Accountant; Activity Fund Assistant

Tetra Tech, through its subsidiary Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.tetratechintdev.com), a US-based international development firm is implementing the USAID Vietnam Saving Species Project. USAID Saving Species will work to reduce consumer demand for and consumption of illegal wildlife and wildlife products, strengthening wildlife law enforcement and prosecution, and improving and harmonizing the legal framework for wildlife crime. Tetra Tech is process is setting up an office in Hanoi and is advertising for the following positions to be based for the Hanoi Office. All applicants should be Vietnamese citizens.

1. Accountant (1 post)

Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an equivalent position, experience in using QuickBooks accounting software preferred. Experience working in a similar position with NGO, business or international organizations is required.                            

Education: University Degree or professional certification in accounting.                                           

Responsibilities: The Accountant is responsible for assisting with accounting and financial control systems for the USAID Saving Species office and for ensuring that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place to meet Tetra Tech ARD accounting standards. The Accountant will manage all bookkeeping, bank accounts and cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for effective and efficient implementation. Specific areas of responsibility include financial report preparation, payroll preparation, review and submission to Tetra Tech ARD Home Office, cash flow management. The accountant will maintain and update accounting and financial control systems in accordance with USAID regulations (expenses are reasonable, allowable and allocable) such that Tetra Tech ARD policy transactions are conducted, processed and recorded as stipulated by the system

2. Activity Fund Assistant (1 post)

Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an equivalent position, experience working in a similar position with NGOs or international organizations is preferred.

Education: A successful candidate must possess University degree in administration, or similar field.

Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to: Under overall supervision of the Activity Fund Manager, the Activity Fund Assistant will be responsible for administrative duties and services in the project office for assisting with posting and dissemination of RFA packets, managing collection and cataloging receipt of grant application batches to Selection Committee members, and assembly of final grant documentation and agreements. The Activity Fund Assistant will maintain a permanent record of all grantee applications, and develop a database of NGOs and other potential grantees. The Activity Fund Assistant will assist with grantee assessments, link with the M&E Specialist in monitoring NGO performance and maintaining data on NGO growth toward targets.

Interested and qualified candidates should email their current curriculum vitae (CV), 3 references, and a completed (signed/dated) Employee Biographical Data form (can be downloaded from: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/Documents/AID1420-17E...) to: [email protected]. Subject of the email should include “USAID Saving Species” and the name of the position applying for.  Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Selected candidates will be hired as soon as they are available. Compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations.  We encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups.  Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline for submission of applications: December 16, 2016