Director, Finance and Operations
Kampala, Uganda
Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking a Director, Finance & Operations for a USAID-funded Strength- ening Decentralization for Sustainability (SDS) project in Uganda.
With emphasis on health, education, and services for orphans and
vulnerable children, the program collaborates with the Ministry of Local
Government and other USAID-supported partners to strengthen processes and
structures of decentralized governments in 35 districts to offer quality
services to communities.
The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for overseeing project finances and directing operations (procurement, HR and logistics).
The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for overseeing project finances and directing operations (procurement, HR and logistics).
S/he will enforce policies and procedures in line with USAID
regulations, Cardno policies, and Uganda law.
S/he will work closely with Cardno home office (HO) on improving
or developing new policies where needed, as well as fulfilling financial
reporting requirements to USAID.
This position is expected to manage/supervise 12-13 reports.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
Finance:
- Track
expenditure to ensure spending is in line with field operational budget
- Develop
funding requests to HO based on upcoming project activities and in line
with field budget
- Supervise
financial management of the project, responsible for accuracy of
statements and fund requests provided to home office and USAID
- Provide
timely and accurate feedback/responses to HO queries
- Work
closely with the Director of Grants to ensure funds are available for
grant disbursements and that grant disbursements are made in line with the
requirements of the grants manual
- Support
the Finance Team in implementation of systems and procedures.
Procurement & Logistics:
- Manage
procurement function in HO and support regional offices in the management
of smaller procurement
- Ensure
procurement and all policies are in compliance with USG, local rules and
regulations, and Cardno policies
- Manage
procurement systems and processes to ensure transactions and purchases are
done in a transparent and efficient manner
- Work
with technical teams to improve planning and organization of implemented
activities
IT
- Manage
IT project coverage & review (tele)communications policies, procedures
and expenses
HR
- Update
and maintain HR manual and in conjunction with the COP, ensure that the
manual is followed
- Provide
oversight of the HR function and ensure adequate coverage by HR consultant
- Ensure
local labor laws are abided by
- Supervise
hiring, termination and performance improvement plans, according to
policies in place and local regulations/laws
- Ensure
evaluation process is performed adequately and in a timely fashion
Qualifications
- Masters
Level Degree or equivalent (M.B.A., C.P.A, or related degree or
certification)
- 7+
years demonstrable experience in the field of international development
- 7+
years of experience in project and financial management
- International
experience strongly preferred
- Excellent
organizational, analytical, supervisory, interpersonal and team-building
skills gained from progressively responsible positions in international work
environments
- Previous
experience overseeing and collaborating with teams of local staff
Special Instructions:
To submit your application, visithttp://cardno.pmtrx.com/logon.aspx and create an account or log into your existing Cardno account
to apply to the Director, Finance & Operations position.
Visit our website at www.cardno.com/emergingmarkets to
learn more about Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd.
Deadline for submission July 27, 2012