COMPLIANCE OFFICER, REGIONAL AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM , AFGHANISTAN
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Compliance officer position on an anticipated USAID funded program in Afghanistan. The objective of the Regional Agricultural Development Program is to improve food and economic security for rural Afghans in targeted areas. Focus will be on improving the production and productivity for targeted value chains to be selected from the wheat, high-value crop, and livestock sectors. This sustainable agricultural development program will support the consolidation of licit economies to fuel economic growth, including providing alternatives to poppy cultivation.
Responsibilities: The Compliance Officer candidate will be responsible for compliance with all USAID rules and regulations, ensure periodic internal audits, monitor sub-grantees and identify and mitigate program risks. Ensure compliance with regulations, USAID policies, and USAID/Afghanistan Mission Orders and Implementing Partners Notices. Establish standards and procedures to ensure that the compliance program throughout the project is effective and efficient in preventing, detecting, identifying, and correcting noncompliance with applicable rules and regulations. Ensure compliance to organizational policies, procedures and internal controls and ensure due diligence that funds are not being diverted from their development purpose outlined in the contract and are not vulnerable to corruption, extortion or otherwise benefitting malign groups.
Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree in related field desired; *Relevant certification from internationally recognized compliance or auditing organization (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors, International Standards Organization, American Society for Quality, and International Register of Certified Auditors) preferred; *Minimum five years of experience in audits, procurement, finance, management, or litigation; *Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity; *Knowledge of U.S. government and USAID regulations; *Familiarity with policies and compliance requirements related to international assistance programs; *Experience managing complex, multimillion dollar projects required. *Excellent interpersonal skills and written communication skills in English. Dari or Pashto proficiency is desirable; *Demonstrated organizational skills and strong track record in meeting deliverables and deadlines.
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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.
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