General Information
Location: MalawiDivision: Media, Technology and Civil SocietyReports To: Chief of PartyDate Posted:12/12/2013Application Deadline:1/31/2014
Position Summary
IREX seeks a Finance and Administration Manager to provide oversight for budgeting, grants, human resources and other administrative and operational aspects of an anticipated USAID-funded program to build the capacity of civil society organizations in Malawi.
The position is contingent on funding.
Malawi citizens are encouraged to apply
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of project financial, administrative and operational activities as member of leadership team
- Assure that the program meets all IREX, USAID and host country requirements relative to funds accountability and operations
- Track and analyze all costs incurred and ensure that appropriate financial policies and practices are established and maintained
- Oversee grants management, financial management, procurement and human resources in compliance with US government regulations and IREX policies
- Monitor project budgets and provide required reporting
- Coordinate closely with IREX headquarters Finance and Grants Compliance teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field
- At least five years of experience in financial management and/or project administration; experience with USAID or other US government programs strongly preferred
- Knowledge of Malawi accounting, taxation, human resources and related practices
- Expertise with procedures required for planning, monitoring, and realigning of budgets
- Experience overseeing grants and supporting grantees in meeting the requirements of their award, including through capacity building for partner organizations
- Demonstrated success in managing and compiling financial data for reporting and ensuring compliance with all donor requirements
- Excellent IT skills for financial management
- Experience in managing staff preferred
- Professional proficiency in English is required
