Project Overview and Role
The Director of Operations and Finance is responsible for establishing and maintaining policies and procedures and ensure they are consistent with Palladium’s corporate policies and USAID rule and regulations.
He/she is responsible for communicating and providing training on these policies and procedures to project staff.
He/she is responsible for identifying risks and developing and implementing, in close conjunction with the COP and Palladium’s home office management risk mitigation strategies.
He/she provides direct oversight of accountants, office managers, and procurement specialists.
He/she serves as the primary point of contact for Palladium’s home office for all compliance issues related to finance, HR, and procurement.
Responsibilities Financial:
Serves as the primary reviewer of the imprest and cash balances to ensure proper recording and reconciliation throughout the month
Serves as first reviewer of the monthly invoices
Provides overall management of the imprest
Provides project finance staff with oversight, training and guidance
Establish, monitor, and oversee financial operations both in Abuja and in the State offices
Procurement:
Establish local procurement procedures compliant with USAID regulations and Palladium policies
Oversee field procurement processes
Provides guidance and quality assurance on project-specific procurements
Provides project procurement staff with oversight, training and guidance
Human Resources:
Oversees the onboarding of all CCN staff (activities include determining salary, preparing the contract, and setting up benefits (e.g. insurance), liaises with home office to ensure USAID approvals
Establishes and maintains the salary scale, in line with USAID guidance
Organizes and oversees the performance review process
Oversees leave tracking for CNN staff
Requirements
Candidate should have significant experience in USAID operations and Palladium policies and procedures
Minimum of six years of experience in project management, including financial, procurement, and HR management
Project management and operations experience on multi-year, donor-funded projects.
Demonstrated organizational, writing and communication skills.
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field.
Apply via :
thepalladiumgroup.com
