WATER & SANITATION SPECIALIST – ASSOCIATE / TECHNICAL ADVISOR

ARD, Inc. () a Tetra Tech company is seeking a Water & Sanitation Specialist to join the Water Resources and Infrastructure Sector. The WRI Sector is one of six broad technical disciplines at ARD, and consists of three major practice areas: Water Resources Management, Infrastructure and Municipal Services, and Environmental Health (e.g., water supply, sanitation, and hygiene).   This position is primarily tied to ARD’s Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation (SWSS) project in Afghanistan.  The incumbent will provide management oversight of SWSS field programs and contributing to team performance and achievement of contract results and deliverables.  In addition, this career position includes exposure and practice in ARD’s new business development, marketing and representation, contract management, and other international technical assignments. 

This position is located in beautiful Burlington, Vermont, nestled on the shores of Lake Champlain between the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains and only minutes from Vermont’s finest ski slopes.

Responsibilities:

–Support implementation of the Afghanistan SWSS project, providing in-house technical and administrative assistance and, as required, travel to Afghanistan in support of these functions

–Participate in development, editing, and review of technical, administrative and financial products for Afghanistan SWSS and other projects, including tracking of scheduled project deliverables;

–Monitor and help trouble-shoot implementation of field programs on a routine basis;

–Identify, scope, and support preparation of proposals for Water Supply Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in developing countries.

–Identify opportunities for small-scale finance and commercial operators to strengthen WASH value chains in on-going and proposed WASH activities

–Travel regularly to the field providing technical assistance to project senior management and training field staff, including start-up and close-out of field projects;

–Provide periodic, in-country coverage for project management as needed;

Essential Qualifications:

–Graduate degree in engineering, finance, economics, business administration, or a related field is required.

–At least 3-5 years of field experience in developing countries;

–Experience in Afghanistan or similar conflict or post-conflict countries highly desirable;

–Technical experience directly relevant to water and sanitation programming, such as: project finance; utility operations; integrated water resource management; participatory community planning and development; infrastructure planning and development

–Strong knowledge of international donor projects and/or USAID funded projects highly desired

–Experience managing complex or high profile program portfolios a plus.

–Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

–Speaking, reading and writing proficiency in at least one foreign language: French, Pashtun or Dari preferred

–Strong cross-cultural relations and inter-personal communication skills.

–Must be an energetic and driven self-starter.

–Consulting skill set and client service orientation

–Availability for 35% international travel to Afghanistan and other developing, post-conflict, and transitioning countries.

–Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a high-pressure work environment and work well in multi-disciplinary teams

–Comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work environment.

–High level proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

–US citizenship or a valid US work permit is mandatory

In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, ARD, Inc. values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.

To apply:

Please email a letter of application along with a current curriculum vitae (CV) in reverse chronological format to

Please refer to Water Sanitation Specialist in the subject line.

Applicants must complete the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Opportunity form (available at:    using Job Code: Water Sanitation Specialist

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.   No phone calls will be accepted. 

ARD, Inc. is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. ARD, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.