Vacancy title:
Director of Finance and Operations

Jobs at:
Chemonic International

Deadline of this Job:
31st December 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 23rd November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:
Chemonics seeks a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) forthe anticipated USAID/Uganda Social and Behavior Change for Transformation activity (SBC4T) based in Kampala, Uganda. SBC4T's purpose is to improve the ability of individuals, households, and communities to adopt priority behaviors through social and behavior change and, in turn, to facilitate the transformation of households, communities, and systems for improved health and development outcomes.

The DFO will oversee all activity offices in Uganda, including procurement, grants, construction, logistics, human ‘resources, accounting and finance, and records. Managing the contract budget and preparing financial reportsfor submission to USAID, the DFO will ensure that funds expended are compliant with U.S. government regulations and policies.

The DFO will implement fraud mitigation practices, ensuring that systems and processes support the award's effective implementation. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline
  
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management of large, complex projects; a minimum of eight years of this experience must be in international development
  
• Experience managing USAID or other donor- funded development programs preferred
  
• Strong ability to collaborate and build partnerships with Ugandan government ministries and representatives
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large budgets
  
• Familiarity with complying with Federal Acquisition Regulations required
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and writing
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Ugandan languages preferred