Administration and Finance Manager for WASH-FIN 2 Project

The USAID-funded WASH-FIN 2 project, implemented by Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech), is currently accepting applications for an Administration and Finance Manager (AFM). This is a full-time position with an expected duration through October 2027 and will be based in Monrovia, Liberia.

The WASH-FIN 2 Liberia activity is expected to support the Government of Liberia at both national and decentralized levels in its efforts to improve service provider performance and governance of the water and sanitation sector. Activities are expected to include technical assistance (TA) and grant support to strengthen the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) and additional individual water and sanitation service providers (WSSPs), as well as TA to strengthen sector governance and accountability within national institutions and LWSC.

The Admin and Finance Manager is responsible for all financial and administrative operations in WASH-FIN 2’s Liberia office. They will maintain a record of all expenditures as well as receipts of funds, oversee the preparation of all the documentation related to purchases and disbursement of funds and oversee all administrative functions including general office administration, human resources functions, and procurement.

Responsibilities:

* Participate in all project-related budgeting exercises and prepare specific budgets for local activities;

* Prepare monthly cost projections and execute and/or oversee all project payments, including preparing disbursement vouchers and supporting documentation using Salesforce software, and uploading costs to QuickBooks;

* Lead and/or oversee local procurement processes following USAID regulations and company policies and procedures;

* Oversee financial and administrative aspects of local subcontract management in compliance with USAID regulations and company policies and procedures;

* Maintain and/or oversee proper filing of financial, administrative and human resources related documents in accordance with Tetra Tech filing policy and safeguard important project documents;

* Ensure WASH-FIN 2 Liberia financial documents, reports and local tax reporting and other related filings are maintained and updated in a timely manner;

* Ensure the project is following best practices in all administrative, operations and financial aspects in compliance with USAID regulation on company policies;

* Collaborate in the development and implementation of security measures and of the local WASH-FIN 2 project safety and security manual;

* Oversee logistics planning and implementation for special events, staff meetings, workshops, etc.

* Supervise a team of up to 5 admin/finance staff depending on eventual project staffing needs; and

* Perform other operational duties as requested by the Liberia Team Lead and/or Operations backstop.

Qualifications:

* University degree in financial management, accounting or other similar degree;

* Minimum of ten years of directly relevant work experience required;

* At least five years’ experience as Director of Administration/Finance or equivalent position supporting the management of USAID-funded projects highly preferred;

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) training and/or qualification preferred;

* Exceptional knowledge of information and computer technology, with expertise in accounting software QuickBooks required; prior experience with Salesforce accounting software preferred;

* Excellent command of English language is required.

* Liberian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.