Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors, including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Proposal Objective
SI is pursuing a bid for an upcoming Organizational Development Project (ODP) in Ethiopia. The project aims to provide continued support of the Mission’s Organizational Objectives of creating Mission of Leaders and support the Leadership Behavior Charter established by the Mission to include design and facilitation of both Mission-wide and team-centric events and activities; data collection and analysis of leadership values, behaviors, and goals; and individual, team, and executive coaching services.
Please Note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Ethiopian citizenship will be considered.
Position Summary
SI seeks a full-time Finance and Administration (F&A) Manager to oversee financial and administrative aspects for all project activities in Ethiopia; this includes oversight of procurement, logistics, human resources, accounting and finance, and records.
Responsibilities
- With support from HQ, the F&A Manager will manage the program’s administration, budget and preparing financial reports for submission to USAID.
- Manage project startup and support the initial work planning processes.
- Conduct daily accounting and ensure proper accounting processes and procedures.
- Oversee logistics of OD events, training, and workshops for project activities.
- Ensure funds expended are compliant with USG regulations and policies.
- Implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are applied effectively to support the implementation of the award.
- Oversee human resources, including recruitment of staff and consultants, employee benefits, onboarding, and termination of project staff. Provide oversight on onboarding local consultants, including recruiting and mobilizing them for activities.
- Manage procurement of goods and services for the project, in alignment with USAID regulations.
- Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Five years of experience managing, in roles of increasing responsibility in finance, procurement, contracts management, logistics, and/or human resource related matters for international development activities of similar dollar value.
- Knowledge of USAID financial reporting and compliance requirements.
- Prior experience in managing donor funded procurements and subcontracts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fluency in English is required.
More Information
- Job City Ethiopia
