This opportunity closed on 21 August 2024

Tetra Tech International

Humanitarian Infrastructure Lead

Posted
8 August 2024 08:40pm
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Pacific
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Infrastructure and Trade Facilitation
Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Humanitarian Infrastructure Lead to oversee and manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical infrastructure projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of humanitarian principles, engineering expertise, and the ability to manage complex projects in challenging environments.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

Description

The opportunity

  • Based in Suva, Fiji with potential travel to other Pacific nations and Timor-Leste 
  • Full-time role until 30 June 2027

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) Infrastructure Specialist Unit (ISU) 

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) is a Pacific led, multi-donor investment to enhance humanitarian warehousing capability in 14 Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste. Participating countries include Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Key responsibilities

  • Overall responsibility for leadership and management of the infrastructure portfolio of the ISU.
  • Lead and/or support the establishment, implementation and refinement of practical and repeatable approaches and processes for the development, design and delivery of quality, humanitarian warehouse infrastructure solutions in partner countries.
  • Manage the ISU’s portfolio of infrastructure activities throughout all stages of the project life cycle from ideation, inception, implementation and integration.
  • Overall responsibility for the development, design and management of activity-level project management teams
  • Provide advice and expertise relating to delivery of humanitarian warehouse infrastructure solutions in partner countries, including consideration of cultural and contextual factors to develop place-based approaches and solutions that first do no harm, are resilient and sustainable.
  • Identify, assess and evaluate potential PHWP infrastructure actions and activities that support the SPC’s Disaster Risk Management (DRM) diagnostic activities and Country Development Plans (CDPs) with infrastructure inputs, including through supporting stakeholder consultations and leading technical enquiries.
  • In consultation with the Contract and Procurement Specialist, and with consideration of each Pacific context, develop and design infrastructure solutions that enable increased opportunities for localized content and locally sustainable solutions, in accordance with the PHWP’s Localisation thematic priority.
  • In consultation with the GESDI adviser, identify and incorporate opportunities for impact in accordance with the PHWP’s GEDSI thematic priority.
  • In consultation with technical and specialist inputs, identify and incorporate opportunities for increased climate resilience and reduced environmental impact in accordance with the PHWP’s Green Humanitarian Action thematic priority. 
  • In consultation with the Safeguarding Specialist, incorporate and integrate environmental and social safeguarding considerations into all phases of activity design.

Selection criteria

  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in relevant, infrastructure-related discipline (e.g. engineering or architecture), master’s degree preferred.
  • Equivalent of at least 10 years of relevant education and experience in one or more professional disciplines.
  • Demonstrated practical experience in developing and delivering fit-for-purpose infrastructure solutions in an international development context (experience working in at least three PHWP partner countries preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience in infrastructure project management role (e.g. experience as a project architect), including leading stakeholder consultations, developing a project brief through consultative processes, and working iteratively through feasibility options. 
  • Demonstrated experience working with the private/public sector stakeholders to include Australian and Pacific government officials.
  • Excellent thematic and regional expertise in subject areas of humanitarian response, remote infrastructure and infrastructure project management in varying Pacific contexts.

How to apply

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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit:

  • Resume
  • Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day.

Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone (08) 8375 4400.