FINANCE DIRECTOR
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI
UMCOR is seeking a Finance Director in Port-Au-Prince. The purpose of UMCOR’s
Haiti mission is to provide emergency response, early recovery and transitional
development assistance in the affected regions of Haiti. The Financial Director’s
primary responsibility is to provide overall financial leadership for Haiti mission. The
Financial Director’s primary responsibility is to provide overall financial leadership for
the Haiti mission. The Finance Director for UMCOR Haiti is accountable and reports to
the UMCOR Treasurer, through the Comptroller UMCOR-NGO while also amenable to
the Head of Mission for Haiti. Primary Responsibilities: Finance: Generate and
maintain all budgets for various donors. Ensure budgets are spent according to donor
requirements. Prepare realignments, and final financial reports to donors. Oversee and
approve all payments by cash and wire transfer. Maintain proper cash controls, and
review all bank reconciliation. Generate monthly financial statements and send it to
HQ on a timely basis. Ensure finance department and UMCOR Haiti meet GAAP
standards, and all donor requirements related to finance. Review policies and
procedures, and recommend revision as necessary. Prepare and allocate payroll and
fringe benefits for international and national staff. Oversee the tracking of project
contracts and payments. Track all expenses by donor, and office. Conduct field audits.
Work with external auditors and prepare all reports, representation letter, and
management letter response. Analyze and project estimated expenses by office. Ensure
all offices and staff have adequate coverage in budgets. Oversee cash flow projections.
Oversee cash requests to individual offices, and preparation of cash request for HQ.
Participate in Senior Management Team. Contribute to policies decisions, and
decisions related to overall goals of UMCOR Haiti. Provide training to Finance staff,
and assist in staff developing necessary skills to make them eligible for advancement.
Procurement: Oversee procurement department and maintenance of centralized
procurement activities. Review and oversee update of procurement procedures. Ensure
all staff is following, and using uniform contracts, invitations to bid, and other related
forms. Monitor bid selection process. Participate in bid selection committee. Oversee
maintenance of all vehicles and equipment. Ensure records are accurate and updated.
Inventories are performed on periodic basis. Oversee safeguarding of all assets.
Perform any other tasks as directed by the Treasurer of UMCOR. QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required; five plus years experience in accounting
including preparation of complete financial statements (balance sheet and income
statement) is required. Written and oral communication skills in English and French
required. Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and audit preparation as well as
familiarity with U.S. Government and other institutional donor compliance issues is an
asset. Ability to use DDI, AccPac and ADP software is helpful. Must possess
functional and generalist expertise as well as strong interpersonal, organizational,
analytical, and computer-related skills. Prior experience with NGO in the region highly
desirable. TO APPLY: Submit your cover letter (notes) and resume through our
website at http://jobs-
umcor.icims.com/umcor_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1183&mode=view or fax to
UMCOR’s Headquarters in New York at 212-870-3593. Application deadline is
2/12/10. UMCOR is seeking qualified candidates for immediate deployment. No
telephone inquiries please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thanks for your interest in UMCOR.
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LOGISTICS & PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI
UMCOR is seeking a Logistics and Procurement Coordinator in Haiti. The purpose of
UMCOR’s Haiti mission is to provide emergency response, early recovery and
transitional development assistance in the affected regions of Haiti. The Logistics &
Procurement Coordinator works under the UMCOR Haiti Head of Mission and Finance
Director to lead the logistics and procurement operations related to all UMCOR Haiti
programs. Essential functions: Logistics and Procurement Coordinator supports
operations in UMCOR Haiti, including relief items distribution and monitoring in
emergencies. Logistics responsibilities involve fleet management, assets management,
warehousing, personnel travel management, safety planning and staff movement
monitoring, and IT equipment and mail server maintenance. Procurement
responsibilities entail the formulation of contract strategy, procurement planning and
the coordination of the overall procurement process. Staff management includes a team
of national staff and multiple field offices. The position is based in Port-au-Prince with
regular travel to field offices. Primary responsibilities: Assessing and leading the
logistical and procurement needs/dept. of the mission in order to meet emergency
response, early recovery and transitional development programming, as well as mission
operational capacity. In collaboration with Program/ Field Coordinators and Managers,
routinely assessing the security situation in Haiti and briefing the Head of Mission on
human safety and security planning and management. Maintaining a routine presence
in UMCOR’s field offices to understand program needs and to support field operations.
Providing strategic guidance on logistics and procurement operations to UMCOR’s
units and field offices as well as to local partners and stakeholders. Managing and
maintaining UMCOR’s vehicle fleet, warehouses and communications equipment,
including networks and servers. Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of UMCOR assets
as well as service and supplier contracts. Supervising national Logistics Officer(s) and
Procurement Coordinator(s) in UMCOR Haiti’s Head Office and Field Offices.
Managing the implementation of sound procurement practices to minimize costs.
Evaluating UMCOR’s procurement policies/ procedures and recommending changes
where applicable to enhance the procurement process. Developing a consolidated
supplier base to meet current and future service and commodity needs. Negotiating and
managing all contracts and agreements for assigned services and commodities;
obtaining legal advice on service and contractual issues as necessary. Analyzing and
forecasting the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities and
services. To establish and implement warehouse procedures and administration
according to UMCOR standards including stock checks as outlined in the guidelines.
Ensuring logistics and procurement compliance with UMCOR’s standards, policies and
procedures. To produce on a monthly basis logistics reports including: Procurement
report, Fleet management report, Stock report and Assets list. Responsible for
developing and implementing efficient UMCOR logistic support systems to all site
program and operational activities. To establish and maintain an UMCOR logs filing
system to include all equipment manuals, maintenance schedules and logs
documentation e.g. way bills. QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of progressive logistics
and procurement experience, preferably with international humanitarian
organizations. Cross-functional business team environment experience preferred.
BA/BS degree in Logistics/ Materials Management and/or equivalent. A solid
background in leading and managing multi-faceted logistics and procurement in both
emergency response and early recovery stage programming via pro-active systems, staff
and dept. development, while working in an insecure environment. Strong
procurement, logistics, networking, management and financial skills required. Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English (and French preferably) required.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others.
Must have strong human resource management skills. Experience in working in
insecure environments is essential. Experience in working with faith-based
organizations is a plus. TO APPLY: Submit your cover letter (notes) and resume
through our website at http://jobs-
umcor.icims.com/umcor_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=1252&mode=view or fax to
UMCOR’s Headquarters in New York at 212-870-3593. Application deadline is
2/12/10. UMCOR is seeking qualified candidates for immediate deployment. No
telephone inquiries please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thanks for your interest in UMCOR.
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SENIOR BUSINESS PROPOSAL/PRICING ANALYST I
WASHINGTON, DC
AED seeks a Senior Business Proposal/ Pricing Analyst I for our Bids and Proposals
Department. Driven by Passion. Guided by Respect. Focused on Results. We believe
these values are essential to the Academy for Educational Development’s (AED) ability
in making a difference in individual lives. The Academy for Educational Development
(AED) is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to addressing human
development needs in the United States and throughout the world. The Senior Business
Proposal Analyst I will be responsible for the complete development of complex
financial proposals. In addition, s/he will be responsible for the preparation of
subcontractor cost proposal packages and negotiations with subcontractors, proposed
employees and consultants. The Senior Business Proposal Analyst will also be
responsible for cost negotiations with clients both as a prime contractor and as a
subcontractor, and any other submissions as required by AED’s technical team or the
client. This individual must have strong bid/ development skills as well as actual hands-
on past experience in preparing project budgets. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s or
equivalent work experience required; Minimum six years experience in cost proposal
development, financial analysis, and contracts negotiation; Grant proposal development
experience desirable; Knowledge and understanding of the Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR), AIDAR, Labor, Education, Health and Human Services, U.S.
Information Agency as well as such multi-lateral banks as the World Bank, Asian
Development Bank, Inter-American Bank, etc.; Knowledge, understanding, and
experience working with the U.S. Agency for International Development regulations
and handbooks required. TO APPLY: Interested applicants should apply online with a
resume with cover letter referencing position #CB9472. Please visit our website at
http://www.aed.org. We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only
those selected for interviews will be contacted. Individuals responding to job postings
are considered applicants if you meet the following criteria: (1) have expressed interest
through the Internet, email or other related technologies, (2) are considered by the AED
for a particular position, (3) possess the basic qualifications for the position and (4) do
not at any point remove yourself from consideration. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
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FINANCE MANAGER
MALAWI
Abt seeks a Finance Manager for a USAID-funded Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS)
project based in Africa. The Finance Manager will provide overall project support and
will be responsible for the financial administration of the project. Specific
responsibilities include: Assure the development and monitoring of project budgets,
accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with
the COP/DCOP and the Contract Administrator at Abt/Bethesda. Per USAID and Abt
Associates guidance, assure that the project maintains the highest administrative,
financial, and operational standards for compliance and audits. Manage the logistics
and procurement of supplies and equipment in compliance with USAID and Abt
Associates procurement regulations. Responsible for Human Resources requirements
with respect to local employees, following the local labor law, and USAID salary
scales, and compliance with Abt Associates' Human Resources policies and procedures
for hiring, performance reviews, terminations, etc. Perform recruitment of needed staff
to assure the smooth flow of work. Perform oversight of inventory management;
establish weekly system for basic office supplies, maintain up-to-date information on
all inventory and oversight of inventory transfers as directed by USAID, with
documentation of transfers. Manage and administer subcontracts, consultant
agreements, and other agreements. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree (required);
Master's Degree preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other
relevant field. 10 years of relevant professional experience in financial management of
large international projects including experience managing USAID projects.
Demonstrated experience in logistics, procurement and supply chain management.
Familiarity with compliance of USG Cost Accounting Standards and the ability to
manage large budgets, managing logistics and procurements. Demonstrated experience
managing public health programs in Africa. Excellent writing, computer, and
organizational skills. This position is contingent upon successful award of a proposal.
TO APPLY: Please visit Abt Associates website http://jobsabtassociates.icims.com/ and
apply to position number 2010-4085. You can find out more about Abt Associates, Inc.
exciting projects and work environment at http://www.abtassoc.com/
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