Chemonics International, a Washington D.C.-based international development organization, seeks to fill the position of Director of Finance and Operations for anticipated USAID-funded programming within Ethiopia. The Director of Finance and Operations will manage daily financial and administrative functions that support technical initiatives. This position will contribute to the execution of the overall program strategy by supporting the Chief of Party to ensure the timeliness and quality of contract implementation. The Director of Finance and Operations will implement and strengthen the activity’s management systems, ensuring sustainability of operations, procurement, grants, and finance throughout the life of project. The Director of Finance and Operations will oversee security, financial management, human resources, procurement, subcontractor management, and grants to ensure adherence to USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and procedures. This position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Responsibilities include:
Provide direct oversight of administrative and finance staff
Oversee and monitor the implementation of grants
Ensure timely and effective approvals processes, budget review and management, client communications, calendar and event management, and report submission
Oversee timely management of agreements with landlord, vendors, subcontractors, and grantees; maintain proper procedures, trackers, and filing systems
Support the Chief of Party to ensure that USAID and Chemonics policies and procedures are followed; identify and mitigate risks to the project, Chemonics, and client
Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party
Job Requirement
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (master’s degree preferred) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant discipline.
Minimum eight (8) years of experience managing, in increasing roles of responsibility, finance, procurement, contracts management, administration, logistics and/or human resource related matters for international development activities.
Minimum three (3) years of experience managing USAID contracts, including strong skills in procurement/subcontracting, compliance, human resources, and financial management.
Experience with USAID grants under contract and procurement processes preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills with proven experience facilitating communications and coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
Knowledge of Ethiopia operating environment strongly preferred, including registration, taxes, and labor law.
Familiarity with Chemonics’ systems and processes is preferred.
Fluency in English and strong written and oral communications skills required.
