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Assistant Manager, Governance
Tetra Tech International Development

Duration: Contract for 12 months initially with potential to extend

Location: London based with flexible working arrangements, and overseas travel (subject to Covid restrictions)

Background to Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services. It supports government and commercial clients with innovative solutions focused on international development, climate and environment, infrastructure, urban development, energy, transport, water and resource management. With 20,000 associates worldwide in over 150 countries, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project cycle.

Tetra Tech International Development Europe is Tetra Tech’s European business unit. We are based in the UK with offices in Kenya, Nigeria, Turkey, Poland and the Netherlands. With 950 colleagues in 58 countries, we deliver international development programmes and projects around the world in governance, economic growth, climate change and infrastructure for clients such as the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); the United Nations, the European Union, European Investment Bank and other donors and funding agencies, and have a strong in-house monitoring evaluation and learning practice.

The Governance Team

Our Governance team works in some of the world’s most complex and fragile environments. We design and deliver innovative and contextually sensitive programmes to strengthen central and local government institutions, improve public financial management, improve security and access to justice, reduce corruption and combat violence against women and girls. We work closely with governments, communities and NGOs to reduce conflict, increase stability, create resilient societies and promote the principles of good governance: transparency, accountability and citizen participation. Our portfolio of governance programmes covers a range of geographies and thematic areas such as public sector reform in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), reducing gender-based violence in Malawi, strengthening community security and resilience in Kenya and governance and climate change related reforms in North Africa and the Western Balkans.

The Position

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Governance team. In this role, you will work on donor funded projects around the world and across a range of governance, climate and justice issues. You will manage various activities relating to the project cycle from business development, project management and technical delivery to client relationship management.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing small projects / workstreams, or contributing to the management of larger projects, and successful delivery of projects overseas, with responsibility for ensuring programme and milestone delivery; budget oversight; and technical and financial reporting in line with contract requirements.
• Contributing to business development opportunities, including successful development of both pursuits and full tenders as part of pursuit/bid teams.
• Undertaking technical advisory work on a short-term basis to support project implementation as needed.
• Developing and maintaining strong networks and relationships with clients, partners, and consultants, and assist in the development of other team members.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to thrive within a friendly and dynamic team-oriented environment, with real opportunities for growth. The role is London based with flexible working options. Travel overseas of up to 40% of time to various countries, including fragile states and potentially conflict-affected areas is required (Covid permitting).

The person we are looking for:

• You will be educated to Masters’ degree level and/or have at least two years prior experience of managing, or supporting the management of, international development projects preferably with an international development consultancy, in government or with an international NGO.
• You will have excellent communication skills in English (both oral and written) and be comfortable working in a multinational, multicultural environment. Other languages, and particularly French or Arabic, would be an asset.
• You will have an ability to think logically and problem solve individually or as part of a team.
• You will be numerate, well organised and have a high-level of attention to detail.
• You will be tenacious and resilient, and able to cope well with change and uncertainty.
• You will be a ‘team player’ and able to build strong team-relationships at all levels. However, you will also be pro-active, self-starting, demonstrate a high-level of initiative and be equally comfortable working with limited supervision.
• You will be willing to travel to project locations, including in fragile and conflict affected states as needed (subject to Covid restrictions).

Tetra Tech prides itself on a workplace culture that advances equality, diversity and inclusion and ensure the workplace is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, racism and hate speech of any form. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

How to apply:

Please click on the 'apply now' button to start your application. Please send your CV and short cover letter in one document clearly outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role: Jobs | International Development – Tetra Tech Europe (pageuppeople.com)

Closing date: Monday 24th September 2021.

No CV's will be accepted from Recruitment Agencies.

Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this position.

For further enquiries, please contact us at TTIDE.People@tetratech.com and quote the job reference number.