Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http://www.tetratechintdev.com/) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Operations and Finance Director candidates for the anticipated USAID-funded Women in Transition Program. This five-year, $260-million program will invest in professional development opportunities for Afghan women to help them assume leadership roles in mainstream social, political, and economic sectors. Specifically, it will aim to increase women’s participation as leaders in business and government, strengthen women’s rights organizations, and enable women to apply advanced managerial and leadership skills in the public, private, and civil services sectors.
Qualifications: *Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field; *Minimum 5-7 years of financial experience managing the accounting and finance component for large donor-funded programs transitional, Islamic, and post-conflict countries; *Experience managing donor funded subcontract and/or grants programs, including staff; *Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity; *In-depth knowledge of USAID rules and regulations on procurement, subcontracts, and/or grants greatly preferred. *Familiarity with policies and compliance requirements related to international assistance programs
Responsibilities: Supervision of the administrative staff; Identifies and prioritizes both day-to-day and long term administrative needs and processes for the project; *Oversee financial management of the project; *Manage the Subcontract and Grants process to ensure: competitive procurement; correct contracting mechanisms are used; compliance with USAID regulations and Tetra Tech policies; and implementation is in accordance with the contract; *Oversee the procurement of commodities, goods and services and awarding of grants and ensuring proper files/documentation is maintained in regional offices; *Draft and update the project operational budget. Lead the process to disaggregate budget by technical and regional area. Track expenditures and complete budget projections. *Direct all aspects of the project financial accounting system, including managing cash flow, tracking expenditures relevant to operating budget, and preparing and reconciling monthly financial reports; *Assist the COP in preparing local budget projections, using the operational budget; *Project, monitor and assure replenishment of cash in bank accounts; *Monitor project financial situation and report regularly to the COP and Tetra Tech Home Office on financial status; *Ensure that monthly financial statements and management information are prepared and submitted on time; *Develop appropriate and relevant documentation for and supervise the proper implementation of all financial and administrative policies and procedures.
How to apply:
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
