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Tetra Tech ES, Inc., a subsidiary of Tetra Tech (Nasdaq: TTEK) is dedicated to improving the energy sector of developing economies.  We are recruiting for a Grants and Finance Specialist (GFS) to be based in Bangkok, Thailand to support the implementation of the USAID-administered Water Energy for Food Asia Regional Innovation Hub (WE4F-Asia-RIH) from July 2020 to July 2024. See https://we4f.org/.

The GFS will be key personnel on the contract and must be local to S/SE Asia with the ability to legal work in Thailand.  The position is full-time, and hiring is contingent upon USAID approval. Tetra Tech values a diverse workplace and strives to achieve gender equality.  Qualified women and men are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the multi-million grants component of the project that aims to the scale of innovations that impact the water-energy-food nexus to increase the sustainability of agricultural food value chains, improve energy and water efficiency and climate resiliency in emerging markets
• Administer all grant activities of the RIH, including application setup, grantee intake, application review, preparation of grant award package, management and close-out
• Support development of grant manuals, templates and forms in support of potential and existing grantees
• Advise grantees on relevant USAID and WE4F operational policies and procedures related to their awards
• Maintain and update grantees payment tracker
• Monitor and review innovator milestone reports and process payments
• Assess needs for and implement grant modifications on as-needed basis
• Liaise with USAID, WE4F Steering Committee, WE4FSecretariat and Tetra Tech home office on grant management topics
• Maintain proper electronic and hard copy filing system
• Liaise with Country Coordinators on grantee intake process in local context
• Coordinate with home office staff on due diligence and anti-corruption efforts for accounting and financial management systems
• Coordinate with home office on fund requests to ensure Bangkok office capacity for supporting local operations and disbursing grants
• Support the procurement of grantees and local technical assistance vendors
• Support the development of knowledge products, collection of performance indicator data and preparation of communication pieces
• Support the development of contractual deliverables and any other reporting
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Essential KSA’s Required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.):

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or relevant field
• 7 years of relevant experience in S/SE Asia on administration of grants and subcontracts supported by international donor organizations
• Demonstrated experience with USAID acquisition and assistance rules and regulations, including experience with the full cycle of grant making
• Prior experience in administering milestone-based grants for USAID-funded regional projects
• Expert knowledge and efficiency working with financial control processes, payment systems, results-based management, project monitoring, and management
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, as well as a background in budget review and cost analysis to ensure maximum efficiency of grant resources
• Strong oral and written communications skills to effectively liaise with and advise grantees and technical staff
• Fluency in English (reading, writing and presentation skills)

Valued but not required KSA’s:

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or relevant field

Apply on-line at: http://p.rfer.us/TETRATECHTxX9bD

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:

• Cover Letter

• CV in reverse chronological format

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.

Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 20,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.