Finance and Operations Director, USAID/Georgia Teacher Education Program At International Research and Exchanges Board

About IREX

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $100 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 400. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Summary of Position

IREX seeks qualified Finance and Operations Director (FOD) candidates for an anticipated USAID Pre-Service Teacher Education Program in Georgia. The program will seek to strengthen the quality of pre-service teacher training programs, improve school governance, and support education decentralization. Activities will support the Government of Georgia’s efforts to develop policies for continuous professional development for school administrators and crafting decentralization policies for educational institutions. Based in Tbilisi, the FOD will oversee all programmatic aspects, ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget.

Only citizens of Georgia or permanent residents with work authorization will be considered. This position is contingent on funding.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Ensure that the program meets all IREX, USAID and host country regulations and requirements related to USAID funds, accountability, and operations within the region
• Track and analyze all costs incurred under the award; oversee all payments
• Monitor program budget and provide required reporting; maintain financial records for all program activities
• Overseeing subgrantee budgets and expenditures
• Supervise Finance and Operations team
• Ensure that appropriate financial record-keeping policies and practices are established and maintained
• Ensure that all financial management and procurement is conducted in compliance with IREX policy and U.S. government regulations
• Oversee all office expenditures and staff transportation/vehicles; lead human resource management
• Liaise with IREX home office financial, compliance and field operations teams
• Other duties, as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Georgian citizenship or residency with work authorization
• A graduate degree in a relevant social or administrative science, with at least eight (8) years of experience in Georgia in the administration of international donor-funded programs;*or* an undergraduate degree in a relevant social or administrative science with at least 10 years of experience in the administration of donor-funded programs
• Previous experience as a Deputy Chief of Party, Director of Administration and Finance, Operations Manager, or another senior managerial role on international donor-funded programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of management processes and systems, such as human resources management and development (including performance evaluation), financial management, and management of employee compensation systems
• Ability to compile and prepare financial and budget data in-line with USG rules and regulations
• Experience analyzing budget trends and monitoring funding levels across multiple accounts
• Expertise with procedures required for adequate planning, monitoring, and realigning of complex budgets
• Demonstrated ability to work with host government and cooperating partners in implementing a complex program in the field under challenging circumstances
• Skilled in managing and compiling financial data for reporting and ensuring compliance with all donor requirements
• Ability to successfully manage and develop staff in a multi-cultural setting as demonstrated by past experience
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Excellent computer skills as they relate to financial management
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Georgian is required