Job Description
Position Overview:
IBI is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration for an anticipated $10 – 25 million funded USAID E-Governance project in Nepal. The purpose of the USAID e-Governance activity is to assist the Government of Nepal (GoN) and the private sector in the development and rollout of an effective and efficient e-governance capability that is safe and accessible and to develop integrated and streamlined Government of Nepal-led e-Services to Nepali citizens and businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee project finances and accounting, procurement, human resources, and general administration.
- Advise and present finance an administration issues to the Chief of Party and home office project
managers and executive staff.
- Support the COP and IBI Home Office in managing all project financial operations, including accounting and reporting, cash management, and budget management.
- Oversee client, sub-partners, consultant contracts/awards, and related actions.
- Oversee human resources policies and procedures, including onboarding, HR manual, benefits, and personnel record-keeping.
- Keep project staff and leadership informed of important updates (actual and expected) to regulations and
policy.
- Manage a team of finance, human resources, contracts, and operations specialists to ensure compliant and efficient implementation.
- Ensure that the project financial operations comply with all USAID and IBI policies and procedures.
- Oversee Project Procurement operations, ensuring separation of duties between finance and procurement
approval.
- Process and oversee advances issued for field activities and staff travel, ensuring a proper process for
disbursement of funds, correct documentation, and settlement of advances in a timely manner.
- Other financial and administrative tasks as required and assigned by the COP and DCOP.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Business Administration, or related field
- 10 years of experience managing finance, procurement, contracts management, and/or human resource-related matters for international development activities of comparable size
- 3 years of experience on administrative and finance of USAID-funded projects
- Experience in managing donor-funde procurements and subcontracts
- Experience managing grants
- Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, CostPoint or similar systems
- Advanced Degrees in finance, business, or related field is strongly preferred.
- Previous work in Nepal or South Asia is highly desirable
- Working-level proficiency in English is required
- USAID may provide additional qualifications not listed here.
APPLY: Through the IBI website OR via email: recruitment@ibi-usa.com with job title and reference number. No phone calls please. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about IBI International, please visit www.ibi-usa.com
Note: IBI is an equal opportunity employer and participates in e-verify.
About the Organization
Company overview
IBI – International Business Initiatives – A URC Company – provides insightful analysis and practical, timely solutions to challenges facing governments and companies. Our experience has shown that the value of fresh ideas lies in their local implementation. We partner with top quality local organizations to ensure that our clients achieve their goals.
