Operations Director

Job Description

Title: Operations Director

Company Name: Tetra Tech (BADGE)

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

A BS degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the administration of large, complex USAID- funded projects of similar size and scope

• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations for travel, allowances, and procurement

• Experience supervising staff and mentoring junior associates

• Experience with accounting, financial reconciliations, and QuickBooks

• Excellent writing, communication and listening skills

• Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, both independently and as a team member interacting with staff members and client representatives at all levels

• A high level of ethics, professionalism, diplomacy, ability to maintain confidentiality and a commitment to customer service

• Fluency (speaking, listening, writing, reading) in English and Bangla

• Advanced proficiency in the MS Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams

Preferred but not Required Qualifications:

• Experience and/or Knowledge of Bangladesh energy sector

• USAID grants management experience

• Events management Experience

Line Management Responsibility:

• Finance Specialist

• Grants Specialist

• Administrative Specialist

• Office Cleaner

• Office Assistant

• IT Specialist (External Service Provider)

• Driver (External Service Provider)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Office setting

• Occasional domestic travel

Tetra Tech is Leading with Science® to implement clean energy projects and policies that advance global climate and decarbonization goals. We advise national energy transition initiatives and structure finance to deploy clean energy solutions. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We improve lives and livelihoods in the biggest cities and smallest villages, and at the intersection of energy-health and energy-water-food.

Position Summary:

Tetra Tech is recruiting an experienced Operations Director in support of the USAID Bangladesh Advancing Development and Growth through Energy (BADGE) project. BADGE works to improve energy security and resilience in Bangladesh by improving access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy systems, and promoting transparent and efficient energy markets. The Operations Director will report to the Chief of Party and lead all operations for the 25-person BADGE field office in Dhaka to ensure implementation of activities on time and within budget. This position is full-time, and hiring is contingent upon USAID approval. Interested candidates must be eligible to work in Bangladesh.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages all project field operations including human resources, accounting, general administration, office management, logistics and health safety and security in line with BADGE project specific guidance, Tetra Tech policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulations in coordination with the Tetra Tech home office.

• Maintains Tetra Tech’s legal corporate registration and ensures on-time legal and tax filings and required reporting with Government of Bangladesh entities.

• Oversees all financial actions including maintaining the petty cash imprest system, reconciling cash and bank statements, processing of vendor invoices and expense reports, processing of payroll and associated withholdings, executing tax reporting and filing, entering transactions in QuickBooks, preparation of financial statements, maintaining all records, coordinating VAT exemption requests, responding to financial audits and providing inputs to accruals, forecasts and budget updates as required.

• Leads all field procurement of services and goods by drafting solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating bids, preparing evaluation memos, preparing contract requisition forms and scopes of works, providing inputs for USAID approvals, and tracking vendor performance/delivery against the contract.

• Support as required human resource actions including recruiting and onboarding of new hires, managing benefits, and maintaining employee records in compliance with the Bangladeshi labor law and Tetra Tech process.

• Oversee all office administration and logistics such as updating project manuals, maintaining the project’s physical property inventory; maintaining the office lease; coordinating vehicle usage; organizing for travel arrangements and project events; and saving of all project data on the electronic project shared folder.

• Serve as the project’s safety and security focal point ensuring compliance with Tetra Tech’s Duty of Care standard.

• Perform other duties as assigned.