Deputy Director Administration/Finance in Mali
World Education, an American non-governmental organization based in Boston, is seeking a Deputy Director for Administration/Finance to oversee finance and administration for a USAID/Mali funded project, N° 688-C-00-03-00070-00, headquartered in Bamako. The Deputy Director Admin/Finance reports to the Chief of Party and is responsible for sound financial and administrative management of the program, including compliance with USAID regulations for project procurement and ongoing activities. The project has six regional offices and a subgrant component of $3 million.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures sound financial management of program, including oversight of cash flow and banking
Manages budget with Chief of Party
Monitors implementation of workplan activities and assists in creating appropriate reports for activity-level financial management
Submits monthly financial reports to World Education headquarters in Boston, MA
Reviews and approves all expense vouchers
Assures compliance with USAID regulations for project procurement and ongoing activities
Supervises financial aspects of grants management
Provides financial and administrative oversight to the regional offices
Serves as internal auditor for regional offices
Ensures smooth administrative services to project
Oversees management of human resource functions and logistics for international and local consultants
Oversees supervision of administrative and financial staff (accounting, drivers, etc.)
Ensures quality and efficiency of support services (contractual agreements such as guard service, cleaning service, vehicle maintenance)
Assumes other responsibilities deemed necessary by Chief of Party
QUALIFICATIONS
MBA or master’s degree in finance or related subject required
At least five year’s experience managing USAID grants and contracts, and subgrants, with USAID implementing partners
Experience with accounting software, preferably Quick Books
At least five year’s experience supervising staff
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent contract negotiation skills and experience
Fluent French and English
Experience in SubSaharan Africa preferred but not required Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to:
WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/H/V/D
