Operations & Compliance Manager

AMIDEAST, an international non-profit organization in the West Bank and Gaza, is a seeking full-time dynamic and qualified candidate for its USAID funded education program-Model Schools Network (MSN) Program. AMIDEAST is recruiting for the following position based in its office in Ramallah:
 
Operations & Compliance Manager (OCM)

The OCM will be responsible for managing the finance, procurement and logistics, while ensuring compliance with USAID policies and regulations.  This will be a senior position and a two-year appointment.

Position Responsibilities: 
The Operations and Compliance Manager will be based in Ramallah and receive general supervision, administrative guidance, and day-to-day supervision from the Chief of Party.  Specifically,

the OCM will have the following duties:

-Overall responsibility for MSN operations (Procurement, logistics, Finance & Administration) and compliance matters.
-Supervise Administrative and Finance officers and procurement staff within the operations and compliance department, including assuring they remain productive, engaged, efficient, supported and informed to complete their jobs as effectively as possible.
-Oversee local procurement activities, including needs identifications, solicitation and analysis of quotations, bid tenders, supplier selection, and contractor selection.
-Review and improve systems and procedures in support of facilities upgrade subcontracting and service procurement, recommending modifications as appropriate.
-Work with partners to assure compliance with AMIDEAST & USAID rules and regulations.
-Responsible for ensuring program compliance to USAID policies and regulations regarding, vetting, visas, permits, contractual agreements, and submission of reports.
-Oversee all financial and accounting aspects of the MSN project in accordance with USAID and AMIDEAST regulations, policies, procedures, and systems.
-Manage accounting and financial operations for the MSN project, supervising all accounting records and conducting pre-award assessments and financial checks in accordance with USAID regulations.
-Assists the COP in all financial monitoring of program component costs, including preparation of budgets and associated cooperative agreement modifications.
-Contribute procurement, financial and administrative input into the annual workplan, monitoring and evaluation plan, quarterly reports and any other planning instruments utilized by the project or headquarter.

Minimum Qualifications and Required Skills

-Bachelors degree (master is preferred) in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
-At least 6 years of experience handling procurement and/or finance for USAID funded projects.
-Strong management skills required with demonstrated experience in supervision
-Expertise in procurement of equipment and supplies for large, complex projects.
-Experience in financial management
-Knowledge of USAID policies, rules, and regulations.
-Fluency in English and Arabic.

Please send a cover letter indicating the specific position and resume to [email protected] Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Closing date for applications is 5:00pm, Saturday, October 30, 2010.