IESC recrute 01 Administrative Financial Manager

IESC is a leading U.S. nonprofit organization that fosters private sector development in the economically developing world. Since 1964, we have delivered lasting solutions that have resulted in more than 1.5 million jobs in 137 countries. We partner with businesses, cooperatives, entrepreneurs, jobseekers, and governments to sustainably build capacity, create jobs, and grow enterprises, sharing proven skills and experience that improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world. Our major funders today are the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), among others.

IESC is seeking a Chief of Party for the upcoming USAID/Senegal Youth Development Activity. The goal of the Youth Development Activity will be to increase pathways for rural young people to improve their livelihoods in Senegal’s Feed the Future (FTF) Zone of Influence (ZOI). The Activity will target agriculture, entrepreneurship, and leadership, and will provide both technical and social solutions to youth un- and underemployment.

With a focus on the agriculture sector, the activity will promote entrepreneurship and development of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), commercial on-farm and off-farm production opportunities; and year-round employment opportunities in informal and formal sector. The activity will focus on modern technology-based agriculture to provide youth opportunities to improve their livelihoods. The activity will seek opportunities for supporting youth engaged in agriculture value chains, community organizations, and agribusinesses.

Through existing and new relationships with public and private institutions, such as incubators, training centers, universities (notably the Centers for Research and Piloting), businesses, youth-dedicated and government-run programs, the Activity will connect youth to technical expertise while helping these institutions provide high quality and relevant services to the community. This activity will prioritize youth residing in rural areas, who are largely outside of the formal education system. Private sector engagement will serve as a critical means for leveraging resources, sector specific know-how, and insight into labor market dynamics. As the implementing organization, IESC will help articulate the value proposition for private businesses to engage with the activity and the target beneficiaries.

The program will support enhanced capacity and increased access to incubators and training centers. The objective will be to strengthen the skills of youth from rural and peri-urban areas to develop businesses or secure employment through partnerships with public and private incubator structures. The activity will also focus on undergraduate vocational training, especially for out-of-school youth.

IESC will also support strategies to foster an ecosystem that provides greater economic opportunities for youth. Additionally, IESC will propose innovative and sustainable solutions for increasing communication and awareness of training, education, employment, entrepreneurship opportunities. The Activity will partner with public institutions, private incubators, and training centers, to explore, develop, strengthen, and/or implement public-private partnerships (PPPs), and apprentice programs. IESC will work with existing public and private entities involved in youth employment, such as Senegal services, DER/FJ, 3FPT, PRODAC, and financial institutions, to increase access to finance for youth

The Administrative Financial Manager will oversee all aspects of program administration and financial management of the Youth Development Activity. This position is based in Dakar, Senegal, and will report to the Chief of Party in Senegal.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of program administration and assigned logistical responsibilities in Senegal including human resource management, property management, transport, and other general services;
• Oversee all aspects of financial management in Senegal, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting;
• Prepare all statutory and other regulatory reports to Social Security, Revenue Authority and other applicable bodies;
• Prepare monthly payroll for each applicable employee along with a separate salary slip;
• Document financial transactions by entering transactions into QuickBooks Online on a daily basis;
• Prepare monthly reports of field expenses in Senegal in a timely manner, with full documentation, and according to IESC guidelines, and assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports;
• Prepare monthly advance requests in coordination with the Chief of Party based on historical spending and upcoming needs for the project in Senegal, and submit to IESC home office;
• Maintain regular communications with IESC home office staff (program and administration, finance and operations) to provide timely and complete financial support, including in response to inquiries related to the field expense reports;
• Maintain accurate and organized records for external audit;
• Comply with Senegalese financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions;
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource requirements in Senegal;
• Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures;
• Resolve administrative problems and inquiries;
• Facilitate procurement of office supply inventories and coordinate maintenance of office equipment according to IESC and USAID policies, procedures and regulations;
• Coordinate staff, consultant and volunteer travel plans and make arrangements accordingly;
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed; and
• Support program close-out activities including audits, assessments, preparation of financial reports among others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, finance, accounting or other relevant discipline required;
• Five years of relevant experience in project financial management and administration of similar financial value ($5M-$10M);
• Certified Accountant’s qualification will be an advantage;
• Experience with USAID project financial management and administration preferred;
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to work with local and international staff;
• Ability to legally work in Senegal required;
• Fluency in English and French is required;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
• Senegalese Nationals are encouraged to apply.
• This position will be provided one year renewable contracts which may be extended based on performance over the life of the 5 year program.