Project Background:

CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for Finance Director for an anticipated project supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress (FFPr) program in Pakistan. The FFPr program aims to improve agricultural production and expand trade of agricultural products in developing countries through the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities. The anticipated project will be a five-year project which aims to increase productivity and trade of livestock products through increased quantity and quality of livestock feed and improved feeding practices.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide sound financial and administrative oversight to the project
  • Supervise finance and administrative teams, including accounting, procurement, and other admin functions, as assigned
  • Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports in coordination with senior project staff
  • Ensure that project operations are in compliance with all USDA and CNFA policies and procedures
  • Create, maintain, and implement financial reporting, tracking systems and controlling procedures
  • Oversee processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices
  • Support the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements
  • Perform other duties as required

Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
  • At least 8 years of working experience including managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USDA-funded projects required
  • At least 5 years managing and supervising financial, administration and procurement staff required
  • Solid knowledge and familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards, and a good knowledge of Federal and USDA Regulations required
  • Fluency in English required, and knowledge of a second language preferred.

Job Details

Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Degree Title:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
8 Years (At least 8 years of working experience including managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USDA-funded projects required)
Apply Before:
Apr 02, 2018
Posting Date:
Mar 07, 2018

CNFA - PATTA

N.G.O./Social Services · 51-100 employees - Islamabad, Lahore

CNFA - PATTA

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