Operations Manager
Tetra Tech ARD, a US-based international development firm, is seeking a qualified Operations Manager candidates for the upcoming USAID-funded India Partnership for Land Use Science (Forest PLUS II). The activity focuses on technical cooperation between the Government of India and the United States to build capacity to manage forest landscapes in India for improved delivery of ecosystem services and inclusive sustainable economic opportunities. The primary agency for cooperation is the Indian Forest Service. Secondary direct beneficiaries will be citizens of communities near to forested areas.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the operations, finance and administrative staff.
- Coordinating with subcontracted chartered accountants to ensure compliance with corporate tax law and registration in India.
- Overseeing creation and delivery of all required project financial, administrative, compliance and grants, procurement and subcontracts documentation for the execution of the project.
- Ensuring full compliance with USAID, Government of India, and Tetra Tech financial, legal and personnel regulations.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred;
- A minimum of 10 years of work experience in international development finance and operations management;
- Prior experience on projects of similar complexity, with an excellent understanding and knowledge of USAID and USG regulations, administration, management, reporting procedures and systems;
- Excellent English language reporting, writing, and presentation skills required;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, conflict management skills, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please ensure 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 do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
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Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.
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