Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for qualified senior-level candidates for a Director of Operations position on an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Disaster Resilience Activity in Armenia. The activity will look to leverage changing roles and responsibilities in Armenia's disaster response system, as well as to reduce Armenia's vulnerability to disasters through mitigation efforts, making Armenia's economic, social, health, and environmental systems more resilient.  

Position Description/Summary:

The Activity aims to develop national capacity to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and human-caused disasters. The Director of Operations will report to the Chief of Party (COP) and will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely provision and delivery of all required project financial, administrative, compliance, and procurement support to Tetra Tech in the execution of the activity. This position will be based in Yerevan, Armenia.

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Responsibilities:

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

* Oversees administration, finance, contracts, security and logistical support.

* Ensures timely provision and delivery of all financial, administrative, compliance, procurement, and subcontract considerations.

* On-boards staff in line with local labor laws.

* Ensure full compliance in maintaining the legal status of in-country registration during the life of the activity.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, finance, accounting, or another related field; Master’s degree preferred.

* At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated experience working on moderate (more than $20 million) USAID or donor-funded contracts with increasing responsibility.

* At least five (5) years of working experience in a senior supervisory role related to accounting, payroll, procurement, and logistical support services in Armenia or a similar context.

* Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks.

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

* Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize tasks and support activity implementation while ensuring adherence to required policies and protocols.

* Professional proficiency in Armenian and English is required.

* Qualified applicants from Armenian highly encouraged to apply.

To be considered, please submit the following:

* Cover Letter

* CV

 

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 — 27,000 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.

 

Proposal and Tender opportunity

U.S. Teams and Clients

ARD 188

Agriculture and Food Security (International Development)

 

 

 

Additional Information Organization: 188 ARD