Deputy Chief of Party - Kosovo Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Pristina (Job ID 45565)

Description

Tetra Tech is Leading with Science® to implement clean energy projects and policies that advance global climate and decarbonization goals. We advise on national energy transition initiatives and structure finance to deploy clean energy solutions. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We improve lives and livelihoods in the biggest cities and smallest villages, and at the intersection of energy-health and energy-water-food.

Project Summary:
The purpose of CIR is to protect and improve Kosovo's cyber security governance and build capacity in responsible government institutions and targeted critical infrastructure to become more resilient to cyber-attacks. This activity will work with the Government of Kosovo (GOK), the private sector, and other relevant organizations. The purpose will be achieved through three mutually supportive objectives. 1. Governance - Strengthen cybersecurity governance for and institutional coordination with critical infrastructure owners and oversight bodies. 2. Capacity Building - Build short- and long-term technical and human capacity to plan for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents. 3. Technology and Procurement - Support the identification, prioritization, and procurement of cybersecurity technology solutions

Position Summary:  
Tetra Tech is searching for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID Kosovo Critical Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) Activity. The DCOP serves as the overall project manager and team leader. The DCOP will liaise directly with the Chief of Party (COP) and will be involved in all activities and tasks of the project.   The position is a full-time assignment with benefits and is contingent upon contract award. Candidates must be based in and authorized to work in Pristina, Kosovo for the duration of the assignment

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as overall administrative manager of field operations and back-stop the COP on all aspects of Kosovo CIR's activities.
• Lead all technical activities, work planning, MEL results delivery, and counterpart liaison.
• Provide senior management support and strategic technical implementation.
• Serve as acting COP in the absence of the COP. 
• Lead the implementation of the following USAID Guiding Principles: New Partnerships Initiative; Collaboration, Learning and Adapting (CLA). 
• Shadow the COP in client engagement, administrative work, as well as in managing the objective leads and the COP's area of responsibility in implementing USAID Guiding Principles. 
• After two years, transition into the COP role.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

 

Required Qualifications: 

•  A master's degree in computer science/management information systems/IT or a related field. 
  
• 5+ years' of progressively responsible experience in the cybersecurity sector.
  
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably related to cybersecurity projects.
  
• 5+ years of experience in developing and delivering curricula and capacity building and training.
  
• Demonstrated familiarity, and prior experience addressing cybersecurity challenges in Kosovo, the Western Balkans, Eastern or Central Europe or similar regions.
  
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with partners, customers, lenders, service providers and investors.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Professional working proficiency or better in Albanian or Serbian is preferred.

Preferred but Not Required Qualifications:

• Prior leadership experience for USAID or USG-funded projects

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

 

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

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