Finance & Operations Manager – John Snow, Inc

USAID Advancing Nutrition is the Agency’s flagship nutrition project, led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), and a diverse group of experienced partners. Launched in September 2018, USAID Advancing Nutrition implements and provides technical support to nutrition interventions across sectors and disciplines for USAID and its partners. The project’s multi-sectoral approach draws together global nutrition experience to design, implement and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition. Committed to using a systems approach, USAID Advancing Nutrition strives to sustain positive outcomes by building local capacity, supporting behavior change and strengthening the enabling environment to save lives, improve health, build resilience, increase economic productivity and advance development.The USAID Mission in Uganda provided USAID Advancing Nutrition with a scope of work (SOW) to begin programming in Uganda with a June 2021 to June 2023 performance period. The overall purpose is to support the Government of Uganda to reduce micronutrient deficiencies by improving the quality of diet through strengthening compliance to food fortification standards, enforcement, and monitoring. USAID Advancing Nutrition will engage stakeholders such as the National Working Group on Food Fortification, Private Sector Foundation of Uganda, civil society, regulatory agencies like the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, the Ministry of Health, Uganda Bureau of Statistics, and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives to implement and support actions to strengthen food fortification for public health impact. There are three key objectives:

• Increase the capacity of the public sector to enforce and the private sector to comply with food fortification standards and regulations.
• Strengthen partnerships and stakeholder coordination to support innovations in food fortification.
• Strengthen social accountability approaches to promote and monitor coverage and consumption of fortified food.

SUMMARY
The Finance and Operations (F&O) Manager oversees all aspects of day-to-day implementation of financial and operational processes governing USAID Advancing Nutrition program in Uganda. They will play an essential role in successfully, executing and maintaining effective and accountable processes and procedures. The F&O Manager will collaborate closely with technical advisors across the project and with members of the F&O team in the U.S. office. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing all financial, operational, and contractual aspects of USAID funded projects and experience in start-up/close-out activities. The F&O Manager will report to the Chief of Party and oversee a local finance & operations staff. This position is expected to be based in Kampala, Uganda. Qualified local candidates are preferred, and salary will be commensurate with experience. The expected salary range is equivalent to FSN-Level 10 (101,498,750 – 152,234,620 Ugandan Shillings).

USAID Advancing Nutrition is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The F&O Manager will be an experienced manager who:

• Oversees all financial, administrative, security, travel, transportation, information technology, communication, procurement, human resources, office operations, and equipment for USAID Advancing Nutrition.
• Provides the Chief of Party with financial and operational guidance to support the efficient and compliant implementation of project activities.
• Supervises the finance and operations team.
• Leads the development, tracking, analysis, and revision of annual budgets; uses sound business judgment in assuring reasonable and necessary spending for successful implementation.
• Creates, implements, and monitors financial processes to ensure that field expenses meet generally accepted accounting principles, JSI policy, and USAID rules and regulations.
• Reviews and approves all payments to staff and vendors using QuickBooks voucher system; submits monthly field accounts to the U.S. office and reconciles bank statement on monthly basis.
• Oversees the timely and accurate preparation and submission of monthly cash flow requirements.
• Monitors budget spending and conducts financial analysis related to project expenditures, financial obligations, and other financial activity.
• Ensures that all project activities are implemented in accordance with USAID financial and contractual regulations, JSI policy, and Ugandan law.
• Ensures efficient office operations to create a safe and effective office environment.
• Oversees procurement and contracting process to ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, JSI policy, and ensure proper documentation.
• Oversees all HR functions, including compliance with local labor and tax law, timesheet documentation, staffing, safety and security, benefits administration, and other HR policies.
• Travels domestically to project sites (up to 25%), and internationally as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field.Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of related work experience in financial and operational management; 5 years in a senior management role on USAID funded projects.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrated experience successfully leading financial and operational activities.
• Extensive experience in financial and operational management, and USAID rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and make programmatic recommendations.
• Solution-oriented when faced with problems and seek/provide clear feedback to ensure contractual compliance and fulfill technical/programmatic requirement.
• Strategic planner with ability to design and implement systems to achieve long-term vision.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Superior management, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience working in Cognos and QuickBooks
• Experience opening and closing local offices.
• Experience successfully implementing safety and security polices and process.
• Languages: Professional proficiency in English required.

Travel:
Ability to undertake field travel (up to 25%)