Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is looking for qualified Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated horticulture value chain program in Tanzania.  We are looking for visionary leaders, strong managers, and creative thinkers who work well with partners, and who have a passion for and a commitment to finding local solutions to food security problems. This will be a full-time position, based in Morogoro, Tanzania for a period of up to five years.

Position description/summary.

We are looking for candidates with:

• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study such as rural agricultural development, agricultural economics, agribusiness and/ or business development, or horticulture science
• At least 8 years of progressively increasing responsibility managing diverse teams
• Experience in public-private partnerships development, grants management, and adaptive programming
• Experience creating and maintaining effective working relations with government officials, private sector stakeholders and local organizations
• At least five years of experience working in horticulture trade and export promotion in East Africa
• A commitment to promoting gender equity, youth engagement and social inclusion required
• Experience working in the private sector is a plus
• Only Tanzanian nationals are eligible for this position