Finance Director

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. 

Project Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Finance Director for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Afghanistan. The overall goal of the Afghanistan Market Based Jobs for Peace program is focusing on integration of internally displaced persons, returnees, former militia fighters, women and youth into the economy in rural and peri-urban areas of Afghanistan. The Finance Director will be responsible for managing administrative, financial/accounting, and procurement processes, including compliance with U.S. Government (USG) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Finance Director will report directly to the Chief of Party.

Expected Outcomes:

• The project demonstrates effective financial management and compliance with client and Creative regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Provides effective training and awareness to project staff on financial management, compliance, and fraud, abuse and waste mitigation regulations, policies, and procedures; and
• Manages subcontractor awards and payments in line with client and Creative regulations, policies, and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead project's administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, finance and compliance, and property management;
• Ensure that project implementation is in accordance with USG regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the Contract; and
• Ensure all procurement processes are fair and transparent, reviewing financial compliance, and monitoring GUC and subcontract implementation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least a Masters' degree in business, economics, finance, international development, or a related field (or, alternately, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five additional years of relevant experience);
• At least five (5) years' financial management and operations experience on USG-financed projects in Afghanistan; and
• Experience managing grants is desired; and
• Experience with implementing USG-financed contracts.

Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Position contingent upon donor funding.