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 Knowledge & Learning Platform Activity’. The purpose of the project is to support the adaptive management of USAID programs under the Amazon Vision; and improve knowledge and evidence for the conservation of Amazon biodiversity and climate change mitigation services.

 

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.