Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA, is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates to join the USAID-funded West Africa Municipal WASH (MuniWASH) Activity. The advertised position will be based in Cotonou, Benin. The purpose of MuniWASH is to strengthen the ability of municipal governments and urban water and sanitation service providers to improve, expand, and sustain equitable water and sanitation services to meet the needs of the urban poor and underserved populations.
The Administration Manager will be responsible for overall administrative and financial operations of the Benin office.
Responsibilities:
* Oversees all operations including accounting, human resources, travel and security, operations, and administration.
* Liaise closely with MuniWASH Cote d’Ivoire head office.
* Reports to the Benin Country Manager/Governance Advisor.
Qualifications:
* A Master’s Degree (BAC+5) in a related field preferred, a Bachelor’s Degree equivalent required.
* 5-10 years of relevant professional experience.
* Experience implementing donor-funded programs in a management capacity.
* Deep familiarity with national- and municipal-level governance structures.
* Fluency in written and spoken French is required; proficiency in English is preferred.
* Experience working in West Africa. Benin nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
* 3 references
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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