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Operations Staff: Amazon - Best Management Practices for Extractive and Infrastructure Sectors Activity

Tetra Tech is seeking to consider multiple candidates for a number of operations related proposal positions a 5-year USAID-funded biodiversity conservation initiative titled ‘Amazon Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Extractive and Infrastructure Activity’. The purpose of the project is to facilitate multi-stakeholder agreement on environmental and social Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the four priority infrastructure sectors (hydro-power, roads, oil and gas, and mining) in the Amazon Basin region, and then support the promotion, implementation, and monitoring/enforcement of these BMPs.

 

Tetra Tech is interested in recruiting candidates, with a strong preference for Peruvian and Colombian Nationals, for the following operations-related positions:

 

DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE:

·         Undergraduate degree or certification in finance and/or administration.

·         At least 5 years of experience leading a finance and administrative team for a USAID-funded contract (preferred) or an organization/business of similar size and complexity.

 

ACCOUNTANT:

·         Undergraduate degree or certification in accounting.

·         At least 5 years of experience managing accounts for a USAID-funded contract (preferred) or an organization/business of similar size and complexity.

 

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER:

·         Undergraduate degree or certification in human resources management.

·         At least 5 years of experience as a human resource manager for a USAID-funded contract (preferred) or an organization/business of similar size and complexity.

·         Knowledgeable of Colombian labor laws and practices.

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER:

·         Undergraduate degree or certification in information technology.

·         At least 5 years of experience designing and managing information technology systems for an organization/business of similar size and complexity.

·         Knowledgeable of Colombian information technology context and resources.

 

CONTRACTS/GRANTS MANAGER:

·         Undergraduate degree in business administration, economics, finance or related field of study, Master’s degree preferred.

·         Minimum 5 years’ experience in the management of grants and/or subcontracts funds (at least $2 million-$3 million annually) supported by international donor organizations (preferably USAID-funded).

·         Experience designing grant procedures and manuals, training grantees on application/ response procedures and compliance issues.

·         Experience monitoring and evaluating grantee performance.

 

LOCAL SOLUTIONS CAPACITY BUILDER:

·         Graduate level education in a field related to capacity building (education, business administration, knowledge management, etc.).

·         At least 5 years of experience leading the development and implementation of capacity building plans/programs for institutions and individuals working in the field of development.

 

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* Cover Letter - please remember to indicate which of the positions you would like to be considered for in your application cover letter.

* CV in reverse chronological format

* A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

 

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. 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. No phone calls will be accepted.

 

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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