Director of Finance and Administration, Ethiopia Resilience in Pastoral Areas

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Director of Finance and Administration, Ethiopia Resilience in Pastoral Areas

ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration for an upcoming Resilience in Pastoral Areas Activity in Ethiopia funded by USAID. The anticipated program will increase the resilience of households, markets, and governance institutions as well as the utilization of early warning signs across pastoralist areas in Ethiopia’s lowlands, contributing to enhanced food security and inclusive economic growth.

The Director of Finance and Administration will provide leadership and direction to the finance and operations team with close oversight of the project’s finances, including financial analysis and accounting management. The program is anticipated to start in 2025 and this position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and monitor all financial and accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls, adapting them as necessary to meet changing regulations and best practices
• Establish efficient financial and operational systems including internal audits, compliance, and risk management
• Lead the annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress, and changes
• Prepare and execute action plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administrative operations and to mitigate operational and compliance risks
• Periodically assess the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administration procedures in relation to the delivery of technical activities on time and at optimum cost
• Ensure that Program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year
• Comply with all USAID rules and regulations and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures relating to finance and administration
• Oversee annual financial audits of program and ensure that sub grantees comply with all audit and financial review requirements
• Manage cash disbursement and petty cash account
• Track USAID approvals for travel, hiring, and equipment procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or relevant field is required; master’s degree is desired.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in managing the financial aspect of donor funded projects.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations is required related to procurement and finance is required.
• Knowledge of and experience with local labor and tax laws.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with activity stakeholders: donors, partners, local government institutions, local communities, and vulnerable groups.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience working in Ethiopia preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

Ethiopian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.