Director Of Finance And Administration

Director Of Finance And Administration

Position ID: 2668
Employment Type: Contract
Web Publication Date: 12/20/2024
Position Location: Nepal Nepal
Brief Description:

Position Overview:

IBI is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration for an anticipated $10 – 25 million funded USAID E-Governance project in Nepal. The purpose of the USAID e-Governance activity is to assist the Government of Nepal (GoN) and the private sector in the development and rollout of an effective and efficient e-governance capability that is safe and accessible and to develop integrated and streamlined Government of Nepal-led e-Services to Nepali citizens and businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project finances and accounting, procurement, human resources, and general administration.
• Advise and present finance and administration issues to the Chief of Party and home office project managers and executive staff.
• Support the COP and IBI Home Office in managing all project financial operations, including accounting and reporting, cash management, and budget management.
• Oversee client, sub-partners, consultant contracts/awards, and related actions.
• Oversee human resources policies and procedures, including onboarding, HR manual, benefits, and personnel record-keeping.
• Keep project staff and leadership informed of important updates (actual and expected) to regulations and policy.
• Manage a team of finance, human resources, contracts, and operations specialists to ensure compliant and efficient implementation.
• Ensure that the project financial operations comply with all USAID and IBI policies and procedures.
• Oversee Project Procurement operations, ensuring separation of duties between finance and procurement approval.
• Process and oversee advances issued for field activities and staff travel, ensuring a proper process for disbursement of funds, correct documentation, and settlement of advances in a timely manner.
• Other financial and administrative tasks as required and assigned by the COP and DCOP.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 10 years of experience managing finance, procurement, contracts management, and/or human resource-related matters for international development activities of comparable size
• 3 years of experience on administrative and finance of USAID-funded projects
• Experience in managing donor-funded procurements and subcontracts
• Experience managing grants
• Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, CostPoint or similar systems
• Advanced Degrees in finance, business, or related field is strongly preferred.
• Previous work in Nepal or South Asia is highly desirable
• Working-level proficiency in English is required
• USAID may provide additional qualifications not listed here.

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APPLY: Through the IBI website OR via email: recruitment@ibi-usa.com with job title and reference number. No phone calls please. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about IBI International, please visit www.ibi-usa.com

Note: IBI is an equal opportunity employer and participates in e-verify.