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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, REGIONAL AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ,AFGHANISTAN


Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Director of Finance 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 Director of Finance candidate will, but not limited to, be responsible for overall program financial management and administration, manage the grants under contract, ensure compliance with all USAID rules and regulations, identify and mitigate financial and administrative.
Qualifications: *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; *Professional fluency in English speaking, reading, and writing required. Dari or Pashto proficiency desirable; *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.
How to apply:
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.