Director of finance Afghanistan

Chemonics seeks a director of finance to help lead and manage the anticipated USAID-funded Afghanistan Regional Agricultural Development Program (RADP-South). This program will aim to foster economic growth for farmers and agribusinesses through increased productivity and production in target regions; strengthen market access and increase the profitability of small and medium agribusinesses; build food security and support the adoption of licit crops, with a focus on wheat, livestock, and other value chains; and increase women's participation in high-value agricultural value chain activities. The director of finance will ensure compliance with USAID/Afghanistan regulations. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in accounting or finance, or ability to practice as a certified professional accountant required
  
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible financial experience managing accounting and finance components of large donor-funded programs, particularly in transitional, Islamic, or post-conflict countries
  
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, including direct supervision of a diverse team of professional accountants and financial management staff
  
• Experience setting up the accounting and finance functions for large USAID-funded projects
  
• Ability to manage grants under contract funds
  
• Familiarity with USAID project accounting requirements
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  
• Willingness to live and work in Afghanistan
  
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Dari or Pashto preferred

Application Instructions:

Please send electronic submissions to AfghanistanRADPDF@chemonics.com by August 31, 2012. Please list the position title in the subject line and include a CV, cover letter, and three recent professional references. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "RADP-South - Director of Finance" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors