide and $2.5 billion revenue in 2014, we provide services to protect and improve the quality of life through responsible resource management, sound infrastructure, and rapid communications ability. As part of the Tetra Tech family of companies, we are home to some of the best minds in the country, including nationally renowned subject matter experts. Whether we are contemplating the restoration of our environment or helping to revitalize our urban centers, we are thinking of clear sustainable solutions to resource management and infrastructure challenges. In fact, it’s much more than what can be done today; it’s what we’ll be able to do tomorrow. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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