Director of Finance, USAID/El Salvador Social Emotional Learning and Student Retention

AIR is seeking a Director of Finance for an anticipated USAID-funded education project in El Salvador.  This activity will address the education needs of learners aged 10 to 18 years, focusing on the student retention in priority zones. The project seeks to incorporate new, innovative solutions on how to improve equitable access to quality education, including ensuring the continuity of learning for all children by reinforcing the resilience of the education at the learner, school, institution, and institution levels.

AIR’s IDD strives to improve the quality of life in developing countries by using rigorous research and evaluation to enhance education and social development. We work across a wide range of topics including workforce development, agriculture/food/nutrition, early childhood development, education, refugees and migration, social protection, water/sanitation/infrastructure, and women’s empowerment in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America as well as the Middle East. The IDD generates policy-relevant evidence through rigorous monitoring, evaluations, and research; helps improve program design through continuous learning and adaptation; and works with local organizations and governments to build sustainable solutions based on evidence.

 

The is a full-time position based in El Salvador. Citizens of El Salvador are encouraged to apply. This is a proposal position and is contingent upon award.

 

 

About AIR:

 

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

 

 

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The responsibilities for the position include:

 

The Director of Finance will provide overall financial support to the program and report to the Financial Analyst/Project manager in HQ. Responsibilities will include:

• Initiating, developing, maintaining, and revising policies and procedures for the general operation of the finance and compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct
• Establishing internal control systems as well as accounting and financial reporting protocols for local subcontractors, working with AIR’s internal auditing system and Financial Director
• Supervising activity financial staff and program budget matters
• Managing accounting and disbursement needs
• Verifying that procurements comply with USAID and AIR’s financial guidelines in addition to the El Salvador policies
• Instituting and maintaining an effective finance and compliance training program for the project and its subcontractors
• Develop capacity and train staff and partners on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices, and U.S. Government rules and regulations.
• Ensuring adherence to management policies and assuring timely financial reporting to USAID
• In collaboration with the COP, oversee, manage and guide the day-to-day activities of the project, with emphasis on subcontract management, facilities and general administrative operations of the program
• Oversee grant management

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Financial Management, or another relevant field
• At least 8 years of experience in financial management and compliance of development activities with increasing levels of responsibility
• Extensive knowledge in compiling and preparing financial and budget data in line with USG rules and regulations
• Experience analyzing budget trends and monitoring funding levels across multiple accounts
• Expertise with procedures required for adequate planning, monitoring, and realigning of complex budgets
• Experience administering grants under contract
• Skilled in managing and compiling financial data for reporting and ensuring compliance with all donor requirements
• Experience working in El Salvador required

 

 Skills:

• Proficiency in English is required
• Excellent computer skills as they relate to financial management

Disclosures:

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

 

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

 

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