Description

Overview RTI International / Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization. We combine these powerful capabilities with those of our partners to co-create smart, shared solutions for a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient world. Based in North Carolina, USA, RTI is one of USAID’s top implementing partners. A commitment to making meaningful change energizes our 6,000 staff who deliver results across eight international development sectors and in more than 80 countries. IDG’s International Education Division supports education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, The LEGO Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other donors and clients. Project Description The aim of the anticipated USAID/Pakistan Foundational Learning Activity is to enhance student learning outcomes in reading and math and to prevent school dropout by enabling teachers, head teachers, and local education administrators to improve the quality of education. Position Description RTI is seeking a Finance & Administration Director (FAD) for the anticipated USAID/Pakistan Foundational Learning Activity. The FAD will be responsible for overseeing all financial management, procurement, HR, communications, logistics, security, and field operations on the project. This position is expected to be in Pakistan and will report to the Chief of Party, although the exact location is TBD. Responsibilities Oversee the project’s financial, human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology, and reporting functions to ensure compliance Oversee preparation and submission of financial statements and other cost accounting reports to RTI and USAID Ensure adherence to RTI and USAID financial and accounting policies and procedures Oversees subcontracts to local partners Provide training and guidance to field and subcontract finance managers and COP on managing project expenses to annual work plan and contract budgets, as needed Coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project Provide leadership and support during project start-up and close-out with regard to setting up the project office, bank account, operations and logistics, staff administration, etc. Ensure appropriate systems and cost effective, timely procedures such as cash management, vendor payments, and budgeting are in place to properly disburse, account, budget and report project funds and have the proper internal controls Ensure budget and workplan alignment with other program leadership Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 12 years or a Master’s degree in business administration, or a relevant field and 10 years’ experience Progressively responsible experience implementing projects that are similar to this activity in terms of complexity, scope, and budget. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of USAID policies and procedures. Experience working on international education programming preferred, including experience working with Ministries of Education, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders that work in education programming. Experience with public-private partnerships and external relations preferred Experience supervising finance and administration staff Experience with project management, financial planning, accounting and auditing, procurement, as well as results-oriented grants management, including financial planning, monitoring of grant compliance and management and the establishment of internal controls Familiarity with USG Cost Accounting Standards Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff. Experience working in Pakistan. Pakistani nationals strongly encouraged to apply. Verbal and written fluency in English required

Responsibilities

Oversee the project’s financial, human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology, and reporting functions to ensure compliance Oversee preparation and submission of financial statements and other cost accounting reports to RTI and USAID Ensure adherence to RTI and USAID financial and accounting policies and procedures Oversees subcontracts to local partners Provide training and guidance to field and subcontract finance managers and COP on managing project expenses to annual work plan and contract budgets, as needed Coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project Provide leadership and support during project start-up and close-out with regard to setting up the project office, bank account, operations and logistics, staff administration, etc. Ensure appropriate systems and cost effective, timely procedures such as cash management, vendor payments, and budgeting are in place to properly disburse, account, budget and report project funds and have the proper internal controls Ensure budget and workplan alignment with other program leadership

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree and 12 years or a Master’s degree in business administration, or a relevant field and 10 years’ experience Progressively responsible experience implementing projects that are similar to this activity in terms of complexity, scope, and budget. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of USAID policies and procedures. Experience working on international education programming preferred, including experience working with Ministries of Education, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders that work in education programming. Experience with public-private partnerships and external relations preferred Experience supervising finance and administration staff Experience with project management, financial planning, accounting and auditing, procurement, as well as results-oriented grants management, including financial planning, monitoring of grant compliance and management and the establishment of internal controls Familiarity with USG Cost Accounting Standards Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff. Experience working in Pakistan. Pakistani nationals strongly encouraged to apply. Verbal and written fluency in English required