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Category: Programs
Req ID: FINAN02063
Posted Date: 2020-05-27
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Monrovia, Liberia LBR

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Project Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Finance Director for an upcoming USAID-funded Elections Activity in Liberia. The Finance Director will be responsible for managing administrative, financial/accounting, and procurement processes, including compliance with U.S. Government (USG) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Finance Director will report directly to the Chief of Party.

Expected Outcomes:

  • The project demonstrates effective financial management and compliance with client and Creative regulations, policies, and procedures;
  • Provides effective training and awareness to project staff on financial management, compliance, and fraud, abuse and waste mitigation regulations, policies, and procedures; and
  • Manages subcontractor awards and payments in line with client and Creative regulations, policies, and procedures.
    Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead the project’s administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, finance and compliance, and property management;
  • Ensure that project implementation is in accordance with USG regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the Contract; and
  • Ensure all procurement processes are fair and transparent, reviewing financial compliance, and monitoring GUC and subcontract implementation.
    Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • At least a Masters’ degree in business, economics, finance, international development, or a related field (or, alternately, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and five additional years of relevant experience);
  • At least five (5) years’ financial management and operations experience on USG-financed projects in Africa; and
  • Experience managing grants is desired; and
  • Experience with implementing USG-financed contracts.
    Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Position contingent upon donor funding.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Creative is an international development organization dedicated to supporting people around the world to realize the positive change they seek.

In 1977 in a Washington, D.C. basement, four women with diverse cultural backgrounds and a single passion for educational excellence and opportunity founded the enterprise that would become Creative Associates International.

Charito Kruvant was a pioneer in bilingual education who had worked with Head Start in minority neighborhoods in New Jersey. Mimi Tse, originally trained as a chemist, was fascinated by child psychology and the development of the young mind. Diane Dodge was an early childhood specialist, and Cheryl Jones was an accomplished education practitioner. Both were from the United States.

MISSION

To support people around the world to realize the positive change they seek.

VISION

Creative envisions stable neighborhoods, communities and regions that can develop effective institutions to provide for their people, enabling them to overcome hardship and live peaceful and fulfilling lives.

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Category: Programs Req ID: FINAN02063 Posted Date: 2020-05-27 Schedule: Full Time Location: Monrovia, Liberia LBR

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Project Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Finance Director for an upcoming USAID-funded Elections Activity in Liberia. The Finance Director will be responsible for managing administrative, financial/accounting, and procurement processes, including compliance with U.S. Government (USG) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Finance Director will report directly to the Chief of Party.

Expected Outcomes:

  • The project demonstrates effective financial management and compliance with client and Creative regulations, policies, and procedures;
  • Provides effective training and awareness to project staff on financial management, compliance, and fraud, abuse and waste mitigation regulations, policies, and procedures; and
  • Manages subcontractor awards and payments in line with client and Creative regulations, policies, and procedures. Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead the project's administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, finance and compliance, and property management;
  • Ensure that project implementation is in accordance with USG regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the Contract; and
  • Ensure all procurement processes are fair and transparent, reviewing financial compliance, and monitoring GUC and subcontract implementation. Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • At least a Masters' degree in business, economics, finance, international development, or a related field (or, alternately, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five additional years of relevant experience);
  • At least five (5) years' financial management and operations experience on USG-financed projects in Africa; and
  • Experience managing grants is desired; and
  • Experience with implementing USG-financed contracts. Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Position contingent upon donor funding.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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