Deputy Director, Programs in Kinshasa, DRC

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Programs in Kinshasa, DRC.

Position Description:

The Deputy Director, Programs serves as a senior member of the project team, providing leadership in developing management strategies and systems for achievement of all contract/program objectives. S/he advises the Chief of Party on the project’s procurement, finance, and operations functions, working with the technical staff in FHI 360’s Kinshasa office to ensure all project objectives and deliverables are achieved on time and on budget. Specific responsibilities include:

• Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending.
• Monitors the project/program from initiation through delivery.
• Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/program on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Manages, implements, and monitors systems, services, staff and budgets to achieve financial, administrative and programmatic goals.
• Provides timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports to company management and donors as required.
• Prepares and monitors approved budgets for assigned projects. Approves all expenditures relating to budgets.
• Supervise the operations staff (financial manager and administrative assistants). Conduct regular team meetings to establish quality working relationships between the operations team members and other project staff.
• Oversee all C-Change/DRC transaction and procurement activities. Ensure the prompt implementation of financial and contractual reviews and approvals for project activities and prompt review and payment of invoices. Help prepare Scopes of Work for short-term consultants and vendors as needed.
• Participates in management team meetings and other forums.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree, Master’s degree preferred, plus eight years of relevant experience required or equivalent combination of education and work experience; demonstrated experience working with government-funded projects through a variety of funding mechanisms including contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants; Experience working on financial management, analysis and reporting for USAID funded projects; Demonstrated experience in accounting, budget preparation, cost analysis and financial management required; Demonstrated success in supervising staff required; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills; Demonstrated project management and technical skills; Ability to work independently on several projects. Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and international in scope; Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff; Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

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