Country: Honduras
Closing date: 03 Feb 2020
Overview
Since 1963 and in 148 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that designs and delivers technical and management solutions in agriculture, economic growth, and resilience to promote economic prosperity and social inclusion.
Director of Operations, Transforming Market Systems, *Honduras*
ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking a Director of Operations for the USAID-funded Honduras Transforming Market Systems (TMS) Project. The objective of TMS is to foster competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems that provide increased economic opportunities that incorporate poor, marginalized Hondurans and reduce incentives to migrate. The Director of Operations will be expected to provide overall financial and administrative management, including ensuring that interventions comply with USAID regulations and Honduran laws.
Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and day-to-day management of the finance, internal audit, grants and operational functions within the project and build internal project capacity to implement effective finance, grants and administrative systems.
• Develop, refine and implement operational systems and processes, ensuring compliance with most recent USAID and ACDIVOCA regulations and policies, and organize appropriate trainings and orientation systems for all staff.
• Maintain communications with the Chief of Party (COP), key staff and partners to understand project operational needs, serve as point of contact for all operational concerns and ensure effective performance.
• Oversee transaction and procurement activities, including those that directly benefit grantees. Ensure the prompt implementation of financial and contractual reviews and approvals for project activities.
• Provide direction and guidance to local and subcontractor staff on compliance agreement, procurement standards/requirements, as well as related ACDI/VOCA policies and USAID regulations.
Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 7 years of experience managing the finance, operations, procurement, and grants of similar projects of similar size and scope, of which 5 years was on a USAID funded project.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a team.
• Demonstrated management, administrative, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish, English required.
Please apply online at www.acdivoca.org/international-jobs. No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.
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