Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) - Finance and Operations

HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL / NEPAL

Helen Keller International (HKI), an international NGO working in nutrition and food security, HKI currently is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) - Finance and Operations for a 5-year, USAID funded Suaahara II project. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. 

This is a full time position based in the central office and reporting to the Chief of Party. The DCOP-F/O will be responsible for all aspects of financial project management, coordination of all financial activities, especially management of the sub-granting process. S/he should have extensive experience working on USAID funded projects in the areas of financial management, accounting, procurement, grants and contracting, auditing, human resources, as well as having extensive knowledge and expertise in USAID rules and regulations governing all aspects of financial. S/he will ensure quality funding application and donor reporting submissions and sub-grant compliance across all program areas.

EDUCATION:

• A university degree in business administration, accounting, or finance is required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in a field related to accounting, finance, or operations with international NGOs in a similar capacity as this position. This includes at least five (5) years of experience as a supervisor of Finance and Administration on USAID projects, and have a thorough understanding of USAID rules and regulations.
• Prefer multi-faceted background which closely matches the duties of this position (experience with finance, grants, procurement and contracting, HR and administration, and compliance).
• The candidate should have extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of: financial management, grants management (in the forms of cost reimbursable grants, fixed obligation grants, and contracts), procurement and contracting, human resources and administration, and USAID grant rules regulations in all the aforementioned areas.
• The candidate should have extensive experience and understanding of accounting practices and procedures, records management, and audits.
• Previous experience working in a consortium setting will be an added value.

SKILLS:

• Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy with a very demanding workload and in a culturally sensitive environment.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and accounting software.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with civil society organizations, donor staff, project staff, beneficiaries, and headquarters staff.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, ability to work well in a team environment.
• Previous work experience implementing development projects in rural settings thru partnership.
• Fluency in English is required.

Qualified & interested individuals should email a cover letter and CV, with the full address and contact number of three references to: nepal.recruitment@hki.org.  

Applications must be received by COB, September, 08, 2015.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Helen Keller International is an equal opportunity employer.