Director of Administration and Finance for Water and Wastewater Sector Climate Change Adaptation Activity At Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) position on an anticipated USAID-funded program in Egypt. This is a full-time position based in Cairo,for the life of the project (anticipated four years).

Position Description/Summary:

USAID/Egypt is in the process of designing a new multiyear activity to support the Government of Egypt (GOE)’s climate readiness of the water and wastewater sector to ensure sustainable and quality service delivery. Specifically, this activity seeks to enable resilience of utilities by supporting a set of complementary activities that: (a) improve understanding of gaps and vulnerabilities of the sector; (b) strengthen planning and management to absorb shocks caused by climate change at national and utility levels; and (c) improve operational performance by integrating adaptation strategies into existing planning and operations.

The DAF will be responsible for ensuring the project’s compliant operations, financial management and administration per USAID and Tetra Tech rules and regulations. The DAF will work under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and will coordinate closely with Tetra Tech’s Home Office Project Management Team.

Responsibilities:

* Ensures compliance of project operations with USAID, Tetra Tech Home Office, and other required administrative policies and guidelines;

* Oversees a team responsible for administration, finance, contracts and procurement, human resources, security and logistics ;

* Works with the technical teams to identify operational needs to support workplan execution – budget forecasts, procurement plans, subcontractor and consultant requisition, etc.

* Ensures timely financial and other administrative reporting, ;

* Oversees the hiring and support to project staff in line with local labor laws; and

* Ensures Tetra Tech’s full compliance with local labor laws, tax codes, registration and other GOE requirements, .

Qualifications:

*Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline such as administration or international development. A Master’s degree is desirable;

*Minimum of 10 years of similar experience managing administration and finance for USAID contracts;

*Experience providing contractual and financial oversight to USAID-funded projects in Egypt or the Midde East;

*Supervisory experience managing a team working in the areas of: financial management, budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement and subcontracting, human resources, and logistical support services;

*Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations ;

*Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment;

*Fluency in written and oral English and Arabic is required.