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Director Of Administration And Finance, Growth Oriented Local Development (GOLD) Project, Bosnia And Herzegovina


Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary: 
MSI seeks a Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) for an upcoming USAID-funded local governance and local economic development project in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH).  The project will focus on strengthening municipal government capacity to support local economic growth and encourage local businesses and new investment; improve the regulatory environment for business and new investments; provide vocational training; and promote community participation in local economic development plans and projects.  

Position Summary:
This full-time, multi-year position will be based in Sarajevo with required in-country travel to participating communities. The DAF will report to the Chief of Party and be responsible for logistical and administrative support to a diverse project team, personnel, and ensuring that administrative, financial, contact, procurement, and grants activities are carried out in a manner consistent with the objectives of the project and in compliance with USAID regulations and MSI policies and procedures. 
Responsibilities:
• Management and oversight of project finance and administration;
• Ensure appropriate design, scopes of work, terms, monitoring, implementation, and reporting of the work of grantees, sub-contractors, and short tern consultants;
• Manage project start up, hiring, and personnel;
• Manage project start-up and support initial work planning;
• Establish procedures for financial operations, banking, and reporting;
• Oversee and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports;
• Establish and oversee procedures for procurement, sub-contracts, and grants to assure transparent project activities, open competition, and good business practices;
• Provide training, mentoring, and oversight of national staff to improve their professional capacities;
• Serve as acting Chief of Party when necessary and in that role represent the project before USAID and project stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in international development, public administration, business, finance, or another relevant field preferred;
• At least 5 years of management and similar experience in other donor-funded activities; previous work experience with USAID projects preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and engage a diverse staff in multiple locations and foster teamwork and cooperation;
• Experience overseeing grants and finances on similar USAID-funded field projects;
• Knowledge of Bosnia and Herzegovina business, economic development, and investment policies and practices is useful;
• Previous experience in projects supporting local economic development, local governance, assisting small businesses, developing public private partnerships, or supporting private investment is highly relevant to the DCOP participating in the substance of the GOLD project; 
• Strong public presentation, writing, and reporting skills;
• Knowledge of Bosnian, Serbian, and/or Croatian languages preferred;
• Must be fluent in English with strong writing skills. 

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

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