Director of Finance and Administration, USAID/Ukraine, New Activity in the Private Sector (NAPS)

The Palladium Group

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Director of Finance and Administration, USAID/Ukraine, New Activity in the Private Sector (NAPS)About Palladium:Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.This Proposal Opportunity:This new activity will serve as USAID/Ukraine's flagship trade and competitiveness project from 2024 to 2029. The award will build on the work of the Competitive Economy Program (CEP), which is scheduled to end in October 2025, and will be a major component of USAID's Economic Stability and Recovery Initiative (ESRI). The new award will work to foster a better business enabling environment, provide support for competitive industries and firms, boost job creation, and increase exports. This is a 5-year project.The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) will oversee all finance, administrative, human resource, and operational activities of the project and a team of support personnel. This includes developing and overseeing finance and accounting systems that comply with USAID requirements and Palladium practices. In coordination with the COP, s/he will develop annual budgets that are aligned with the project work plan. S/he will also ensure compliance with contractual, USAID/USG, and local requirements for reporting, finance, and administration. S/he will also ensure payroll processes and adherence to local human resources policies.*This is a proposal position and is contingent upon award from USAID. *Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all project finances to ensure effective use of resources to achieve project objectives in compliance with all donor requirements.

Ensure completeness of financial, procurement, and HR records retention and security.

Oversee and ensure sound management of human resources, financial management, and procurement and grants functions for the project.

In close collaboration with the grants or activity fund manager, implement Palladium's grant and subcontractor tracking system to ensure the timely and compliant execution of all grant and subcontractor agreements

Oversee HR systems, processes, and documentation according to USAID and Palladium requirements.

Oversee implementation of all operational systems as per USAID and Palladium requirements as well as Ukrainian laws.

Ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and USAID reporting requirements are followed

Ensure that corrective action plans approved by Palladium in response to external or internal audits and other monitoring reviews are implemented as planned and scheduled.

Monitor annual budget and financial projections and develop realistic financial forecasts for proper project planning.

Ensure accurate tracking and recording of project expenditures and development of all required financial, operational, and risk mitigation reports required by the client or Palladium headquarters.

Guide and assist program staff in preparing, revising, and monitoring budgets for ongoing activities.

Travel to conduct due diligence, risk management, and training as required.

Key Competencies Required:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public policy and management, statistics or other related field; master's degree preferred.

At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or business management with a recognized organization, preferably for USAID or other donor-funded programs.

Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large budgets, and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles.

Experience in managing grants under contract for USAID-funded programs of a similar size

Progressively responsible experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, and sub-contracts or sub-awards.

Prior experience in a management role on a USAID funded program highly desired

Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with various stakeholders and grant awardees

Knowledge of Ukrainian labor and tax laws and reporting procedures

Advanced knowledge of computers and MS Excel

Written and spoken fluency in English and Ukrainian.

Professional Expertise/Competencies Preferred:

Microsoft office suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level

Ukrainian Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.Should you require any adjustments or accommodation to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

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