Abt Associates, a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the field of international development, seeks qualified candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded Health Reform project in Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, management, and direct supervision for the project’s finance and operations staff.
• Oversee the development of administrative and operations management systems and processes required to support project implementation, ensuring compliance with USAID and Abt Associates policies and regulations, and terms of the project contract/agreement.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with senior project staff.
• Oversee the human resources function for the project.
• Support the startup, general operations, and closeout of the project.
• Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the project, providing guidance and technical assistance to financial management personnel.
• Create and maintain financial reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on financial performance of project activities.
• Provide ongoing financial administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices.
• Manage the timely submission of the monthly field expenses (ROVs) to the headquarters office.
• Oversee the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements.
• Develop and implement accounting and reporting systems for project expenditures, and provide guidance and training to project staff and partners on financial procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) Master’s Degree (desirable) in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or other relevant field.
• At least 8 years of professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-funded projects.
• Significant experience managing and supervising financial, administrative and procurement personnel.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets, contracting, procurement, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to work well on teams.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases.
• Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDARs).
• Familiarity and experience with Ukrainian finance, accounting, and HR regulations and procedures.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget and financial analysis.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

To apply, please email your cv to [email protected] specifying the position in the subject line. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.