Regional Director : Tetra Tech International Development Services

Apply by 5th Aug 24

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused  delivery in more than 550 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. We are an  Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans employer.

Tetra Tech International Development Services (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) headquartered in  Burlington, VA is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Regional  Director for the Forest-PLUS 3.0 program. The positions will be located in the Forest-PLUS 3.0  regional offices in Kolkata, Ahmedabad & Guwahati, India.

Forest-PLUS 3.0 is a three-year program of USAID implemented by Tetra Tech in India from December 2023 to December 2026. The purpose of the program is to provide technical assistance that supports the Government of India to strengthen sustainable, inclusive and data-driven management of forest  landscapes. Forest-PLUS 3.0 will build on, scale up, and institutionalize at a national level the solutions  developed and piloted by Forest-PLUS 2.0, which was implemented from Dec 2018 to Dec 2023, to  support India’s forest-based climate mitigation commitments by: (1) improving the sustainable  management and eco-restoration of forest landscapes through technological innovations; and (2)  strengthening the institutional and enabling environment for inclusive and resilient forest ecosystems.

Position Description/Summary: 

The Regional Director will work under the direction of the Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach  Specialist and will be based at the Kolkata/Ahmadabad/Guwahati office of Forest-PLUS 3.0. The  Regional Director will have the primary responsibility of scaling up the use of Van system as well as  the other technology-based tools in his/her region. The role of the Regional Director will be to provide  operational leadership for scaling up and expansion activities in the region, establish relationship and  liaise with the State Forest Departments, program partners and other stakeholder groups in the  region.

Responsibilities: 

• Liaise and work closely with the Forest Department at the state and division levels for effective  implementation of the Program activities in the region especially the scaling up and expansion  of the technology-based tools developed under Forest-PLUS 2.0
• Support the IT team in carrying out need assessment with SFDs and other stakeholder groups  for expanding the scope and functionality of the technology-based tools
• Work with SFDs, other govt departments and other stakeholder groups for the development  and use of the ecosystem services monitoring framework and ecosystem services valuation  tool
• Contribute to the development of regional and state strategies and develop regional work  plans
• Build rapport and coordinate with key stakeholder groups such as local communities, NGOs  and various government departments/ agencies for effective implementation of the Program  activities in the region
• Coordinate with forest training institute and other govt agencies to organize and facilitate  training programs for staff especially women from State Forest Departments and other govt  departments, community members and other stakeholder groups
• Facilitate meetings and workshops at the regional and state level
• Translate key documents collected from the region as well Program-generated documents  between English and selected regional language[s]
• Support the development and dissemination of communication materials developed under the  Program (after translation where appropriate) to target audience groups within the landscape • Attend various
• Program-related meetings and providing inputs into different reports and  communications materials, as required.
• Identify and develop success stories under the Program as ‘case studies’ for wider  dissemination
• Provide logistical support to other Program team members and partners during field visits to  th landscape

Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree and Minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional experience in a relevant field,  such as natural resource management (NRM), international development, or other related  discipline.
• A good understanding of the functioning of the state forest departments in India and exposure  to the forest management practices in India.
• Knowledge of the ecosystem approach to forest management and the fundamentals of  ecosystem services
• Highly organized individuals able to pay close attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with all levels and functions  within the company.
• Ability to work as a member of a team of professionals in a fast-paced and challenging  environment.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook,  PowerPoint,
• SharePoint, and Word.
• Must be willing to travel across to the program states and other places as required.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken is required.

How to apply

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

• Cover Letter
• CV in reverse chronological format

Eligible and interested candidates may apply to recruitment.indfor@tetratech.com on  or before 5th August,2024

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.