Introduction:
Blumont is seeking a Director of Finance and Adminsitration (DFA) for an anticipated five-year USAID funded Iraq Civic Engagement Activity in Iraq. The project is aimed at fostering a more politically engaged citizenry in Iraq, enhancing trust and participation in the country’s democratic processes. This activity seeks to elevate civic literacy, empower citizens to actively engage and contribute to discussions on issues of concern. Equipping citizens with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively in the democratic processes.
The DFA will supervise and work with the Blumont administration, finance and program staff in country to ensure that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place to comply with both Blumont policies and donor requirements for human resources, procurement, program reporting (financial and programmatic), records management, and financial management and accountability. The incumbent of this position will also be responsible for ensuring that Blumont follows all local laws, rules and regulations. The DFA will work under the supervision of the Chief of Party but will also work closely with and provide direct reporting to the Finance Department and Program Operations Division of Blumont /HQ.
This position is open to Iraqi nationals only
Duties include:
- Supervise the day-to-day administration and financial management of the USG funded program.
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the program office and staff
- Coordinate and oversee all Blumont tendering and procurement activities, ensuring strict compliance with Blumont policies and donor regulations
- Develop and implement tracking and reporting systems for all aspects of administrative and financial management for both Blumont /HQ and Blumont’s donors
- Supervise the local staff responsible for program accounting to ensure that generally recognized accounting standards are being followed
- Develop and implement a tacking/reporting system to ensure that Blumont is in compliance with all local laws, rules and regulations
- Develop and implement a tracking/reporting system to ensure that all Blumont and donor requirements regarding program documentation and records management are followed
- Ensures implementation of targeted strategies to respond to stabilization priorities as identified by key stakeholders
- Provides capacity-building workshops for prime and sub-partner staff to improve performance management
- Manages and leads staff, consultants and contractors to ensure efficient and timely implementation of project
- Provides policy guidance, training and ongoing guidance to each of the Office staff members;
- Ensures the timeliness, cost and quality of all activities performed under the project
- Prepares weekly and monthly reports to Blumont/HQ Finance
- Prepares quarterly and/or semiannual financial reports according to the contract requirements;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited university is required. A degree in a field relevant to the position is highly desirable
- Minimum seven years’ experience supervising and managing day-to-day administration and financial management of USAID-funded programs in Iraq is required
- Experience in managing staff
- Experience directly collaborating with host country government representatives
- Demonstrated experience in service provision of contracts or grants
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.