Finance & Administration Director, USAID Kenya Private Sector Activity at Abt Associates

Core Responsibilities

• Provide managerial and operational support to the Chief of Party, by overseeing project finance and accounting, operations, grants management, IT and human resources and ensuring compliance with USAID regulations
• Oversees the development of administrative and operations management systems and processes required to support activity implementation, ensuring compliance with USAID and Abt policies and regulations.
• Manages implementation of financial, administrative, and HR policies and procedures that meet activity needs and corporate and client requirements.
• Oversees financial planning and analysis of program activities including forecasting and budget tracking; labor planning; and monitoring of burn rate.
• Ensures compliance with USAID and Abt Associates policies, regulations and procedures governing the activity contract.
• Oversees procurement efforts for the activity including selection and negotiation with vendors, and management of grants and subcontractors on the activity in compliance with USAID and Abt Associates procurement regulations.
• Participates in negotiations with USAID on contract issues and actions and follow up on donor requests and concerns.
• Oversees grants administration and supervises the grants management team.
• Oversees personnel management in coordination with the COP and DCOP, including recruiting, hiring, performance management, and offboarding.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and at least 15 years of experience in operations, finance, and administration for large-scale international development programs OR Master’s and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting and managing operations for USAID-funded programs.
• Experience in Kenya and/or East Africa managing finance, grants under contract (GUC), administration and operations functions for an international donor funded program.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement.
• Expertise in USAID Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience directly supervising a team consisting of grants, finance, HR, and other administrative staff.
• Proficiency in English and Swahili required.
• Kenyan nationals strongly encouraged to apply.