Operations Assistant for FEWS NET Strategic Planning and Activity Design (SPADe) Support Project

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, international development, or any other field. 

* At least three (3) years' experience supporting project operations, finance, and administration; experience providing operational support to USAID or other donor-funded projects and fielding teams in fragile contexts is highly desired.

* Knowledge of USAID financial and contractual rules and regulations.

* Experience and skills using cloud-based project management and finance tools, including Salesforce, Microsoft Office and 365, QuickBooks, and other systems.

* Proven ability to monitor staff and subcontractors implementing diverse assignments across multiple countries and/or regions.

* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic is preferred.

* Current US work authorization is required at the time of application.

To be considered, please submit the following:

* Cover Letter

* CV

Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.

Pay Transparency Statement:

We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant and equitable approach to employment compensation and rate setting. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys.  The anticipated pay range for this position $50,000 to $60,000 annually.

Reasonable Accommodations:

We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page or contact our Global Talent Operations team. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans employer.

Project opportunity 

U.S. Teams and Clients

Agriculture and Food Security (International Development) 

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