Afghanistan: TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONS CANDIDATES, Democracy and Governance Programs, Afghanistan
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 28 Feb 2014
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Technical and Operations Candidates for upcoming, USAID-funded Democracy and Governance programs in Afghanistan.
Technical candidates with experience supporting improved governance in the following areas: *Institutional capacity building;*Fiscal and development planning;*Delivery of public services, including health, education, security and justice services;*Inter-governmental coordination;*Gender mainstreaming;*Advocacy and citizen representation; and,*Public awareness and communication.
Operations candidates meeting the requirements for the following positions:
Chief of Party*Previous Chief of Party experience is required.*Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing large USAID-funded governance programs, showing a strong working knowledge of development and foreign aid, with emphasis on the priorities of USAID.*Experience managing complex projects.*Experience working in conflict environments such as Afghanistan and Iraq.*Master’s degree or higher in relevant field. *Fluency in written and spoken English required. *Strong management skills and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.*Fluent in English; Dari or Pashto desired.
Deputy Chief of Party *A minimum of 5 years of previous or current management, preferably in overseeing multiple program areas simultaneously;*Minimum Master’s degree in a field directly related to municipal governance or other topic directly relevant to the Project objectives;*Prior DCOP experience on projects of similar complexity, with an excellent understanding and knowledge of USAID and USG regulations, administration, management, reporting procedures and systems;*Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; *Strong interpersonal, analytical, writing and computer skills required;
*Fluent in English, Dari or Pashto desired.
Director of Finance *Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a practicing Certified Professional Accountant; *At least 5 years of progressively responsible financial experience managing the accounting and finance component for large donor-funded programs, particularly in transitional, Islamic, or post-conflict countries;*Ability to manage grants under contract funds; *At least 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, setting up the accounting and finance function for a large funded project;*Direct supervision of a diverse team of professional accountants and financial management staff;*Fluent in English, Dari or Pashto desired.
How to apply:
To Apply: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingD...
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:* CV in reverse chronological format* Reference List
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
