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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

The opportunity

- Based in Suva, Fiji with travel to other Pacific nations and Timor-Leste
- Full-time role until 30 June 2027
- Applicants must have working rights in Fiji

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) Infrastructure Specialist Unit (ISU)

The Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) is a Pacific led, multi-donor investment to enhance humanitarian warehousing capability in 14 Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste. Participating countries include Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Key responsibilities

- Working directly with Tetra Tech Corporate Staff, manage the integration and delivery of program level performance in accordance with head contract requirements. Support reporting and deliverables such as semi-annual and annual reports; budgets management; efficient task management; and ensure the overall effectiveness and efficiency of program implementation, resource planning and decision-making.
- Support development, implementation, review and revision of program level policies, processes and procedures across program functional areas (e.g. finance, procurement, operations, health and safety etc).
- Contribute to maintaining strong relationships with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the SPC-led PHWP Project Management Office, and stakeholders to support service delivery.
- Provide financial and resource management oversight for the PHWP-ISU through supervision of and support to the Financial Management Specialist, focusing on quarterly, half year and annual financial performance (i.e., expenditure versus annual operating budgets/forecasts) of the program.
- Ensure procurements are completed in accordance with relevant Tetra Tech and PHWP ISU procurement policies, processes and procedures, and are consistent with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- Serve as 'deputy ISU team leader' supporting and representing the ISU Team Leader as required with both internal and external stakeholders.

Selection criteria

- Tertiary qualifications in relevant, discipline (e.g. Bachelor of Commerce).
- Leadership with the ability to coach and mentor more junior staff.
- Proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team in a complex project management environment.
- Demonstrable experience in managing complex programs, operations and activities, including experience managing donor contracts and requirements (experience with Australian DFAT programs is preferred).
- Demonstrable experience managing financial resources and budgets with the ability to plan, budget, forecast and adjust expenditures to meet changing requirements.
- Demonstrable experience leading direct reports and managing human resources processes, including staff scheduling, performance management and employee administration systems.
- Experience managing work health and safety for teams.
- Experience managing procurement and contracting cycles for goods and services, preferably with familiarity of Australia's Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- Experience supporting the integration of gender equality, disability and social inclusion; civil society engagement; climate change/disaster risk reduction; and localisation activities to support program outcomes.

How to apply

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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.

Please submit:

- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) Monday 24 June 2024.


Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone (08) 8375 4400.

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