Through innovation and leadership, ARD, Inc., helps people across the world create the essential conditions for successful economic development. Since it was founded in 1977, ARD has led more than 600 projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These projects have helped countries respond to a range of environmental, social, and institutional challenges. ARD has 43 field offices around the globe, in addition to its main office in Burlington, Vermont, and its branch offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, CA.

ARD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide.

Tetra Tech ARD is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.

USAID’s Property Governance Activity (PGA), a five-year activity, implemented by Tetra Tech ARD, aims to improve the property rights system in Kosovo to reduce corruption, increase women’s empowerment, and improve formal property rights and investments in real property. The Activity, in partnership with civil society, the private sector, and other local actors will contribute to advancing locally-led development.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Objective 2 Lead, the incumbent of this position will support and assist the Citizen Engagement and Civil Society Specialist (Objective 2 Lead), to facilitate a citizen-centered approach to property rights governance, strengthen the rapport between public institutions and citizens, and increase transparency, accountability, and self-reliance.

S/he will provide administrative and technical support for all Objective 2 activities according to the needs and specifications of the activities in line with the Annual Work Plan and other PGA implementation documents.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

The Citizen Engagement and Civil Society Associate will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Citizen Engagement and Civil Society Specialist (Objective 2 Lead) in mobilizing citizen participation with the institutions to improve property processes and service delivery in coordination with Local Councils (LCs);
• Assisting the Citizen Engagement and Civil Society Specialist (Objective 2 Lead) to establish and facilitate Property Transparency Forums (PTFs), Public Information Awareness Forums (PIA Forums), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with concerned women, Focus Group Discussions with municipal officials, Public Consultation Events for the Municipal Development Plans, training for local civil society representatives to conduct grassroots outreach, anti-corruption training programs for the municipal staff, as well as other activities, events, and processes that are foreseen in the annual Work Plan;
• Assisting the Citizen Engagement and Civil Society Specialist (Objective 2 Lead) in coordinating and collaborating with the subcontractor’s Women 4 Women and BIRN;
• Preparing the ‘Minutes of the Meetings’ and Reports for the meetings and events conducted within Objective 2; and
• Providing technical and administrative support for all activities and for the outreach campaigns undertaken within Objective 2.

QUALIFICATIONS: (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Health or Law, or a related field. A master’s degree will be considered in lieu of work experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of seven years’ experience in an equivalent position with international organizations. Work experience in a USAID-funded project is a plus.

SKILLS: Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken. Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen, and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team. Must also be able to create a supportive working relationship among all project teams.

LANGUAGES: Excellent Language proficiency in spoken and written Albanian. Proficiency in another official language in Kosovo is a plus.

GENERAL: Tactfulness, Enthusiasm for the job. Good Human Relations skills, integrity, and ability to work under pressure.

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

Cover Letter and CV in reverse chronological format

Apply by email at: ARD.KosovoPGA.Recruitment@tetratech.com no later than June 9/ 2023.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay the processing of your application or remove you from consideration.

No phone calls will be accepted.

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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: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.