Director Of Administration And Finance, USAID / Kenya And East Africa, Scaling Inclusive Food Systems
Closing: Sep 26, 2023
Closing todayPublished: Sep 19, 2023 (7 days ago)
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The purpose of this Activity is to promote inclusive agricultural-led growth, with a focus on climate-smart approaches that leverage private sector resources and catalyze investment in the agricultural sector; strengthen the resilience of people and systems; and improve nutrition, especially among women and children.
Key Competencies Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or a related field in international business management, finance, accounting and/or auditing experience.
- At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or business management with a recognized organization, preferably for USAID or other donor-funded programs.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large budgets, and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles.
- Experience in managing grants under contract for USAID-funded programs of a similar size
- Progressively responsible experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, and sub-contracts or sub-awards.
- Prior experience in a management role on a USAID funded program highly desired
- Demonstrated experience managing staff
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with various stakeholders and grant awardees
- Knowledge of Kenyan labor and tax laws and reporting procedures
- Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
- Advanced knowledge of computers and MS Excel
- Written and spoken fluency in English
Responsibilities
The purpose of this Activity is to promote inclusive agricultural-led growth, with a focus on climate-smart approaches that leverage private sector resources and catalyze investment in the agricultural sector; strengthen the resilience of people and systems; and improve nutrition, especially among women and children.
Key Competencies Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or a related field in international business management, finance, accounting and/or auditing experience.
- At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or business management with a recognized organization, preferably for USAID or other donor-funded programs.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large budgets, and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles.
- Experience in managing grants under contract for USAID-funded programs of a similar size
- Progressively responsible experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, and sub-contracts or sub-awards.
- Prior experience in a management role on a USAID funded program highly desired
- Demonstrated experience managing staff
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with various stakeholders and grant awardees
- Knowledge of Kenyan labor and tax laws and reporting procedures
- Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
- Advanced knowledge of computers and MS Excel
- Written and spoken fluency in English
Manage all project finances to ensure effective use of resources to achieve project objectives in compliance with all donor requirements.
- Ensure completeness of financial, procurement, and HR records retention and security.
- Oversee and ensure sound management of human resources, financial management, and procurement and grants functions for the project.
- In close collaboration with the Activity Fund Manager, implement Palladium’s grant and subcontractor tracking system to ensure the timely and compliant execution of all grant and subcontractor agreements
- Oversee HR systems, processes, and documentation according to USAID and Palladium requirements.
- Oversee implementation of all operational systems as per USAID and Palladium requirements as well as Kenyan laws.
- Monitor annual budget and financial projections and develop realistic financial forecasts for proper project planning.
- Ensure accurate tracking and recording of project expenditures and development of all required financial, operational, and risk mitigation reports required by the client or Palladium headquarters.
- Guide and assist program staff in preparing, revising, and monitoring budgets for ongoing activities.
- Travel to conduct due diligence, risk management, and training as required.
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