Finance and Administration Specialist

Background

The Water,Sanitation and Hygiene Finance (WASH-FIN) Project is a global initiative financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Tetra Tech,for the Water and Development Strategy (WDS) Priority Countries in Asia and Africa. The mission of WASH-FIN is to foster the transformation of water, sanitation and hygiene services delivery in the WDS countries in Africa and Asia to close financing gaps in the WASH sector through: 1) assisting governments and civil society organizations to track financing flows for the sector;2) mobilizing private capital and finance for unfunded WASH infrastructure investments; and 3) documenting and sharing knowledge gained in previous and current activities. 

In Nepal,the program will focus on improving WASH sector financing and service delivery through the establishment of a model for WASH operations at the municipal level under therecently instituted federal structure, coupled with an improved business plan, cost reflective tariffs and possible financing from the Town Development Fund. A landscape study of fecal sludge management is also planned with recommendations for further activities. Assignment duration will be 2.5 years, starting in August or September 2017. 

Tetra Tech ARD, Inc., Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Finance (WASH-FIN) Project is hiring for the following positions: 

Finance and Administration Specialist

Under the direct supervision of the WASH-FIN Team Leader, and technical guidance from the WASH-FIN/Washington Operations Manager, the Finance and Administration Specialistwill be responsible for maintaining accounts, and overseeing operations and compliance for the project. S/he will also be responsible for time keeping, payroll, and all other administrative matters, as well as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• University degree in Accounting or Finance or related subject.
• At least five years of experience, preferably in managing USAIDfunded projects.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software preferred.
• Understanding of the NepalWASH sector a plus.
• Fluent in English and Nepali.

Interested applicants should reply with a letter and CV, no later than July 31, 2017, to jobs@washfin.org.

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