Kenya PSDI Director, Finance, Administration, and Grants (DFAG) at Palladium International

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee program operations, including but not limited to human resources, logistics, procurement, sub-contracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance.
• Develop internal control measures, conduct internal financial audits, and coordinate external financial audits.
• Prepare budgets for annual work plans and financial reports for USAID.
• Lead and oversee all grants administration, from calls for expressions of interest through to implementation; Draft grants manual and related program documents
• Develop and implement a grant tracking system to ensure the timely and correct execution of all grant agreements
• Monitor completion of grants milestones and report issues encountered to the Chief of Party
• Develop the financial management capacity of all relevant staff and sub-awardees.
• Resolve external issues/problems related to grants administration in a timely manner
• Review and approve draft grants agreement in compliance with applicable Palladium policies and procedures and USAID conditions
• Ensure the accurate tracking and recording of project expenditures and financial reports
• Guide and assist accountants and other program staff in preparing, revising, and monitoring budgets for ongoing activities
• Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the project, providing guidance and technical assistance to financial management personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field with international business management, accounting, and/or auditing experience.
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or business management with a recognized organization, preferably for USAID.
• Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large budgets, and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience in managing staff and grants under contract for USAID-funded programs of a similar size
• Progressively responsible experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, and sub-contracts or sub-awards.
• Prior experience in a management role on a USAID funded program highly desired
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with various stakeholders and grant awardees
• Knowledge of local labor and tax laws and reporting procedures
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.