Dexis is seeking an experienced Operations and Finance Manager for an upcoming multi-year regional contract with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) West Africa Mission. The project will strengthen USAID/West Africa’s effectiveness implementing its projects; coordinating its activities; learning from its experiences; and serving as an information, communication, and thought-leader regarding peace promotion and countering violent extremism (CVE) in the West Africa region. This is a long-term position expected to start in 2017. The position is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the project’s financial and administrative systems including reporting and finances
- Liaise with the Dexis home office program management unit to manage the Contract budget and prepare financial reports for submission to USAID/West Africa
- Liaise with Dexis home office program management unit to provide high quality program support to the field office
- S/he will ensure funds expended are compliant with USG regulations and policies
- Manage the project’s long-term personnel and short-term technical assistance
- Manage the logistics of the office space and project equipment
Qualifications
- A graduate degree in a relevant social or administrative science, with at least 8 years of experience with the administration of donor-funded programs; or an undergraduate degree in a relevant social or administrative science, with at least 10 years of experience with the administration of donor-funded programs
- Previous experience as a Deputy COP, Director of Admin and Finance, Operations Manager, or another senior managerial role on a donor-funded project preferred
- Deep understanding of policies and regulations related to USAID project funding, sub-contracting and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated skills in financial and administrative oversight of USAID funded projects
- Ability to perform internal control functions to manage day-to-day operations of the project
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Fluency in speaking, reading and writing both English and French
- Must be authorized to work in Ghana
Winner of the 2014 Small Business of the Year at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and working in nearly 90 countries in FY 2015 for USAID and the Department of State, Dexis supports US federal agencies in the areas of program monitoring and evaluation, program learning, and program support. We are not only one of the fastest growing firms in international development, we are rated among the highest among our peers on employee-reviewed sites.
Dexis is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the US Armed Forces.
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