Deadline : 21 November, 2020

Location: Angola

Chemonics is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Finance and Operations Director.

The mission of Chemonics is to promote meaningful change around the world by helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent life.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development PSM operational plans and budget development and monitoring.
• Develop and execute responsive and appropriate management and operational systems in compliance with local laws and regulations, Chemonics policies and standard operating procedures, and donor requirements
• Supervise day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the project, including logistics, non-health procurement, budgeting, financial management, security, and compliance
• Ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations, Chemonics corporate policies, and Angolan law
• Establish standards and procedures to ensure that the compliance programmes throughout the project are effective and efficient
• Ensure operational excellence and planning across departments and activities, and update project procedure and policy manuals
• Plan and track financial and administrative activities with home office and field office staff to evaluate needs for implementation
• Provide oversight of and maintain strong working relationships with local vendors, service providers and sub-contractors
• Monitor local economic situation closely and provide strategic direction to ensure continuity in implementation

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting or other relevant fields or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline strongly preferred
• Eight years of senior-level experience managing complex health or development programmes in developing countries on a similar scale
• Significant operations and financial management experience strongly preferred
• Experience in managing significant USG/USAID-funded programmes and comprehensive knowledge of applicable regulations and requirements
• Experience in managing USAID contracts, including strong skills in procurement/subcontracting, compliance, financial management, and client management
• Experience in supervising a team or teams, including locally hired personnel
• Experience in providing relevant capacity building training
• Experience in mentoring and supervising staff at all levels within the organisation
• Knowledge of Angolan local context including taxes and labour law
• Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with other projects, local organisations, host country governments, donors, and international agencies
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, writing skills, and oral presentation skills
• Fluency in English and Portuguese