DAI – USAID PFMA – Director of Finance and Operations

DAI – USAID PFMA – Director of Finance and Operations

SCOPE OF WORK

Jordan Public Financial Management and Administration Activity (PFMA)

Project Background:

The PFMA aims to work in partnership with USAID/Jordan and the Government of Jordan (GOJ) to improve Jordan’s revenue system and enhance their budget management process. The PFMA will build the capacity of the Jordanian Ministry of Finance and other government institutions to modernize the revenue collection system, encourage compliance—including making it easier for taxpayers to comply with tax obligations—upgrade public procurement management, and improve budget planning, preparation, and execution. Key objectives include: 1) improving the revenue raising system; 2) streamlining the budget management process; 3) optimizing public expenditure management; and 4) implementing crosscutting Public Financial Management reforms such as interventions to address COVID-19. Through a combination of technical assistance, capacity building, and facilitation, tangible and measurable results are expected during the anticipated five-year duration of the activity.

Position Description:

Oversee project finance, HR, grants, operations, and administrative teams ensuring adherence to DAI policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance team, human resources (HR) and administrative team, and procurement and grants teams to achieve program objectives and ensure compliance in all matters.
• Serve as part of the program’s senior management team and provide tools and information that the technical teams need to conduct their work (including, but not limited to: budgeting, tracking, financial progress reporting, and higher-level analysis of data produced by the Finance and Procurement sub-teams).
• Act as the primary point of contact for DAI home office Project Manager on all home office requests related to finance and operations.
• Supervise the Finance team in preparation of the monthly financial field reports, bank reconciliations, and other project finance tasks.
• Take the lead on the preparation and submission of quarterly financial reports and other reports required under the contract.
• Work with the Chief of Party to review and analyze budget estimates for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency.
• Establish and maintain compliant financial reporting records per record management policy and field manual.
• Provide oversight of all procurement processes, including determining procurement requirements, to identify and ensure the most appropriate procurement methods to ensure transparent processes are utilized.
• Oversee overall program grant implementation to ensure proposal and budget feasibility and grant activity schedule, equipment and material procurement standards are upheld as outlined in the PFMA grants manual and Field Operations Manual (FOM).
• Review all grant and procurement activities for compliance with program policies and USAID regulations.
• Oversee the final review and close out of grant and procurement activities.
• Ensures use of the grants and procurements management system (in TAMIS).
• Establish project administrative policies in accordance with USAID rules and regulations, DAI policy, and Jordanian law, and train PFMA staff accordingly.
• Oversee all administrative matters, including the recruitment and management of operational, procurement, finance, and administrative staff.
• Oversee the HR coordinator to ensure compliance with DAI policies, the PFMA contract, and U.S. Government requirements for personnel management.
• Provide mentorship and capacity building to the Operations Team members.
• Other duties as requested by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, or similar related field.
• 12+ years of experience in program operations, financial management, procurement and/or grants.
• Solid knowledge of USAID policies and procedures for program implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic environments and achieve development outcomes.
• Strong communication, management, and team-work skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a willingness to take initiative and be proactive.
• Strong English writing and speaking skills required.

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