Director, Finance and Operations

Job Description

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates for the position of Director, Finance and Operations based in Jordan supporting an anticipated USAID-funded project aimed to advance womens rights, enhance access to quality protection services, and expand social services to women who are at risk of, or victims of, domestic violence. The Activity will: (1) build human resource capacity for medical, legal, judicial, police, and social work professionals, (2) build institutional capacity of and coordination among a variety of government ministries and CSOs to provide services, and (3) improve legislation, policy framework, and protocols to advance the protection framework and response to violence. This position will be based in Jordan and Jordanian nationals are encouraged to apply. Employment is contingent upon the award of the Himaya activity to FHI 360, as well as USAID approval of the finalist.Position Description:The Director of Finance and Operations will be responsible for administrative and financial leadership of the program to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of project set-up, daily operations, and close-out. The Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for financial and administrative aspects of the project, including budget development and monitoring, prime award monitoring and compliance, sub award management, procurement, and logistics. The Director of Finance and Administration will establish and maintain sound financial management practices and ensure the projects compliance with FHI 360 and USAID acquisition and agreement procedures, rules and regulations. The position will report to the Chief of Party. Selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.The position will be resident based in Amman, Jordan. Employment is contingent upon successful award of the Himaya project to FHI 360, as well as USAID approval of the finalist.Primary Responsibilities:

• Support development of financial, administrative, human resources and operations management systems and processes required to support activity implementation, ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations, contract requirements, FHI 360 policies, and host government laws.
• Maintain financial, grants, and/or administrative reporting and tracking systems and provide related performance updates on activities.
• Provide professional expertise in enhancing grants staff capacities to design, manage, and administer subawards, helping the project to achieve its targets for the grants program.
• Support management for related financial and operational functions, including designing and overseeing operating procedures and systems for related areas, including project finances, grant management, procurement systems, human resources, project logistics and administration, and office operations.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely and quality completion of relevant program deliverables and reports, in accordance with USAID guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business, administration, management, or related field.
• Minimum of eight years of directly relevant experience in administrative, grants or financial management, or related area of expertise.
• Experience establishing and ensuring compliance with project financial, operational, and/or grant procedures.
• Demonstrated experience and skills managing relevant financial and operational aspects of projects of similar size and scale.
• Prior experience managing relevant financial and operational aspects of USAID projects, with demonstrated fluency in USAID requirements and policies.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills
• Fluency (written and oral) in English (or American Sign Language) and Arabic (or Jordanian Sign Language) is required.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others and yourself.Please click here to continue searching FHI 360s Career Portal. 

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