Project Operations Senior Associate
Essential KSA's Required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.):
- Required Bachelor’s degree in international development/studies, business administration or another related field
- 5+ years of relevant project management and/or operations experience on USAID, MCC, and other multi-lateral donor projects
- Knowledge of the USAID rules and regulations for travel, allowances, and procurement
- Excellent writing and communication skills. Able to communicate complex information and deliver verbal and written messages effectively
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong research capabilities, using a variety of primary and secondary sources
- Strong organizational, teamwork and technical skills
- Must be self-sufficient and be able to operate independently
- Must be able to manage several tasks simultaneously and re-prioritize as necessary
- Must work effectively under deadlines, both independently and as a team member
- Must be able to produce accurate and complete documents in a timely manner
- Must have excellent listening skills and highly developed sense of responsibility and commitment to customer service
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Must be able to travel (international field sites), as needed
- Strong attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Fluency in French
Valued but not required KSA's:
- Excellent negotiating and budgeting skills
- Monitoring and evaluation experience, including the development of M&E plans, data collection against project indicators, development of data trackers and dashboards
- Experience with 508 compliance of documents
Line management responsibility:
- N/A
Physical demands & work environment:
- Office setting
- International travel may be required
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 450 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 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.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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