Administrative Assistant– Integrated Land Resource Governance (ILRG), West Bengal, India
Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for an Administrative Assistant position on a USAID and PepsiCo co-funded program in West Bengal, India.
Position Description/Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the project staff. The position will be full time, based in Kolkata (West Bengal), for an initial period of one year, with the potential for an extension up to four years.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for day-to-day project administration
* Maintain effective office information management systems including filing and working with the project team to address any hardware or software needs
* Overall responsibility to develop, maintain, and report on property inventory and management.
* Manage the organization of events, trainings, and workshops as requested; some travel outside Kolkata is anticipated.
* Maintain office policy and procedural manuals for all staff.
* Organize project procurement as needed, in full compliance with Tetra Tech policies and procedures and in coordination with the project team, home office team, and project accounting firm.
* Maintain effective procurement documentation and records in compliance with Tetra Tech policies and procedures for all program operation costs.
* Ensure strict compliance with Tetra Tech safety and security guidance.
* Maintain and update the Tetra Tech Emergency Contact Rosters and phone tree.
Essential Qualifications and Competencies:
* At least high school graduate. College education is preferable.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in an equivalent position; experience with an international organization or USAID-funded activity preferred.
* English and Bengali language skills required.
* This position is only open to Indian citizens.
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.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With more than 17,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems 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 over 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.