Project Concern International (PCI) is currently seeking a Finance/Operations Director for a P.L. 480 Title II USAID Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) proposal in Malawi. The Finance/Operations Director’s primary responsibility will be to assist the Chief of Party in strategic and operational planning and ensure sound financial management and control of the program’s IT, HR and logistics activities, including supporting partner organizations, to operate in accordance with PCI’s financial management framework.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist Chief of Party, in strategic and operational plans ensuring sound financial management of the project (e.g. budget execution, monitoring and reporting processes) and compliance to PCI and USAID financial policies and procedures
- Develop and carry out a plan to increase the capacity of local partners in program finance and administration.
- Review, implement and improve program logistics and resource management systems in the field.
- Ensure compliance with cooperative agreements/grants/contracts and make recommendations for improving the overall effectiveness of the program.
- Ensure the highest quality of programmatic and financial reporting to donors.
- Interface effectively with CFO in International Office and participate as a member of a global finance team
- Assure financial compliance of all international and local consortium partners and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders (donor, partners and local authorities)
- Ensure appropriate implementation and maintenance of internal controls
- Provide supervision to Finance, IT, HR, Logistics and other Administrative staff
- Direct IT and administration activities within the program
- Direct and manage HR activities within the program
- Serve in key role of the program management structure and participate in strategic planning and direction setting for the program.
- Ensure integration between accounting and program teams
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years overseas experience in a similar role and significant experience implementing programs of a similar size, preferably in Malawi
- Excellent understanding and familiarity with US Government donor regulations, ideally USAID Title II experience
- Professionally qualified accountant with advanced degree in a related field (e.g. finance)
- Experience in automated and integrated accounting packages, preferably proficient in ACCPAC.
- Experience directing IT and HR administrative activities in a similar program
- Demonstrated abilities in NGO reporting, financial management, procurement, and project management
- Familiarity and sensitivity to gender issues
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local ministries, NGO partners, international agencies, and U.S. government agencies
- Development philosophy in keeping with PCI’s mission, vision, core values and approach to integrated, community-driven programming
- Excellent analytical and self-motivation skills; excellent advocacy and persuasion skills; able to think critically
- Excellent capacity building, team building/management, and coordination skills
- Excellent facilitation, analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
