Tetra Tech ARD,
headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, is currently accepting expressions of
interest from qualified candidates for a potential Deputy Chief of Party
position on an upcoming USAID-funded program in Liberia.
Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership,
supervise and mentor local administrative and financial staff to effect sound
project management, fiscal and administrative due diligence and the development
of organizational and individual capacities.
* Identify and
implement changes in administrative and financial policies and procedures that
will enhance the cost effectiveness of program implementation.
* Execute
operational planning/budgeting procedures and tools outlined in Tetra Tech
ARD’s Standard Operating Procedures that require technical units to provide
adequate advance notice of support needs to financial, administrative,
logistical, HR, and procurement units.
* Assist the COP to
arrange technical and administrative support for short-term consultants and
contractors
* Ensure compliance
of project operations with USAID, and Tetra Tech ARD Home Office
administrative policies and guidelines.
* Support
implementation efforts throughout Liberia when requested by the COP.
* Respond to
pertinent information requests from project partners and other relevant
organizations/institutions;
* Administer and
manage the efficient utilization and maintenance of project resources,
including vehicles, IT and office equipment and furnishings, and any other
physical assets purchased by or assigned to the project;
* Advise the COP on
all policy matters concerning project administration and financial management.
Qualifications:
* Master’s degree in
Business Administration, Finance, Commerce or related field.
* Minimum of 8-10
years’ experience managing USAID/USG funded projects.
* Excellent
planning, management and organizational skills. Skilled in organizing
resources and establishing priorities.
* Strong leadership,
analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work both
independently and within a team. Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing
priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of activities with
attention to detail.
* Excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project
stakeholders, in-country collaborators and staff at all levels of the
organization.
* Strong MS Office
skills, including Excel.
* Strong written and
oral presentation skills in English.
To be considered
applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse
chronological format
* A list of at least
3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of
relationship to the reference.
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 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. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/
Equal Opportunity Employer.
