Operations and Finance Director

Chemonics International seeks an Operations and Finance Director for the USAID-funded Trade, Investment, and Finance Activity in the West Bank and Gaza. The project seeks to drive transformative impacts for the Palestinian sector through increased trade and exports and position the Palestinian economy for growth. The Operations and Finance Director will manage the operations and finances of the activity and supervise the grants, finance, human resources, and administrative staff. The Operations and Finance Director must have at least seven years of experience working on donor-funded projects in the West Bank and Gaza and/or the wider region. Candidate should have proficient English skills and be well-versed in issues related to economic resiliency and stability, new market opportunities, supply chain logistics, local and foreign direct investments, and inclusive access to finance. This position will be based in Ramallah. We are looking for dynamic individuals with a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 

 Responsibilities 

• Support the COP and DCOP to develop, implement and maintain key management systems that will support project planning, financial management, and personnel management  
• Serve as a link between the technical team, including the chief of party, to help inform the design and implementation of financial, administrative, and subcontract activities 
• Manage program accounting and country-level financial reporting including drafting all budgets. Manage bank accounts including bank reconciliations. Provide financial analysis for project leadership and USAID. Prepare and submit monthly accounting reports to Chemonics Washington and respond to questions from the Chemonics Washington accounting unit and project management unit 
• Support the office manager as needed with recruiting, hiring, developing project policies and benefits, as well as managing leave, performance assessments, and separations 
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, client regulations, and the local governing laws (e.g. Field Office Guide to Field Accounting and Compliance, Field Office Procurement Handbook, Personnel Policy Manual, FAR, AIDAR, etc.), and make recommendations on strengthening procedures 
• Analyze and streamline processes in the project office, provide training and capacity-building to project staff on an ongoing basis on project administration and implementation 
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the COP 

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Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field 
• At least seven years of experience in administrative and financial management of complex programs of similar size and complexity. Previous long-term operations experience strongly preferred 
• Excellent understanding of USAID rules, regulations and Chemonics policies on financial management and operational oversight  
• Demonstrated skillset in financial management and operations procedures and policies, procurement, subcontracting, client relations, compliance, and human resources 
• Relevant experience managing diverse teams and demonstrated capacity in building staff skills and ensuring quality control of project operations and deliverables 
• Demonstrated versatility, leadership, and integrity 

• Regional development experience in the Middle East and North, specifically in the West Bank and Gaza, is required 
• Understanding of country context is required 
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity  
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills in English required. Arabic fluency advantageous

Please complete and submit the following form with your CV and cover letter attached. Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only finalists will be contacted.    

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