Chemonics seeks a senior finance manager for the anticipated Equitable Access to Education and Learning Project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The five-year project, funded by USAID and UK Department for International Development (DFID), aims to improve equitable educational outcomes for girls and boys by increasing school enrollments, improving education quality, and improving governance and accountability by stakeholders in the education system. Project activities will support improved learning outcomes in public primary schools and in schools aided by religious networks recognized by the government of the DRC in the provinces of Katanga, Kasai Occidental, and Equator. Efforts to support access for out-of-school youth to accelerated learning programs will target South Kivu and North Kivu. The senior finance manager will oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting for Chemonics and subcontractors. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field required
- Minimum eight years of experience in financial management for large complex projects, including at least five years working in international development
- Experience with funds control and proven ability to monitor fraud and abuse
- Capability in computer, software, interpersonal, and analytical skills to ensure meeting financial requirements for a large-scale project
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Professional working proficiency in English and full professional proficiency in French
Send electronic submissions to DRCEducationRecruit@chemonics.com by November 15, 2014. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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