Technical operations manager, Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET)

Background

Tetra Tech ARD (www.ardinc.com) is currently accepting expressions of interest from potential Technical Operations Manager candidates interested in participating in Tetra Tech ARD’s submission for the upcoming USAID-funded global Food Security Early Warning Systems (FEWS NET) program. This high profile, large, complex and longstanding U.S. government program will be based out of Tetra Tech ARD's Washington, DC office and requires residence in the Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities include

- Coordinate technical specialists, communications and outreach, and administrative staff in carrying out activities related to the above-listed subject areas;
- Coordinate field staff in Africa, Asia, and Latin America;
- Transfer food security early warning methodologies and capacities to local and regional institutions within host countries; and
- Oversee report and bulletin finalization to ensure technical validity and high quality of program products
- Help coordinate relationships with U.S. and other national government and international agencies.

Required Qualifications

- Advanced degree or equivalent training/experience in the food security field (geography, economics, international studies, health, agriculture, agricultural economics, etc.);
- Geographic experience in Africa, Asia, and Latin America;
- Minimum 10 years of experience in food security analysis, early warning, poverty mapping, natural disaster and/or famine risk assessment, and disaster relief;
- Excellent analytical and writing skills;
- Excellent management and supervisory skills, particularly with complex programs with multiple country operations;
- Strong communications and cross cultural skills;
- Foreign language proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese highly desired.
- U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.