The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. 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 what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

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 – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt Global seeks a Director of Finance and Operations for the anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Value Chain and Markets Linkages activity in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This Activity will focus on using market-based approaches to strengthen agricultural and food system value chains while increasing food security and nutrition in selected priority geographic areas of the country.

The position is anticipated to be full-time and based in Kinshasa. The position is contingent upon the activity’s award and USAID approval.  

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the Activity’s finance and operations and processes and teams, including finance, accounting, operations, grants under contract (GUC), procurement, information technology (IT), and human resources.

• Oversee project financial and operational start-up.

• Ensure all project activities meet with USAID Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

• Ensure application of all Abt Global and USAID documented policies and procedures for finance and operations.

• Oversee financial reports to Abt Global and USAID, including operating and activity budgets.

• Ensure that all financial information is consolidated on time and provided to the Abt home office and COP as appropriate for analysis and dissemination.

Financial Management

• 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.

• Create and maintain financial reporting and tracking systems and provide financial performance updates on project activities.

• Develop and manage project banking procedures and transactions.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with USAID and Abt Global policies, regulations and procedures governing the contract.

• Oversee the development of 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.

Operations Management

• 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.

• Manage implementation of financial, administrative, and human resources policies and procedures that meet project needs and corporate and client requirements.

• Provide ongoing financial administration for 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 Global's 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.

Human Resources & Performance Management

• Oversee all human resources management functions – recruitment, hiring, transition and termination; benefits administration; performance appraisal and ongoing performance management; leave tracking; rewards and recognition; disciplinary processes – in collaboration with the home office-based project team and Abt’s human resources department.

• Supervise all financial, administrative, and operational project support staff.

• Ensure that staff, team members and consultants understand their roles and responsibilities and comply with contract requirements, USAID and Abt Globals’ HR policies and procedures for hiring, performance reviews, terminations, etc.

• Provide training to staff on project procedures and build skill levels of project staff in the areas of finance, administration, and project management.

General 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 Global.

• 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.

• Liaise with the home office-based project team and International Accounting Manager on all operational and financial issues.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 10 years of relevant experience, or PhD + 8 years of relevant experience. Education background in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and at least 10 years of experience leading operations, finance, and administration for large-scale ($20M+) international development programs.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting and managing operations for USAID-funded programs with deep knowledge of USAID Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for contract management. Minimum of 3 years of experience administering USAID grants under contracts.

• Supervisory and/or management work experience including: (1) direct supervision of professional and support staff; (2) quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables; (3) contract management (required); and (4) ability to lead complex programs and motivate multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.

• Experience managing complex procurements and financial transactions on USAID-funded programs.

• Knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures.

• Advanced skills and experience using project accounting, procurement, and budgeting software tools.

• Strong analytical skills, with emphasis on budgeting and financial analysis.

• Fluency in French.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required.

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 and professional development. Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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