Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 5,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects. RTI's Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI's experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world.
SG&R’s Governance and Youth Economic Opportunities (GYEO) Division works on improving governance practices at the national, regional, and local levels that promotes development, ensures equitable access to resources, and delivers effective services that meet people’s basic needs. GYEO also focuses on ensuring that best practices at the local and regional levels inform national policy reforms and contribute to strengthening democratic decentralization processes, foster sustainable economic growth, job creation, and increased standards of living. Our comprehensive, evidence-based economic and workforce development programs help to create employment opportunities for youth, women, and disadvantaged populations in developing countries, building local capacity to design and implement systems that align education and training systems with employer needs.
Program Description:
The USAID Civic Engagement (CE) Activity will strengthen Ethiopia's civic fabric by supporting collective action by civic actors to advocate to and engage constructively with government in order to create more inclusive, accountable, and citizen-responsive policy and governance processes. CE seeks to strengthen Ethiopia’s civic fabric by supporting collective action by civic actors to advocate to and engage constructively with government in order to create more inclusive, accountable, and citizen-responsive policy and governance processes. The anticipated program will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and provide programming in a number of regions and local governments.
Position Description:
RTI is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) for the Civic Engagement (CE) Activity. The FAM will be responsible for finance, operations, and grants management for the activity and ensure compliance with USAID and RTI policies and procedures. This position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Position is contingent upon award and funding. Local Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Oversees the project’s financial management and preparation and submission of financial statements, budgets, and other cost-accounting reports.
Ensures adherence to USAID and RTI financial and accounting policies and procedures consistent with various laws and regulations.
Manages projection of monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditures and prepares pipeline estimates. Anticipate, evaluate current and emerging financial risks, develop, and implement mitigation strategies.
Manage the Grants Fund in line with USAID rules and regulations and RTI policies.
Review day-to-day grant financials using RTI’s robust Grants Management System, a central repository and document archive, including pre-award/application documents, signed grant agreements, modifications, and documentation monitoring capabilities.
Oversee the procurement of goods and services and be the delegated signature authority to execute Third Party commitments.
Support compensation benchmarking, salary adjustments and negotiations.
Supervise finance and operations staff or consultants.
Be part of the Operations Start-Up team.
Closely coordinate budgeting and financial management activities with RTI Home Office as needed.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience.
Certified Public Accountant is preferred.
Demonstrated excellence in financial and analytical skills.
Familiarity with USAID financial regulations, grants under contract regulations, and other donor and governmental requirements.
Experience in grants/subcontract management highly preferred.
Demonstrated strength in general business administration and leading financial management in an organization.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels in the organization.
Demonstrated success in managing and leading a team and collaborating with interdepartmental teams.
Working knowledge of MS Office applications and familiarity with automated accounting systems; QuickBooks are preferred.
Ability to travel and work throughout Ethiopia with difficult terrain/conditions at times.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
Work experience in Ethiopia required.
This vacancy is archived.