Director of finance and operations | Uganda | 2019

Chemonics seeks a director of finance and operations for the anticipated USAID Social and Behavior Change for Transformation activity (SBC4T) based in Kampala, Uganda. The project seeks to improve the ability of individuals, households, and communities to adopt priority behaviors through social and behavior change, which will transform households, communities, and systems and improve health and development outcomes. The director will oversee financial management for all SBC4T offices in Uganda. She or he will manage the budget, funding streams, compliance, operations, local sub-awards, and related reporting to USAID. The director will ensure that spending complies with U.S. government regulations and policies. She or he will implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure that systems and processes are effectively put into practice. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee project financial management, compliance, operations, and logistics

Supervise project finance and administration staff

Manage the budget and funding streams

Prepare financial reports for USAID

Ensure financial management and operations comply with U.S. government regulations and policies, local law, corporate cost accounting standards, and business ethics standards

Implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are effectively put into practice

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline

Minimum 10 years of experience in administrative and financial management of large, complex projects worth $35 million or more, with a minimum of five years in international development

Certified membership in one of the following preferred: ACCA, CPA (U), or CMA

Experience overseeing finance and administration for development programs funded by USAID or other donors preferred

Experience managing donor-funded procurements and subcontracts/grants

Experience in forensic accounting, with a preference for either of the following certifications: CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

Ability to build partnerships with local government representatives

In-depth knowledge of USAID regulations and policies

Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large budgets

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Oral and written fluency in English required

Application instructions:

Please apply through the portal at https://ghdrecruit.formstack.com/forms/sbc4tlive. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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