Job Description

Posted on September 16, 2020

Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a possible Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) position on a USAID funded program in Zambia.

Position Description/Summary: the aim of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Governance Institutions and Policy (WASH-GIP) Activity is to facilitate private sector-driven sustainable access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services, strengthen the enabling environment through accountability and citizens engagement in underserved areas of Zambia (Northern, Western and Muchinga Provinces) for improved health and economic outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Provide guidance to all or any staff for complying with the budgetary regulations of Tetra Tech and USAID;
Oversee and manage administrative and financial staff;
Manage Financial accounting including managing income, tracking expenditures and preparing monthly financial reports in compliance with USAID and Tetra Tech requirements and regulations;
Provide financial and budgetary information to the house Office for USAID, as needed;
Provide guidance and organize training, as necessary, for workers on relevant USAID, Tetra Tech and Government of Zambia rules and regulations;
Participate in project procurement process of products and consulting services in assisting the procurement process in drafting requests, analyzing proposals, drafting contracts, negotiating contracts and costs, reviewing contractual deliverables for quality and preparing the specified documentation;
Manage HR lifecycle process and HR records for every employee including employment contracts, employment evaluation forms and annual leave; liable for compliance with local labor laws;
Manage confidential payment of monthly payroll and orders payments of tax, pension health and unemployment benefits to government funds;
Manage project property and resources in compliance with USAID and Tetra Tech headquarters guidelines and regulations, including submission of monthly and other periodic reports.
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, accounting, finance, or similar field is required;

Minimum of seven years of experience in financial management and administration;
Minimum of 4 years working experience in senior supervisory role associated with accounting, payroll procurement and logistical support services;
Experience providing contractual and financial oversight to donor and USAID funded projects between $10-$20 million;
Experience with procurement required;
Experience with grants preferred;
Excellent organization skills and skill to figure effectively in fast-paced, demanding environment;
Detail-oriented and skill to prioritize tasks and support program implementation while ensuring adherence to required policies and protocols;
Accounting/audit certifications preferred;
English language fluency (oral and written) is required;
Zambian Nationals are strongly encouraged to use.
To be considered applicants must submit the subsequent as a part of the web application process:

Cover Letter
CV in reverse chronological format
Please make sure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that don’t meet the minimum requirements listed above won’t be considered. No phone calls are going to be accepted.

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