Pakistan The Director of Administration and Financial Management, IMEC

In June 2011, MSI was awarded the Independent Monitoring and Evaluation Contract (IMEC). On IMEC, MSI will provide verification, monitoring and evaluation, reporting throughout Pakistan, and across all projects that USAID is supporting. The goal is to assess whether USAID resources are well-spent and achieving desired results and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the administration of programs, regardless of the implementation mechanism.

Position Summary: The Director of Administration and Financial Management for IMEC will work closely with the Chief of Party to ensure the effective overall management of the administrative, financial and personnel aspects of the project.

Please note: This is an unaccompanied position

Responsibilities: • Responsible for day to day project implementation, including management of all financial and administrative aspects of the project, including procurement, grants, sub-contracts, accounting, IT, logistics, human resources, transportation and administration; • Supervise a team of expatriate and local finance, grants, procurement and administrative professionals; • Develop training plans; facilitate and do performance appraisals, assist in developing strong, yet flexible procedures and systems; • Mentor and supervise staff to ensure compliance with personnel and safety manuals; • Assist with quarterly and annual reporting for the entire team; • Support the Chief of Party in budget planning and monitoring; • Maintain timely and accurate financial information; • Work closely with MSI partner and sub-contracting organizations; • Maintain responsibility for all financial reporting to MSI HQ and USAID, in coordination with the Chief of Party; • Assure clarity of MSI/USAID Policies and Regulations; • Oversee – through subordinates – all administrative, procurement, logistics, travel, and protocol systems; • Ensure that IMEC recruitment methods comply with MSI standard operating procedures as well as USAID/Pakistan mission directives; • Provide support services necessary to promote efficient/cost- effective program operations; • Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications: • Prior experience as head of finance and administration on USAID funded contracts; • In depth knowledge of USAID rules, regulations and reporting requirements; • Experience establishing and rigorously monitoring financial anti-corruption systems for USAID funded development programs, along with a strong personal attention to detail and the highest standards for honesty and transparency in financial management; • Understanding and prior management of HR, IT and other administrative functions; • Prior experience in Pakistan or a similar high conflict/corruption country strongly preferred; • Experience hiring and managing a team of local finance, IT, HR and other administrative staff; • Management experience at the Deputy Chief of Party level or equivalent, • Experience in a role that regularly acts as Chief of Party in the absence of the CoP is desired; • Understanding of monitoring and evaluation helpful; • Must be willing and able to be based in Islamabad, with travel to field offices as required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com