Country: South Sudan
Req ID: 3965
Description
Finance Manager – Anticipated USAID youth funded
program in South Sudan
FHI 360 is a global development organization with a
rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our professional staff
includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil
society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400
staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every
level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on
the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for
millions.
FHI 360 experts from across the organization support and
promote global youth development, approaching challenges holistically and
addressing them with systemic approaches. Our experts work across
sectors—health, education, economic and workforce development, civil society,
governance, peace building and behavior change—to empower young people through
multi-disciplinary programs. For decades, FHI 360 experts have been working to
equip youth in the U.S. and around the world with the skills and opportunities they
need to reach their full potential. We believe that young people are
catalysts for positive, sustainable change.
Position Description:
FHI 360’s Center for Civil Society and Governance is
currently seeking a Finance Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded
program in South Sudan.
The goal of the anticipated program will be
to enhance security and reduce potential conflict by providing second-chance
opportunities for out-of-school youth. The objective is to engage youth
and empower them to enhance their livelihoods, literacy, life skills, learning
and leadership skills to reduce conflict and improve stability.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for
identifying, coordinating, and monitoring CSO grants and financial management
of the field office. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Finance responsibilities:
- Review
annual budgets and track expenditures against budgetary line items;
- Review
project invoices for accuracy and allocate expenditures according to
accounting systems;
- Approve
payment of monthly expenditures within signature authority guidelines;
- Prepare
and update Imprest reports on a daily basis and submit month-end reports
to HQ according to financial procedures;
- Review
and reconcile monthly expenditures of the bank accounts;
- Assist
in the preparation of financial reports;
- Liaise
with Finance/Business Managers in HQ regarding budget realignments,
specific budget issues, and status of wire transfers;
- Develop
procurement solicitations and recommendations for potential providers of
needed goods and services in accordance with USAID and FHI 360 rules and
regulations;
- Maintain
liability, workman’s compensations, and other insurance policies on behalf
of the office;
- Track
sick and vacation leave for the program staff on a monthly basis.
Grants responsibilities:
- Assist
grantees with proposal budgets, as needed;
- Manage
review process of grantee budgets;
- Monitor
grantee spending and reporting;
- Implement
spot checking of grantees;
- Ensure
consistent, coherent, clear support to grantees;
- Submit
reports on grants progress to Program Director on a monthly basis;
- Communicate
challenges to Program Director to ensure effective program implementation.
Minimum Requirements:
- Advanced
degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International
Administration, International Business, Management, Public Administration
or a related field;
- Minimum
5 years experience working in or with the NGO sector, especially in
finance and grants management;
- Relevant
experience working in or with the civil society sector;
- Experience
with USAID rules and regulations strongly preferred;
- Experience
with QuickBooks or other accounting software strongly preferred;
- Ability
to work effectively in a highly collaborative team approach;
- Excellent
communication and organizational skills;
- Fluency
in English;
- South
Sudanese nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested
candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or
through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org.
Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.
Please specify source in your application.
