Description
AFinance & Administration Director, USAID Nigeria Feed the Future Value Chains Activity:
Abt Associates:
Admin & Office:
- Abuja Full Time
- NGN Confidential
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The World at Abt
Solving the worldâs most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of whatâs possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints â joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.Â
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within â we look after people around the world, and weâll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Nowâs your chance.
The OpportunityÂ
The F&A Director will report to the Chief of Party (COP) and oversee the compliance in finance and administration of project activities.Â
This position will be full-time, based in Abuja, Nigeria, and is contingent upon award.
Core ResponsibilitiesÂ
Ensure that project budget projections, expenditure, tracking, and reporting are in accordance with Abt and USAID project requirements, procedures, and practices for compliance and audits. Develop and manage project banking procedures and transactions. Oversee the development of financial reporting and tracking, administrative and operations management systems and processes required to support project implementation, ensuring compliance with USAID and Abt policies and regulations. Oversee the administration of grants Manage the provision of operational support to project activities, ensuring that project senior management and program staff have the support required to implement planned activities. Provide ongoing financial administration to the project including approvals of purchase requisitions, local consultant agreements, and vendor invoices. Oversee procurement efforts for the project including selection and negotiation with vendors, and management of subcontractors on the project in compliance with USAID and Abt Associates procurement regulations. Supervise institutional subcontracts with assistance from the home office project team. Guide the administrative team on aspects of project annual work planning, and ensure that quality operational plans, budgets, and reports are submitted as per contract agreements. Oversee all human resources management functions â recruitment, hiring, transition and termination; benefits administration; performance appraisal and ongoing performance management; leave tracking; rewards and recognition; disciplinary processes â in collaboration with the home office-based project team and Abtâs human resources department. Supervise all financial, administrative, and operational project support staff. Provide training to staff on project procedures and build skill-levels of project staff in the area of finance, administration, and project management. Contribute financial reports to monthly and quarterly reporting processes, to enable the COP to provide regular status and progress reports to USAID and Abt Associates. In collaboration with the COP, coordinate with the home-based project management team to assure that all managerial and administrative matters are communicated, and actions comply with the provisions of the Contract and with USAID.
What We Value
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
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