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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world\u2019s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.<\/p>\n
The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi State. Since then, IRC has emerged as a critical partner in addressing the humanitarian crises in the Northeast and Northwest through a multi-sectoral, client-centered and integrated program approach for conflict-affected populations. In Fiscal Year 2023, IRC assisted more than 800,000 displaced people and host communities with interventions in primary healthcare, nutrition, environmental health, protection, education, food security and livelihoods. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and has field offices in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kogi States. With almost 700 staff, and a diverse group of local partners, IRC Nigeria implements programs funded by a variety of institutional donors, UN agencies and private foundations.<\/p>\n
Project Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n Strengthening Quality of Care through Primary Health Care (PHC) is a 5-year and USD 50-100 million activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nigeria. USAID aims to advance PHC, accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC), and improve health outcomes. USAID is committed to support Nigeria\u2019s commitment to achieve sustainable, equitable and resilient health systems through locally led, evidence-driven, and context-specific approaches by strengthening its PHC system and enhancing focused efforts on prevention, detection and treatment at national and local levels.<\/p>\n Job Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will have responsibility for all aspects of strategic and operational finance, acting as the principal finance business partner to the Chief of Party (COP) and other Senior Management Team, as well as conforming to IRC\u2019s financial control environment and CFO standards and objectives.<\/p>\n Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the program, and selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Major Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Leadership and Program Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Establishes program\u2019s finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directs or performs their development, documentation, and implementation<\/p>\n \u2022 Leads start-up immediately upon award, including establishing field offices as relevant, setting up the ERP system, crafting a staffing plan, and preparing for annual workplans and budgets.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ensures that all policies and procedures are compliant with USAID and the IRC policies, procedures, and requirements<\/p>\n \u2022 Maintains strict adherence to USAID cost allowability principles through thorough review and justification of all project expenditures.<\/p>\n \u2022 Enforces internal control policies and procedures<\/p>\n \u2022 In compliance with IRC policies, establishes procedures regarding cash holding limits, cash movements and foreign currency holdings for the program<\/p>\n \u2022 Designs, implements, and monitor systems, procedures and reporting necessary to maintain updated accurate forecasts of cash requirements for meeting future spending, including commitments entered into and which obligate IRC to future spending<\/p>\n \u2022 Closely monitors all financial activities and keep the COP, Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) and Country Senior Management Team advised of all situations which may have a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance<\/p>\n \u2022 Leads the project’s annual budget process and monitors budget execution to ensure adherence to the implementer and USAID regulations<\/p>\n \u2022 Ensures project delivery meets best practices for operational policies and procedures, for their impact and compliance, with a specific focus on AIDAR conformity<\/p>\n \u2022 Supports consortium partners with finance, accounting and administrative matters, maintains collaborative partner relations, and ensures effective delivery of program support when needed<\/p>\n \u2022 Oversees all sub-recipients and sub-grantees\u2019 adherence to USAID, the IRC, and host country policies<\/p>\n \u2022 Oversees development, delivery, capacity building, and monitoring of sub-grantees<\/p>\n \u2022 Directs the preparation and approval of all USAID financial reports in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements and ensures the review of such reports by the COP and IRC headquarters (HQ) prior to submission<\/p>\n \u2022 Manages all procurement activities to ensure smooth and efficient implementation of project activities and minimization of fraud and related risks.<\/p>\n \u2022 Reviews and submits invoices that reflect accurate service delivery, ensuring timely collections within contractually obligated timelines<\/p>\n \u2022 Maintains current knowledge of local Government requirements related to financial matters and ensure compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements<\/p>\n \u2022 Coordinates and leads the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the IRC Finance team and Senior Management Team, supervise implementation of audit recommendations when necessary.<\/p>\n Technical Oversight<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Establishes program finance roles and responsibilities matrix; ensures job descriptions are updated; recruits and maintains qualified staff to perform finance functions<\/p>\n \u2022 Provides oversight of Operations teams, including Procurement, Finance, Grants, Logistics, HR, Security, and Administration support staff<\/p>\n \u2022 Manages all project finance activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by USAID and the IRC HQ<\/p>\n \u2022 Assists with the preparation and revision of project budgets<\/p>\n \u2022 Provides program management and program staff with monthly actual-to-budget expenditure reports and analysis for project funds and facilitate the review and discussion<\/p>\n \u2022 Prepares quarterly accrual reports, expenditure reporting, and burn rate projections<\/p>\n \u2022 Prepares annual and monthly cash budgets based on approved funding<\/p>\n \u2022 Supervises the preparation of Cash Transfer Requests to IRC HQ and ensure that appropriate cash balances are maintained to facilitate program implementation<\/p>\n \u2022 Supervises all project office bank relations and bank account activities including negotiation of fees, interest and currency exchange rates<\/p>\n \u2022 Oversees the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliations<\/p>\n \u2022 Provides program management and program staff with monthly actual-to-budget expenditure reports and analysis for project funds and facilitate the review and discussion<\/p>\n \u2022 Ensures balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly and on a timely basis and review final reconciliations and trial balances with the COP.<\/p>\n \u2022 Any other duty assigned<\/p>\n Staff Management and Development<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Promotes the growth and development of others within the Operations teams and consortium partners by assessing proficiencies, developing and leading targeted learning and training strategy, providing coaching, mentoring and supporting staff, providing vital finance and accounting tools and resources, as well as on the job training<\/p>\n \u2022 Supervises medium to large sized Operations team across multiple sectors and geographical areas by setting clear performance objectives, managing staff work plans, establishing regular performance reviews, championing a positive working environment for professional development, fostering an inclusive and respectful team climate, where all staff are valued and respected and can contribute to their maximum potential<\/p>\n \u2022 Leads the recruitment of program Finance staff, temporary seconded staff, consultants and, support their onboarding.<\/p>\n Job Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 A Masters\u2019 degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA.<\/p>\n Work Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Minimum of ten years of experience in a similar Finance, Compliance, or Operations role for multi-million-dollar health programs – design, implementation and management of health programs- in Nigeria or relevant context, preferably for USAID<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience managing USAID cooperative agreements and overseeing financial management and reporting on USAID-funded programs with international and local sub-recipients and grantees<\/p>\n \u2022 In-depth knowledge of USAID financial management processes, rules and regulations, budgeting and reporting requirements required<\/p>\n \u2022 Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures<\/p>\n \u2022 Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs<\/p>\n \u2022 Significant previous experience working in crisis-affected contexts, preferably in West Africa and\/or Nigeria<\/p>\n \u2022 Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.<\/p>\n \u2022 Capacity to work well under pressure, and the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively cross\u2010culturally is critical<\/p>\n \u2022 Excellent oral and written communication in English and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations<\/p>\n \u2022 Full professional competency in Microsoft Office suite<\/p>\n \u2022 Commitment to gender equality, diversity and inclusion<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to Travel: minimal<\/p>\n **Standard of Professional Conduct:**The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way \u2013 our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.<\/p>\n Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:<\/strong> The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.<\/p>\n https:\/\/careers.rescue.org\/us\/en\/job\/req52109\/Director-of-Finance-and-Operations<\/a><\/p>\nHow to apply<\/h2>\n