Overview:
University Research Co., LLC (URC), is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Administration for its proposal for the anticipated five-year $25M-$49M USAID Jordan Prevent, Detect, Respond - Primary Health Care (PDR-PHC) Activity based in Amman, Jordan. The Activity will include a package of interventions to strengthen biosecurity and safety, address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and prevent and respond to emerging threats through building One Health capacities that incorporate linkages between human, animal, and environmental health. Through focusing its interventions at the primary healthcare level, the activity will strengthen health provider practices, health system preparedness, multi-sectoral coordination, and surveillance capabilities to 1) prevent avoidable disease outbreaks, 2) detect threats early, 3) respond rapidly and effectively when outbreaks occur.
Responsibilities:
The Director of Finance and Administration will develop and maintain sound financial and administrative management systems in line with USAID rules and regulations and the local laws, accounting for best practices and URC policies and procedures. The Director of Finance and Administration will report to the Chief of Party.
This is a full time position. It will be located in Amman, Jordan.
Specific roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
*Manage the day-to-day administration, accounting and finance function for the project, including supervision of a Finance Officer.
*Ensure proper segregation of duties between different financial tasks and functions.
*Oversee month-end close tasks following the set deadlines of Field Accounting.
*Review and analyze monthly financial reports, budget vs. actual reports, forecasts, and accruals, in coordination with the head office.
*Lead the development, monitoring, and review of project budgets in line with national laws, donor regulations, and corporate policies
*Produce budget projections and reports for submission to USAID and URC home office.
*Review financial analyses and budget vs. expense reports to determine the reasonableness of variances coordinating it with project managers for appropriate actions as required.
*Develop capacity and train staff and partners on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices, and U.S. Government rules and regulations.
*Maintain regular communications with the senior management team providing relevant and timely financial and administrative updates for planning and decision-making purposes.
*Lead recruitment, orientation, and training of new administrative or accounting staff
*Ensure implementation of and adherence of URC Human Resources policies including compliance with national labor law.
*Administer compliant procurement system, cash management, and develop the required manuals and training programs for other staff members
*Negotiate with vendors for best terms for procuring goods, supplies and services in compliance with USAID and URC policies and procedures
*Oversee grants management.
*Oversee program management and operations related to the activity, including budget and personnel management, performance management, program planning and implementation.
*Ensure proper administrative support to the project’s operational activities
*Ensure that all operations, administrative, and contractual activities and expenditures are consistent with the project work plan and budget.
*Prepare for and oversee financial audits.
*Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. MBA in finance or accounting is strongly preferred.
*6+ years of progressively responsible experience managing finance on projects of similar size and scope.
*Senior leadership experience managing administrative departments is required.
*USAID experience is required.
*Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies, civil society counterparts, and international donor agencies.
*Supervisory experience required.
*Fluent Arabic and proficient English language skills required.
*Commitment to upholding URC’s values.
This opportunity is open to candidates legally authorized to work in Jordan. No allowances have been budgeted for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unless otherwise directed we will retain your CV in our database for future opportunities.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
University Research Co., LLC (URC):
URC is a globally recognized leader in healthcare quality improvement. Since 1965, we have been committed to building and sustaining resilient health systems by collaborating with partners to implement science-driven, scalable solutions tailored to local needs. We embody our core values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility), Collaboration, Accountability, and Performance Excellence.
