Haiti Financial and Administrative Manager

Position: Financial and Administrative Manager

Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Duration: 6 Months

About RI: Established in 1990, Relief International (RI) is a leading global humanitarian organization that transforms adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. RI bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Position Summary: Relief International (RI) is currently recruiting a Project Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Haiti for the Construction of Permanent Shelter Houses on the Caracol EKAM site in the Cap Haitien Development Corridor Shelter Program. The program will serve to meet the backlog of shelter that exists as a result of the 2010 earthquake by increasing IDP access to safe, durable and affordable housing within development corridors in Haiti. The Financial and Administrative Manager will be responsible for the administration and accounting of the project.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Work closely with key personnel to implement, improve and maintain financial management policies, systems, structures, and procedures for the program. • Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office through supervision and management. • Plan and supervise work of the program-related finance staff including tracking and monitoring of procurements and expenditures, and establish and maintain an office purchasing, inventory, and requisition system. • Prepare project budget vs. actual reports on a regular monthly basis. • Monitor the project budget. • Assist project officers in ensuring compliance with RI procurements and field accounting policies and procedures, compliance with donor agreement and audit requirements. • Work closely with project officers over the project implementation planning and cash flow projections. • Make sure that financial records and backup documentation is ready for internal and external audits. • Works closely with HQ finance team and internal and external auditors.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment. • Background in Accounting • At least 5 years experience in construction accounting, billing, and invoicing • Experience working on projects funded by international organizations is desirable

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application Procedure: For consideration please submit all of the following: a detailed CV, cover letter, salary history, and a list of 3 previous supervisors (including email address, mailing address, and telephone number) to Human Resources, Relief International. Email to: hremergency@ri.org. Subject line must include: Financial and Administrative Manager—Haiti.

How to apply:

Application Procedure: For consideration please submit all of the following: a detailed CV, cover letter, salary history, and a list of 3 previous supervisors (including email address, mailing address, and telephone number) to Human Resources, Relief International. Email to: hremergency@ri.org. Subject line must include: Financial and Administrative Manager—Haiti.