Tetra Tech ARD - CONTRACTS MANAGER

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from highly qualified Contracts Manager candidates for anticipated and on-going USAID funded projects in Afghanistan.

General Requirements of the position: --Prior experience with USAID or other international donor funded development projects; --Prior experience in Afghanistan preferred; --Proven ability to provide deliverables on time and within budget; --Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field; --Proficiency in English, required.
Specific Qualifications include: --Minimum of 6 years experience administering and managing grants programs in developing country contexts, including direct grants to community organizations; --Experience in issuing RFP’s and contracts for Infrastructure work, including training local and project staff in the processes involved in issuing RFP’s , contracts, and payment processes; -- Demonstrated ability to develop clear and practical grant procedures, policies, and mechanisms, resulting in rapid and efficient implementation; --Demonstrated achievement in maintaining transparent processes and financial flow; -- Experience staffing and managing a contracts/grants support unit; -- Confirmed capacity for training project technical staff to participate effectively in the grant identification, review, and implementation process; -- Thorough knowledge of U.S. Government and USAID contract and grant management procedures, including monitoring and reporting;

How to apply:

To apply: Please e-mail a full, current curriculum vitae (CV) in reverse chronological format to sandra.pico@tetratech.com Please refer to job code “Afghanistan Contracts” in the subject line. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. There is no closing date. U.S. citizenship is not required. Tetra Tech ARD, 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 ARD, is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.