Description
Tetra Tech is Leading with Science® to implement clean energy projects and policies that advance global climate and decarbonization goals. We advise 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 & Position Summary:
Tetra Tech is implementing the USAID Bangladesh Advancing Development and Growth through Energy (BADGE) activity. Through this flagship clean energy project, USAID is investing in Bangladesh's transformation to a developed, decarbonized, and inclusive energy sector. BADGE seeks to increase the utilization of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies, diversify Bangladesh's energy mix with sustainable and secure resources, and promote policies that attract private sector investment.
Tetra Tech is seeking a Youth, Gender, and Social Inclusion Specialist for the USAID/Bangladesh's new energy activity, Bangladesh Advancing Development and Growth through Energy (BADGE). The activity will improve energy security and resilience in Bangladesh by improving access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy systems, and promoting transparent and efficient energy markets. The activity will advance private sector investment, promote policy and regulatory environments favorable to the sector and investors, support entrepreneurs developing and distributing energy technologies, and convene platforms to share best practices in the management of the energy sector. Altogether, through June 2026, BADGE will support Bangladesh's transformation to a developed, decarbonized, and inclusive energy sector.
This position is full-time, and hiring is contingent upon USAID approval. Interested candidates must be eligible to work in Bangladesh. Tetra Tech values a diverse workplace and strives to achieve gender equality.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the project's gender and youth integration strategies and serve as primary point of contact with the client on these topics.
- Design the project's efforts to integrate gender equality and youth empowerment interventions into all technical tasks, through design of appropriate activities and capacity-building efforts.
- Oversee the design and implementation of project's gender and youth internship programs, for gender/youth development and social integration.
- Provide recommendations on practical approaches to attract more women into the energy sector.
- Support project monitoring and evaluation by mainstreaming gender into project activities and project management tools, including tracking of gender equality results and gender-sensitive analysis of data collected;
- Provide inputs on all weekly, quarterly, annual USAID reports, ad-hoc communications or client requests dealing with youth and gender issues.
- Contribute to the overall development and review of project deliverables.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics, Business, Sociology, Anthropology or related social science/humanities discipline
- 7 years of relevant experience in designing, implementing and/or on advising gender equality interventions for utilities, and government bodies
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, both independently and as a team member interacting with staff members and client representatives at all levels
- Strong organization, communication, presentation and writing skills.
- Advanced proficiency in the MS Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
- Fluency in English (reading, writing and presentation skills) with strong oral and written presentation skills
Preferred, but Not Required Qualifications:
- Prior experience with USAID, Government of Bangladesh and private sector organizations
- Experience working in the energy sector in the Bangladesh
Project Opportunity
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 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.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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