For over 50 years and in 145 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 46 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $173 million.
Operations and Finance Director, Egypt
We are currently seeking an Operations and Finance Director for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded agribusiness project, The Food-Security and Agribusiness Support (FAS) activity. FAS is USAID/Egypt’s flagship agriculture activity under the Agribusiness for Rural Development and Increasing Incomes (ARDII) project. FAS will use a market-driven approach to increase agriculture related incomes of smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt through sustainable horticulture value chain systems strengthening for domestic and export (Global GAP and FAIRTRADE) markets.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, distribute, and coordinate work flow; supervise, train, guide, and advise staff.
- Establish work plans and annual performance goals for each team member, ensuring timely and quality execution of group deliverables.
- Make recommendations concerning employment, performance, and other personnel actions
- Ensure that Standards of Conduct, the Employee Policy Manual, Field Finance and Accounting Manual, and other corporate and applicable policies, procedures, and schedules are adhered to.
- Recommend, approve, and implement procedures, and schedules within limits of authority
- Prepare and analyze budgets, prepare financial reports, and make recommendations to HQ on budget expenditures.
- Ensure that Program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year.
- Oversee annual financial audits of program and ensure that sub grantees comply with all audit and financial review requirements.
- Maintain updated information regarding all reporting requirements and financial restrictions.
- Represent ACDI/VOCA effectively to other organizations addressing needs of field staff and briefing and debriefing employees/consultants/volunteers.
- Assist in Program development and proposal preparation as needed.
- Undertake all other duties and projects as may be assigned from time to time.
- Supervise Procurement Specialists.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in financial management, business administration finance, accounting, or other relevant field preferred; or a Bachelor’s degree or certified accounting degree with 15 years of experience required.
- Minimum of ten years of experience in financial management including three years of experience at a senior level, preferably working with an international NGO.
- Minimum of three years managing a diverse team. Previous experience with managing HR and IT practices a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of applicable GoE, USG, and donor laws, regulations, policies, and practices in all areas (finance, accounting, payroll, human resources, information technology, procurement and logistics).
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing large budgets required.
- Excellent oral communication skills. Ability to communicate, negotiate, advise, persuade, or resolve issues that are highly complex and sensitive in nature.
- Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
- Fluency in English required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55C6C361D43515B7E59192F7757196D02627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
