Deputy Director Finance and Operations

About the Company

Tetra Tech International Development is a development consulting firm working with government, businesses and NGOs to solve development challenges in the Indo‑Pacific. This position is an internationally recruited position, based in Bangkok, Thailand, with the successful candidate employed under local arrangements.

About the Role

The Deputy Director Finance and Operations is a senior member of the Mekong Australia Partnership Support Unit (MAP SU) Executive Management Team and the principal lead for shared services including operations, finance, procurement and office management. The role provides executive operational leadership, financial oversight, procurement assurance and shared services coordination across MAP SU.

• Location: Bangkok, Thailand (onsite)
• Duration: 2 year fixed term contract, approximate start July 2026
• Reports to: Executive Director (deputise as required)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of finance and operations functions to ensure effective, compliant and high‑quality support to program delivery
• Lead financial management and oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis
• Oversee procurement and contract management, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organisational policies
• Strengthen operational governance, risk management and internal controls to support accountability and informed decision‑making
• Lead, develop and maintain a high‑performing team and support senior leadership; deputise for the Executive Director as required
• Provide administrative, logistical and/or technical support to MAP activities, including organising events, conducting training or managing specific components as directed by the Mekong Hub

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Project Management, International Development or relevant discipline; postgraduate qualifications preferred
• Formal accreditation highly desirable
• Extensive experience in program management
• Proven experience in logistics and procurement and familiarity with government or corporate policies for donor‑funded programs; DFAT experience an advantage
• Experience establishing and improving systems and implementing policies and standards across large programs or organisations
• Demonstrated ability to establish and model a positive, accountable work culture and to strengthen team dynamics
• Understanding of aid effectiveness principles and cross‑cutting development issues in the Southeast Asia/Mekong context; experience in the region highly valued
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written

Benefits

• Values‑led organisation committed to flexible working, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
• Supportive workplace culture grounded in collaboration and trust

Additional Information

• How to apply: Submit a resume and a cover letter (maximum three pages) demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and attributes align with the selection criteria
• Application deadline: Apply before 11:59pm AEST, 17 June 2026
• For application support contact: IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or +61 (08) 8375 4400
• Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to child safety, safeguarding and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment; zero tolerance for SEAH, child abuse, exploitation, modern slavery and safeguarding‑related retaliation