Operations Manager

Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest for the OPERATIONS MANAGER, FINANCE ASSISTANT, AND MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER on our USAID Indonesia Forest and Climate Support Project (USAID IFACS). USAID IFACS seeks to reduce the threats of deforestation and climate change, and help the Government of Indonesia (GOI) conserve the country's tropical forests, wildlife, and ecosystem processes (including carbon sequestration).

Operations Manager, Jakarta Indonesia

The Operations Manager is the senior-most project staff for operational support, and reports directly to the Chief of Party. The Operations Manager is directly responsible for the management of all Subcontracts and Grants issued under the contract. In addition the Operations Manager oversees the Finances, Human Resources, and General Administration of the Jakarta and Regional Offices to ensure implementation is in accordance with USAID rules and regulations and Tetra Tech ARD policies and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Subcontract and Grants process to ensure: competitive procurement; correct contracting mechanisms are used; compliance with USAID regulations; and implementation is in accordance with the contract.

• Implement and troubleshoot human resource management systems for project staff, including extending these systems to Regional Office staff.

• Draft and update the project operational budget. Lead the process to disaggregate budget by technical and regional area. Track expenditures and complete budget projections.

• Oversee the proper procurement of goods and services and ensure proper files/documentation is maintained in the Jakarta and Regional Offices.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience managing the administration of donor funded projects with increasing levels of responsibilities. Preference given to candidates who have held the most Senior Level Administrative/Operations position;

• Experience managing donor funded subcontract and/or grants programs, including staff;

• In-depth knowledge of USAID rules and regulations on procurement, subcontracts, and/or grants greatly preferred.

• Dynamic thinker, creative problem solver, and proven manager.

• Fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia required.

• This position is designated for an Indonesian citizen.

To Apply:

Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format with 3 references and a brief cover letter explaining why you are qualified for the position to recruitment@ifacs.or.id referring to the position title in the subject line. Deadline: October 2, 2011.

Candidates best meeting position requirements will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. 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.