ACDI/VOCA, an international NGO with Headquarters based in Washington D.C is currently advertising for the position outlined below for the Feed the future Tanzania Nafaka Activity.

Position: Director of operations and finance

Location: Iringa

Reports to: Chief of Party

Job Summary: As a member of Senior Management, the Director of Operations & Finance works closely with the chief of Party and HQ project team to ensure financial and administrative compliance of ACDI/VOCA projects and is responsible for compliance with all administrative, IT, HR, procurement, accounting, and sub-award and grant compliance activities. With support and close coordination with ACDI/VOCA HQ staff, the Director of Operations & Finance ensures adherence to organizational policies and procedures, and donor and US Government rules and regulations.

·         Operations Management: Provide managerial oversight including day today direction to and supervision of the operations program staff; provides support, guidance and capacity building to staff.

·         Financial Management: Ensure that all financial systems, porcedures and internal controls are wll-designed, in place and functioning efficienly in full complieance with USAID and ACDI/VOCA standards. Track project expenditures and ensures consistency with the approved budget; prepare budget projections and track project expenditures against projections.

·         Grants Compliance Oversight: Coordinate with the program and procurement staff to ensure timely and efficient delivery of in-kind grants and other granting mechanisms. Ensure proper implementation of competitive processes for grantee selection and negotiation by grants team.

·         Sub-grant Management: Oversee sub-recipient agreement financial compliance, budget tracking, and projections and ensure they are following all required financial accounting procedures. Provide capacity building in the area of administration and finance to project subcontractors to ensure transfer of skills and knowledge to local organizations.

Qualifications and experience

·         Bachelor’s Degree in business management or related fields. Master’s Degree preferred.

·         Minimum of 10 years experience in operations, finance, compliance, and administration with at least 5 years in international development organizations or institution required

·         Minimum of 3 years experiences with USAID rules and regulations with a demonstrated capacity to ensure compliance with regulations required.

·         Solid analysis and strategic planning skills and understanding of the project cycle.

·         Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.

·         Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

·         Awareness of and sensitivity to multi-cultural international development work

To apply for this position, qualified candidates should submit an application letter describing why he/she is the best fit for this position, and a curriculum vitae detailing relevant work experience with three referees to hr@nafaka-tz.org.