Chemonics is an international development consulting company that helps
governments, businesses, civil society groups, and communities promote
meaningful change so people can live healthier, more productive, and
more independent lives.
Chemonics seeks a finance and operations director to join USAID's
anticipated Nigeria Power Sector Program.
Job Title: Finance and Operations Director
Job Description
The finance and operations
director will work closely with the chief of party and Chemonics' home
office to oversee local finances and budgeting and ensure the project
complies with all administrative and financial reporting requirements.
They will also be responsible for all aspects of field operations
management, including property management, personnel, procurement,
recordkeeping, and travel and logistics. This position will be based in
Abuja, Nigeria. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for
making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee financial management and accounting administration
- Supervise operations activities
- Draft financial guidelines and policies, as well as monthly reports
- Manage field staff, including the monitoring and evaluation manager, communications manager, grants manager, and finance manager
- Coordinate logistics for travel, property management, and other ad hoc needs
- Liaise with local banks and financial officials
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience supervising project operations,
including human resources, procurement, subcontracts or sub-awards, and
accounting and finance
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large budgets, with an
in-depth knowledge of the U.S. government's (particularly USAID's) cost
accounting standards
- Experience setting up accounting and finance functions for large USAID projects strongly preferred
- Experience managing locally hired personnel
- Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communications skills
- Demonstrated supervisory, collaboration, and team-building skills
- Previous work experience in sub-Saharan Africa and knowledge of
Nigeria's operating environment, including registration, taxes, and
labor law, preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluent written and spoken English
How to apply:
Send electronic submissions to
[email protected]
by July 19, 2016. Please include "finance and operations director" in
the subject line. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, and is open
to all qualified Nigerian national citizens. No telephone inquiries,
please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’
equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to
[email protected]
with only "finance and operations director" in the subject line. If you
prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I
do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for
completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity
reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and
does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices.
All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other
legally protected characteristics.
