Director of Administration and Finance for Water and Wastewater Sector Climate Change Adaptation Activity Job Listing at Tetra Tech International Development in Cairo, Cairo Governorate (Job ID 43144)

Description

Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) position on an anticipated USAID-funded program in Egypt. This is a full-time position based in Cairo for the life of the project (anticipated four years).

Position Description/Summary:  

USAID/Egypt is in the process of designing a new multiyear activity to support the Government of Egypt (GOE)'s climate readiness of the water and wastewater sector to ensure sustainable and quality service delivery. Specifically, this activity seeks to enable resilience of utilities by supporting a set of complementary activities that: (a) improve understanding of gaps and vulnerabilities of the sector; (b) strengthen planning and management to absorb shocks caused by climate change at national and utility levels; and (c) improve operational performance by integrating adaptation strategies into existing planning and operations.

The DAF will be responsible for ensuring the project's compliant operations, financial management and administration per  USAID and Tetra Tech  rules and regulations. The DAF will  work under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and will coordinate closely with  Tetra Tech's Home Office Project Management Team.

Responsibilities:

* Ensures compliance of project operations with USAID, Tetra Tech Home Office, and other required administrative policies and guidelines;

* Oversees a team responsible for administration, finance, contracts and procurement, human resources, security and logistics ;

* Works with the technical teams to identify operational needs to support workplan execution - budget forecasts, procurement plans, subcontractor and consultant requisition, etc.

* Ensures timely  financial and other administrative reporting, ;

* Oversees the hiring and support to project staff  in line with local labor laws; and

* Ensures Tetra Tech's full compliance with local labor laws, tax codes, registration and other GOE requirements,  .

Qualifications:

*Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline such as administration or international development. A Master's degree is desirable;

*Minimum of 10 years of similar experience managing administration and finance for USAID contracts;

*Experience providing contractual and financial oversight to USAID-funded projects in Egypt or the Midde East;

*Supervisory experience managing a team working in the areas of: financial management, budgeting,  accounting, payroll, procurement and subcontracting, human resources, and logistical support services;

*Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations ;

*Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment;

*Fluency in written and oral English and Arabic is required.

To be considered, please submit the following:

* Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech's IDS ad posted.

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 or contact our Global Talent Operations team. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans employer.

ARD 188

Proposal and tender opportunity

Water Security and Sanitation (International Development)

• Organization: 188 ARD