Director of Finance and Administration, USAID/Nepal Integrated Nutrition Activity (INA) At Save the Children – US

Summary

Save the Children is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for the anticipated five-year USAID-funded Integrated Nutrition Activity (INA) program in Nepal. The program will focus on strengthening the government of Nepal’s (GON) commitment and capacity to improve nutrition outcomes and to ensuring a healthy and productive workforce.

The DFA oversees all financial management, internal controls, and financial compliance aspects of the program in accordance with USAID guidance and regulations. This individual will provide financial and operational management to ensure the best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and providing accurate and timely financial reports for donors. The position will be located in Kathmandu.

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

• Review and consolidate monthly financial reports to ensure accuracy and to provide regular feedback to senior management.
• Ensure all financial plans, invoices, reports, and other financial documents and transactions are accurate, timely, and consistent with Save the Children and USAID guidelines and regulations.
• Prepare and monitor budgets to ascertain that spending occurs as planned and that variances are anticipated, noted, and corrected; ensure that key program personnel are aware of budgetary resources and are able to monitor their respective budgets.
• Prepare quarterly reports, consolidated annual fiscal reports, cumulative life of project report, and any other required donor submissions.
• Verify that appropriate segregation of duties exists to ensure effective support of field operations and to protect the integrity of the country office finance and administrative operations.
• Perform financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders, and payment requests to ensure compliance with Save the Children’s policies and procedures and USAID grants and contracts requirements.
• Oversee sub-grant monitoring and compliance including organizational assessments, review of financial reports/advance requests, and financial tracking; develop sub-grant monitoring plans; and perform and document compliance visits.
• Supervise the finance and operations staff, conducting performance evaluations and revising job descriptions as necessary. Develop the capacity of the team and facilitate their professional growth.
• Provide capacity building in financial and operations management to local partners and government stakeholders.
• Prepare and revise finance and operation guidelines to ensure adherence to SC and USAID requirements.
• Encourage a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or other relevant field; professional qualification/certification in accounting and graduate degree is desired.
• Minimum of seven years of experience managing finance for USAID-funded projects; in-depth knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports.
• Strong analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• Experience as a coach/mentor to train staff and develop financial skills of colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Nepali.
• Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Nepal.