Director of Finance and Operations

Director of Finance and Operations, USAID/BHA Yemen Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Project II (YMELP II), Amman, Jordan

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

Social Impact is pursuing the five-year YMELP II contract to improve USAID/BHA programming in Yemen through two components: Monitoring and Learning tasks (inclusive of establishing and maintaining a third-party monitoring system, collection of independent primary data on USAID/BHA programming, DQAs, and learning opportunities); Evaluation tasks (inclusive of conducting evaluations and presenting findings to BHA). The anticipated award will be fall 2023.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) to oversee all financial, operational, contractual, and administrative aspects of the multi-million-dollar project. The DFO will also provide administrative management and direct support of human resources tasks for local field office staff, including, but not limited too, full-cycle recruitment for short-term consultant and long-term employee positions for the project.

This will be a full-time position based in Amman, Jordan for the duration of the contract, contingent upon contract award.

Please submit your CV in English for best consideration of your candidacy. CVs must not exceed a maximum of 10 pages.

**Please Note: This is a Jordanian position. Only citizens of Jordan are eligible to apply.**

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee project finance and administration for the field office in Jordan and Yemen.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and deliverables in line with USAID regulations and SI policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper compliance and protocols are being followed per local labor laws, SI policies, and USAID/Yemen policies.
• Establish and implement procedures for project financial management, procurement, sub-contracts, recruitment, knowledge management and consultant contracts to ensure transparency and good business practices.
• Work with Chief of Party to ensure that financial management and reporting is in compliance with USAID requirements.
• Manage project start-up and support initial work planning process.
• Establish procedures for financial operations, banking, and reporting.
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Oversee and support on- and offboarding for project employees, including arranging and conducting orientations for new staff and exit interviews.
• Set up and manage employee benefits such as social, health, and unemployment insurance as applicable.
• Enact and enforce privacy protocols that maintain complete confidentiality for employee files.
• Guide the development and implementation of HR programs, including employee engagement and professional development initiatives
• Implement other functions relevant to the position, including regular meetings with SI Headquarters Management Team.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Financial Management, Human Resources or another relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least eight years of professional experience, with five years of financial management and contracts oversight experience and expertise on USAID-funded projects.
• At least five years of human resources experience, including experience with recruitment, preferably with an international organization or company.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID contractual, administrative, and financial regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with Jordan and Yemen payroll income tax calculations and health policy calculations for full-time staff.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and QuickBooks.
• Must be fully comfortable and have prior experience using online applicant systems and candidate databases as a recruitment tool.
• Computer literacy and superior oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Standard Arabic required.
• Similar experience in Jordan as well as non-permissive countries preferred.
• Previous experience supporting USAID-funded contracts in a similar capacity preferred.
• A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.