Position Description

Director, Finance and Administration, Sudan
Department SUDAN
Work Location Sudan - Port Sudan
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Employee Duration : Full-Time  

 

CARE seeks a Director, Finance and Administration (DFA) for the anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future project in Sudan. The project will aim to improve food security, increase income of smallholder farmers, and support broader economic growth. The interventions will improve food security by increasing overall agriculture and livestock productivity by enhancing efficiency of the productive resources, mainly land and water, while introducing modern production practices. In addition, the activity will facilitate farmers' access to quality inputs, technologies, information, credit and financial services and meeting market quality standards. The Director will lead project finances and administration with close oversight of budgeting, financial forecasting and analysis, project operations including procurement, logistics, and human resources. The successful candidate will possess significant experience leading finances and operations of USAID or other international donor-funded projects. This activity is expected to be a five-year program in the $50-55 million range.

This is a Key Personnel position, subject to USAID approval. It is also subject to project award and funding.  National candidates are encouraged to apply.

This position will be based in Port Sudan which is an unaccompanied post location.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Chief of Party (COP) in day-to-day financial management and ensure that the program meets all CARE, USAID and host country regulations and requirements related to USAID funds usage, accountability, and operations within the country.
  • Establish efficient financial and operational systems including internal audits, compliance, record keeping and risk management.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress and changes.
  • Manage project procurement and human resources as needed.
  • Manage or oversee training of staff and partners on donor regulations, grant management systems, financial management, procurement, and administrative procedures.
  • Track and analyze all costs incurred under the award; oversee all payments.
  • Monitor program budget and advise senior management on burn rates and other programmatic considerations; provide complete and compliant required reporting; and maintain financial records for all program activities.
  • Overseeing subgrantee budgets and expenditures.
  • Supervise a team of finance and operations staff.
  • Ensure application of documented policies and procedures related to administrative and operational functions in accordance with CARE, host country, and donor requirements.
  • Liaise with CARE’s home office financial, compliance, and field operations teams.
  • Oversee management of sub-offices, vehicle, security, and host country registrations. 

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in finance, business administration (MBA), accounting, or a related field.
  • 8-10 years of relevant senior experience in international development as Director of Finance and Administration, Deputy Chief of Party, Operations, or in a senior management role on large humanitarian or development projects.
  • Demonstrated operational experience and knowledge of one or more of the following: financial management, procurement, compliance, security and/ or human resources management.
  • Experience managing USAID cooperative agreements and/or contracts.
  • Experience working in Sudan preferred.
  • Experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff and teams.
  • Knowledge of Sudan legal and regulatory context.
  • Fluency in English required (spoken and written).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent demonstrated inter-cultural, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to PSHEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Harassment, and Abuse).
  • Demonstrated commitment to principles of Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion (DEBI).
  • Ability to travel within Sudan as required and as security conditions allow.

 

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