Overview
Position Location: Juba, South Sudan
Background: Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department.Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Position Summary: Creative Associates seeks a Director of Operations and Finance to provide overall financial management and administrative oversight to the anticipated USAID-funded Support for Accelerated Basic Education in South Sudan, which aims to expand access to learning opportunities for out- of-school children, in a protective environment to accelerate their transition to upper primary and completion of primary education while reducing the number of out-school-children. The Director of Operations and Finance will report to the Chief of Party.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure streamlined operations systems and financial management procedures in line with Creative and donor rules and regulations.
- Ensure that the operational policies, including field operations management guideinventory, fleet management, and IT are in place, compliant with project and donor policies, and implemented effectively.
- Oversee the procurement of goods and services for the office per Creative’s policy.
- Ensure that the project meets all USAID contractual requirements and ensure compliance with USAID policies and regulations.
- Provide financial oversight, including the maintenance and monitoring of the project budget.
- Manage financial systems, files, and maintain Creative’s online accounting system.
- Liaise between Creative Associates’ field and headquarters offices regarding all program financial matters and all internal or external audit requests, as needed.
- Participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting and review of project expenses.
- Manages and oversees staff responsible for arranging travel and logistics for staff and oversees organization of workshops.
- Oversee the management of project’s assets, safeguarding of inventory and IT equipment, transport and vehicle management and maintenance of office premises.
- Prepare monthly field expense reports and report monthly expenses to HQ Offices.
- Responsible for program compliance with USG rules and regulations, and Creative policies and procedures.
- Provide operational and financial training and guidance to project staff, grantees, local partners, and beneficiaries, as needed.
- Respond to requests from USAID and supervisors as needed.
- Travel as needed to ensure smooth and harmonized operations and financial processes, providing management support as necessary.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, business management, administration, accounting, financial management, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience, including at least 4 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience with USAID project finances and budgeting (preferred) or similar work for other donors/U.S. Government agencies.
- Knowledge of operating procedures and security considerations in complex environments.
- Previous experience working with USAID strongly desired, or similar work for other donors/U.S. Government agencies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
- Experience working in South Sudan or Eastern Africa region highly preferred.
- Fluency in English required.
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