Director of Administration and Finance for India Plastics Pollution Activity

Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Director of Administration and Finance position on an anticipated five-year USAID-funded activity to address ocean plastic pollution and solid waste management in India. The activity aims to reduce land-based sources of ocean plastic pollution through capacity building for municipal solid waste management services, catalyzing investment in innovations and alternatives to single-use plastics, behavior change, and policy support to the Government of India and state and local governments.

Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) is responsible for management and oversight of the finance, administration, and grants management functions of the USAID India Plastics Pollution Activity. They will ensure adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place to meet generally recognized accounting standards, consistent with Tetra Tech’s policies and procedures. In addition, the DAF will oversee administrative aspects of the project office (including management of the office space, documentation/information technology, human resource management, travel and procurement) and support/oversight of the grants program.

Responsibilities:

* Provide guidance to all staff for complying with the budgetary regulations of Tetra Tech and USAID;

* Financial management including managing cash flow, tracking expenditures and preparing 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 processes for goods and services, including drafting requests, analyzing proposals, drafting contracts, negotiating contracts and prices, reviewing contractual deliverables for quality and preparing the required documentation;

* Manage human resources records for each employee including employment contracts, employment evaluation forms and annual leave;

* Manage confidential payment of monthly payroll and orders payments of income tax, pension health and unemployment benefits to government funds.

* Participate in project grants-under-contract (GUC) processes as requested, including GUC design, award, implementation and closeout;

* Supervise project administration and finance team members.

Qualifications:

* University degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, and/or some other relevant discipline is required.

* Minimum seven (7) years’ experience providing administrative leadership and oversight to all aspects of development project operations – grants management experience highly desirable;

* Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a senior supervisory role related to accounting, payroll, procurement and logistical support services;

* Work experience providing contractual and financial oversight to USAID-funded projects of similar size and complexity;

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

* Detail oriented, and ability to prioritize tasks and support program implementation while ensuring adherence to required policies and protocols;

* Accounting/audit certifications highly preferred;

* Familiarity with grants-under-contract within a USAID project context is preferred;

* Advanced Excel skills and experience with Quickbooks required;

* Professional fluency in English is required; and

* India nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.