Ethiopia: Deputy Chief of Party, Finance and Administration, Ethiopia

For over 50 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 34 projects in 26 countries and revenues of approximately $174 million.

Deputy Chief of Party, Finance and Administration, Ethiopia
We are currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party Finance and Administration for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future project in Ethiopia that will focus on agricultural development, agribusiness and market Development. This project will work to sustainably reduce poverty and hunger by improving the productivity and competitiveness of value chains that offer jobs and income opportunities for rural households.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the finance and administrative departments including supervision of department staff
• Responsible for ensuring that all budgets, reports, databases, procedures, plans, communications, property, security, human resource, compliance, legal, and related matters are consistent with USAID requirements.
• Ensures all project financial transactions are allowable, reasonable and allocable and within the established financial management policies of ACDI/VOCA and USAID.
• Oversees preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with key program staff; responsible for contracts/sub-grantees, procurement activities; monitors project budget; facilitates monthly internal budget/programming and exchange of information among staff.
• Leads preparation of overseas cash accountability reports for all project transactions and ensures timely submission to HQ.
• Provides technical assistance on financial management to partners or sub-grantee, if requested.
• Provides assistance and coordination during periodic financial audits.
• Oversee procurement of project equipment based on ACDI/VOCA Procurement Guidelines.
• Prepare monthly tracking sheets reflecting allowable costs vs. actual expenditures.
• Serves as primary point of contact/advisor on all matters pertaining to administrative and financial support with ACDI/VOCA Headquarters.
• Provides the necessary managerial, logistical and administrative support required for the fulfillment of deliverables including budget, finance, human resources management, general services/facilities and logistics.
• Provides effective management of human resources of the project, including direct supervision of all staff on administrative/financial matters and hiring of staff and consultants with support from administrative and/or finance assistant.
• Ensures compliance with USAID and ACDI/VOCA regulations and procedures and local labor laws.

Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, law, compliance or related area of study
• Ten years of progressively responsible work experience and 5 years of experience in managing complex activities of similar size, preferably within the context of agricultural value chain development in Africa.
• At least 5 years of accounting, financial management with additional grant administration experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in computer based information and communications management.
• Good knowledge of the management and coordination of GUCs is preferred.
• Fluency in English.

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.bosmaxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F77501F6F07627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.