The Director of Financial Management and Operations will oversee operations for the project activity offices in Nepal. This includes the oversight of procurement, grants, logistics, human resources, accounting, and finance and records. S/he will be responsible for managing the award budget and preparing financial reports for submission to USAID. S/he will ensure funds expended are compliant with USG regulations and policies. S/he will implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support implementation of award. The position will be based in Kathmandu and report to the Chief of Party and work jointly to effectively lead and manage the project’s essential finance and operations systems for budgeting, financial monitoring and reporting, consultants, and subaward procedures. S/he will provide regular technical support and training to operations and project teams as well as to other partner organizations to help them establish sound, reliable, effective, and efficient financial management systems. S/he will also monitor the grant funds, develop the project’s financial reports to USAID and also work in close collaboration with ADRA International’s home office Finance and Operations staff in order to ensure top quality procedures and reporting. This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

• Experience in project administration with multiple partners
• Demonstrated experience with the finance and administration functions of international organizations
• Proven experience in development and implementation of systems for grants and grant monitoring
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical experience in accounting, administration and operational practices
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience required
• Experience in management and administration of human resources and personnel issues
• Knowledge of USAID funding rules and regulations, financial reporting and disclosure requirements
• Demonstrated skills in negotiations and effective communications with partner organizations and sub-grantees
• Ability to facilitate decision-making processes and to build constructive alliances internally and externally
• Ability to provide technical support and training in finance and administration
• Knowledgeable of logistics and procurements systems for supplies and equipment
• Knowledgeable about information technology systems, including business software

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field. Professional certificate (ACCA, CPA) is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years’ demonstrated experience managing in increasing roles of responsibility, finance procurement, subcontracts/grants management, logistics and/or human resource related matters for international development activities of similar dollar value.