Company Overview: 

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide. It supports government and commercial clients with innovative solutions focused on international development, climate mitigation and adaptation, environmental sustainability, biodiversity, conservation, land reform, infrastructure, urban development, transport, water, and resource management. With 27,000 associates worldwide in over 120 countries, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project cycle.

Tetra Tech International Development Europe is Tetra Tech’s European business unit focused on International Development. We are based in London with offices in Kenya, Nigeria, Poland, and the Netherlands. We deliver international development programmes focused on economic growth, governance and justice/security, and infrastructure for clients such as the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the United Nations, the European Union, the European Investment Bank and other donors and funding agencies. We also have a strong in-house Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Practice consisting of 35 evaluators, statisticians, economists, social scientists, and research managers.

Over Values:

We are committed to maintaining business practices that honour and protect the dignity and integrity of everyone with whom the company conducts business, employs, and serves. As a leading international development organisation, we fully support continued progress and improvement within the development community to make development initiatives more effective. We are also committed to addressing various cross-cutting issues relevant to international development to ensure that all people can access and enjoy the benefits of our activities.

We value our people: we support the development of our people, ensuring that the environments in which they work are fair, safe, and flexible. We deliver quality results: we go the extra mile to deliver value for our clients, impact for beneficiaries and a fair financial return for the company to grow sustainably. We collaborate effectively: we work authentically with our clients, beneficiaries and partners and strive to always communicate clearly and openly. We encourage creativity and innovation: we encourage entrepreneurial thinking and provide the freedom, support and investment for new ideas and initiatives. We operate with integrity: We will do the right thing, be honest and keep to our commitments.

Location: London, Grays Inn Road. 

Flexible working available: We operate a hybrid working policy, with people working from the office two days a week and the rest working from home. People may choose to come in more often.

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent 

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.50 hours per week. Flexible hybrid working home and office, with the occasional travel overseas. 

Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary & Benefits

 

The Governance, Security and Justice Practice

Our Governance, Security and Justice 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, increase access to justice, reduce corruption and combat violence against women and girls. We work closely with governments, the private sector, communities, and NGOs to reduce conflict, create resilient societies, and promote the principles of good governance, which include transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. Our portfolio of programmes covers a range of geographies and thematic areas, from public sector reform in the OPTs and delivering economic resilience projects in the Western Balkans to strengthening community security in Kenya.

Job Overview:

Tetra Tech International Development is now offering a fantastic opportunity to join the Practice as a Project Coordinator specifically to support across our portfolio of governance and security-related programmes.

The Project Coordinator is a graduate entry-level role in our team structure. It will provide you with a good understanding of international development consulting and enable you to gain experience in programme/project management and delivery in different geographies.

Main Duties:

As a Project Coordinator, you will work on governance and security-related donor-funded projects supporting various activities relating to the programme/project cycle from business development to programme/project management and technical delivery, as well as client relationship management. Specifically:

Supporting the administration, management and successful delivery of existing governance and security programmes/ projects overseas, including contracting and invoicing, reporting, technical research, sourcing and mobilisation of experts, coordination of events and general administrative management. Supporting our bids to secure new programme/ project contracts. Contributing to research and preparing CVs, recruitment, partnering and writing, and overseeing various compliance aspects of bids.

Aptitude and skills:

Ideally, you will already have some exposure to international development and previous work or volunteering experience relevant to the sector. Understand concepts and have a strong interest in governance, economic growth and climate change in the international development context. Excellent communication skills in English (both oral and written) and ability to work in a multinational, multicultural environment. Other languages, particularly French or Arabic, would be an asset. Excellent numeracy skills and strong attention to detail. Demonstrable organisational and planning skills. The ability to be self-motivated, take initiative and thrive in a fast-moving programme and team environment. A team player committed to supporting high-quality international development administration and assistance. The ability and willingness to travel to other permanent offices of the business and project locations, including fragile and conflict-affected states, as required.

Qualifications:

Degree-level education in a relevant subject (e.g. international development, international relations, governance, politics, economics or equivalent), a Master’s degree is desirable although not essential.

Equal Opportunities:

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Tetra Tech prides itself in a workplace culture that complies with and ensures the workplace is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, racism, and hate speech of any form regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnerships. We encourage all applicants from different backgrounds to apply for this role.  

Disability Confident Employer:

Disability Confident is a UK government scheme where employers receive support to create and foster diverse and inclusive workplaces. We have self-identified as a registered disability confident participant.

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Safeguarding:  

Tetra Tech International Development has robust policies and guidelines which exemplify our commitment to safeguarding and technical excellence. 

Please submit your application with a cover letter and CV for consideration. 

Region: United Kingdom and Europe Teams and Clients 

Role Category: Headquarters Positions OR Project Opportunities

Additional Information Organization: 781 CUE