Director of Finance and Administration- Azerbaijan

CHF International’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.

CHF International is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Administration to manage a proposed USAID-funded initiative to promote socio economic development n Azerbaijan.  The DFA will be responsible for the primary oversight and in-country leadership of all financial reporting and administrative operations through the life of the program.  In particular, s/he will:

• Provide financial management for all aspects of the program.
• Supervise finance and grants management teams to ensure timely, quality, and accurate financial reports and practices
• Provide financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports, and make recommendations to HQ on budget expenditures
• Mentor and build the capacity of staff  
• Maintain updated information regarding grants and contracts, reporting requirements and financial restrictions
• Oversee annual financial audits
• Provide oversight of project administration, IT, and HR management support in-country
• Assist in program development and proposal preparation as needed

Qualifications:  

• Advanced degree in economics, finance, accounting, business, or a related subject
• 8 + years experience in international finance/accounting
• 5+ years of international management experience
• Knowledge of HR & IT practices a plus 
• Proven experience with USAID-funded Cooperative Agreements and knowledge of USAID rules & regulations
• Experience in Azerbaijan, or the region, preferred
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Knowledge of Azeri or Russian preferred