Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) position on the anticipated USAID-funded Trade Integration and Competitiveness Activity in Vientiane, Laos. The position is contingent upon the activity’s award and USAID approval.
Position Description: The Activity will contribute to the cross cutting programmatic approaches in the USAID/Laos Strategic Framework (2023-2028): digitalization, private sector engagement, gender and inclusive development, and localization. The goal outcomes: Responsible and sustainable trade and investment environment increased, sustainable employment creation increased in focused value chains, and regional integration advanced.
The DAF will work under the direction of the Chief of Party. The DAF will be responsible for the project’s administrative and financial management, human resources, procurement, and logistics, while ensuring compliance with USAID regulations, local laws, and Tetra Tech rules and regulations. The DAF should model ethical behavior and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Responsibilities:
* Provide guidance to all project staff on complying with budgetary regulations of Tetra Tech and USAID.
* Manage all financial aspects of the project including cash flow, expenditure tracking, and preparation of monthly financial reports in compliance with USAID and Tetra Tech requirements and regulations.
* Provide financial and budgetary information to the Tetra Tech Home Office for USAID as needed.
* Provide guidance and leadership for project compliance efforts including audit preparations.
* Oversee project procurement process for goods and services, including drafting requests, analyzing proposals, drafting contracts, negotiating contracts and prices, reviewing contractual deliverables for quality, and preparing required documents.
* Maintain human resources records for each employee including employment contracts, employment evaluation forms, and annual leave.
* Supervise project administration and finance team members.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
* Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or other relevant discipline required.
* At least five (5) years of experience providing administrative leadership and oversight to all aspects of development project operations.
* Experience in contractual and financial oversight on USAID-funded and/or other international donor projects of similar size and complexity strongly preferred.
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
* Accounting/Audit certifications highly preferred.
* Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations strongly preferred.
* Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations strongly preferred.
* Advanced Excel and QuickBooks experience required.
* Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Lao required.
* Candidates from Laos are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV
Apply on-line at: https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/director-of-administration-and-finance-for-usaid-trade-integration-and-competitiveness-activity-46708
Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.
Reasonable Accommodations:
We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide helpful and reasonable accommodations for candidates.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.