Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Closing date: 17 Feb 2019
Finance and Operations Manager, USAID/E-Governance and Anti-Corruption Project, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Company Profile:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program to national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Proposal Summary:
USAID is planning a multi-year E-governance and Anti-corruption project in BIH. The project seeks to diminish corruption by automating processes. This includes advancing the implementation of e-signature and interoperability among governmental institutions and the implementation of e-services, enhancing and making more transparent electronic public procurement system, and giving the stakeholders, civil society organizations and the general public tools for monitoring and scrutinizing government activities.
**Please note: Only citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina are eligible for this position
Position Summary:
MSI seeks candidates for Finance and Operations Manager (FOM) position. The FOM will facilitate efficient and effective financial and administrative operations of the project. S/he will support the Chief of Party in managing financial, personnel, operational, procurement, and security matters and will ensure full compliance with USAID and MSI policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight to administrative aspects of project including finance, accounting, procurement, human resources, and IT systems.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant standards including conformity with USAID requirements and MSI internal regulations and development of good practice standards.
- Ensure that all costs incurred are reasonable, allowable, and allocable.
- Oversee grants, sub-contracts, and commodity procurement in in line with USAID regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations, including but not limited to project registration and taxation, and act as liaison with government agencies regarding project related matters.
- Track budgets, monitor expenditures and ensure proper cost control.
- Contribute to the overall program planning, monitoring, and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant subject such as finance and accounting, business administration or other relevant area. Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum of eight (8) years professional experience in international development with at least four years of experience in leadership positions managing development project operations.
- At least three years of experience managing operations and financial administration of USAID funded projects.
- Strong leadership and communication skills and ability to manage and be flexible in difficult and challenging circumstances.
- Experience overseeing procurements and service contracts in compliance with donor regulations, with knowledge of USAID regulations.
- Native fluency in local languages and spoken and written fluency in English required.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
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