Director of Finance and Administration -USAID Jordan: Prevent, Detect, Respond Primary Health Care Activity

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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.  Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges.  FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Director of Finance and Administration will develop and maintain sound financial and administrative management systems in line with USAID rules and regulations and the local laws, accounting for best practices and FHI 360 policies and procedures. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Manage the day-to-day administration, accounting and finance function for the project, including supervision of a Finance Officer. 

• Ensure proper segregation of duties between different financial tasks and functions. 

• Oversee month-end close tasks following the set deadlines of Field Accounting. 

• Review and analyze monthly financial reports, budget vs. actual reports, forecasts, and accruals, in coordination with the head office. 

• Lead the development, monitoring, and review of project budgets in line with national laws, donor regulations, and corporate policies 

• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to USAID and FHI 360 home office. 

• Review financial analyses and budget vs. expense reports to determine the reasonableness of variances coordinating it with project managers for appropriate actions as required. 

• Develop capacity and train staff and partners on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices, and U.S. Government rules and regulations. 

• Maintain regular communications with the senior management team providing relevant and timely financial and administrative updates for planning and decision-making purposes. 

• Lead recruitment, orientation, and training of new administrative or accounting staff  

• Ensure implementation of and adherence of FHI 360 Human Resources policies including compliance with national labor law.  

• Administer compliant procurement system, cash management, and develop the required manuals and training programs for other staff members 

• Negotiate with vendors for best terms for procuring goods, supplies and services in compliance with USAID and FHI 360 policies and procedures  

• Oversee grants management. 

• Oversee program management and operations related to the activity, including budget and personnel management, performance management, program planning and implementation.  

• Ensure proper administrative support to the project’s operational activities  

• Ensure that all operations, administrative, and contractual activities and expenditures are consistent with the project work plan and budget. 

• Prepare for and oversee financial audits. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Usual office working conditions 

• Ability to travel domestically at least 25% 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s degree or international equivalent in accounting, finance, business administration or another relevant field. 

• (12) years of related work experience, 6+ years managing finance and administrative departments is required. 
  At least eight years of experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting on donor-funded projects. USAID experience strongly preferred 

• Experience developing and implementing finance and accounting policies, procedures, and systems 

• Excellent analytical and computer skills, with strong experience in Excel and QuickBooks 

• Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and 

• work in a high-pressure environment 

• Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies, civil society counterparts, and international donor agencies 

• Previous direct supervisory experience of professional and/or support staff 

• Previous experience in Jordan is preferable 

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills in English 

• Jordanians are encouraged to apply  

• Proficiency in English language – Arabic is an advantage   

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. 

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks. 

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. 

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