Central African Republic: Finance and Administration Manager, Bangui - FINAN01278-00001

THE ORGANIZATION

If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front row seat to the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

We are a nonpartisan institute chartered by Congress to tackle the world’s toughest problems. Working in conflict zones around the world, our staff advise and support community leaders, government officials, and the military – to promote knowledge and practices that prevent, mitigate and resolve violent conflict. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers. The Institute is headquartered in Washington DC with staff working in 22 different countries, at any given time up to 20% of the staff could be deployed working in the field.

JOB BRIEF

The Finance and Administration Manager will oversee finance, procurement, administration, and logistics for the Bangui Office. This is a full-time (40 hour/week) position for five months based in USIP’s Bangui Office. Occasional domestic or regional travel may be required.

This is a Fixed-Time Term Personal Services Contractor position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage CAR budgets and financial planning;
• Process invoices;
• Reconcile receipts and cash advances
• Provide cash analysis for all CAR programs;
• Oversee all CAR finances;
• Manage financial documentation for the CAR Office;
• Oversee all contract management;
• Provide regular financial reports on all CAR programs to USIP HQ and to funders;
• Serve as the main point of contact for the monthly budget meetings with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS); provide support to ECCAS financial reporting as needed (monthly financial reports and advance requests);
• Ensure the continuous compliance, implementation, and development of all financial and administrative policies and procedures;
• Ensure proper internal controls are observed at all times;
• Streamline office processes to increase operational efficiency and productivity;
• Ensure all activities related to event finances are performed;
• Develop and maintain respectful and strong working relationships with all staff and partners;
• Provide regular staff training on financial policies and procedures;
• Travel to USIP events to assist with financial management, or delegate and manage such tasks;
• Perform other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in French and proficiency in English
• 3-5 years of experience in a financial/administrative role for an international organization
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining strong working relationships with partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; and Internet-based financial databases
• Strong coordination, communication, and collaboration skills.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:

1. Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary history.
2. Cover letter
3. Resume

For questions about this position please email recruitment@usip.org. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address. Due to the high volume of candidates, only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. While females are strongly encouraged to apply to this position, it is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EducationPreferred

• Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

SkillsRequired

• French

BehaviorsPreferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

To apply for this position, please use the following URL:
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