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Position Title:International Division Finance&Operations Manager
Duty Station: Boston, MA
Organization:The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:01/09/2015
Description:
The Finance & Operations Manager is a member of the JSI/Boston
International Group. The Finance & Operations Manager focuses on all issues
related to the successful and efficient management of the financial
and
administrative systems for field projects. S/he works closely with Project
Coordinators and the overseas project team to provide daily direction and
support to JSI Bilateral Projects. The Finance Manager works alongside other
project members, such as the Project Coordinator, Senior Advisor and Chief of
Party in all operational aspects of field and project management and financial
aspects of proposal budget development. The Finance and Operations Manager is
based in Boston and is supervised by the Director of Finance and Operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
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Acting as a resource person to
Project Coordinators, Chiefs of Party, and Field Office staff in the areas of
finance, operations, human resources, contracting, procurement, and
administration.
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Serving as the
financial/operational support member of a backstopping team for 3-8 projects.
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Assisting project teams in
trouble-shooting operational challenges as they arise.
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Monitoring, analyzing, and
facilitating discussion around project financial information.
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Developing/refining systems and
tools for project operations management; training staff in their use.
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Training new division staff in
project operational management issues including finance, operations, human
resources, contracting procurement, and administration through both one-on-one
and stand-up trainings
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Providing financial orientations
for new Project Field Staff (Chiefs of Party, Field Office Financial Managers).
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Maintaining an up-to-date and
comprehensive understanding of contracts, cooperative agreements, terms and
conditions, and requirements.
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Traveling to selected field
offices for start-up, close-out, trainings, financial reviews of projects or
general operational support.
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Becoming proficient in and acting
as a resource person for other project staff in JSI's field accounts system,
Budget Tracking System and Financial Status Reports.
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Ensuring consistent
implementation of Accounting and JSI International Division financial
policies/standards, as well as USAID rules and regulations.
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Assisting project teams in
managing partnerships, subawards, and grants and developing related tools and
systems.
New Business Development
Develop and update
resources/tools for proposal budget development; train staff in their use.
Review JSI International Division
proposal budgets before submission to clients.
Work on selected cost
applications.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Business and/or project
management-related degree: Bachelors, Masters preferred
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Minimum of five years experience
as the finance/operations component of a management team for international
development projects, in a backstopping team or overseas
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Strong financial management and
accounting skills
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Good knowledge of USAID rules and
regulations and/or other donors
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Dynamic team player with strong
multicultural communication skills
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Previous training experience
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Strong organizational skills
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Ability to multitask and manage
competing priorities
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Extensive knowledge of Microsoft
Excel and Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Access
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Proficiency in a foreign language
(speaking, writing, reading) preferred.
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Ability to travel
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online
by 01/09/2015.
Mode of application:
Apply Online:
To apply to this position please click the link below and follow the
application instructions below.
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