SEGURA Consulting, a U.S.-based international consulting firm, is seeking a Project Associate with experience in finance and administration of USAID-funded projects to support its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations. The candidate should ideally located in Amman, Jordan, but there may be flexibility for other locations in the Middle East.
Detail-oriented individuals with professional fluency in English and Arabic, personable and responsive communication skills, and a knack for working with numbers, formulas, and spreadsheets are encouraged to apply.
Core Responsibilities
Serve as SEGURA’s main day-to-day liaison with professional employment organizations (PEOs) and field office staff to ensure timely and efficient processing of payroll and other administrative procedures
Develop and maintain essential Excel-based project trackers and dashboards, such as monthly payroll trackers and annual leave trackers
Maintain electronic files, organized and categorized into appropriate folders
Assist SEGURA’s U.S.-based staff and international consultants in obtaining approval for and purchasing airfare, lodging, ground transportation, travel medical insurance, and other travel-related products and services, in compliance with applicable U.S. Government regulations and policies
Collect and verify timesheets and/or expense reports for staff and consultants working on MENA-based projects, as requested
Support other activities or firm priorities, as needed
Secondary Responsibilities
In collaboration with SEGURA’s U.S.-based team, contribute to preparation of monthly project invoices and reimbursable expense (RE) packages, ensuring proper compilation, organization, and labeling of supporting documentation and receipts
Liaise with SEGURA’s MENA-based project staff, consultants, and partners to troubleshoot and address time-sensitive financial/administrative issues, particularly outside of U.S. working hours
Provide logistical and planning support for virtual and in-person meetings, interviews, conferences, and events taking place in MENA countries
Contribute to financial/administrative aspects of new business development, such as cost proposals, recruitment, and staff/consultant onboarding
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, human resources management, communications, or related field
3+ years of experience in finance and administration of donor-funded projects, to include processing of payroll documents, timesheets, and expense reports (USAID-funded projects strongly preferred)
Professional fluency in English and Arabic, including strong oral and written communication
Excellent organizational skills, including efficient multi-tasking and exceptional time management
Great attention to detail and ability to issue-spot deviations from proper procedure
Strong command of Microsoft Office suite, including expertise in developing, maintaining, and updating Excel-based project trackers or dashboards
Team player with collaborative spirit, openness to trying new tasks, and ability to adapt to new and evolving situations
Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment
Comfort with working remotely and reporting to U.S.-based team with regular virtual meetings but no in-person supervision
High degree of professionalism and ethical commitment
SEGURA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We encourage applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds to join our team.
TO APPLY: You can apply through Akhtaboot OR send a resume/cover letter to [اضغط هنا لمشاهدة البريد اﻹلكتروني] with the subject line "Jordan PA"