Associate Director, Finance & Operations

Job Summary: The Associate Director, Country Finance and Operations, will establish, oversee and ensure compliance of all financial and operational functions for the U.S. Department of State-funded STRengthening Infectious Disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) project in Jordan. The Associate Director, Country Finance and Operations will manage, prepare, administer and direct the control of the budget for the STRIDES project in Jordan and manage the activities of the finance staff. In addition, the position will provide oversight of country operations, including procurement, logistics, asset management, facilities, and administrative systems. He/she will review and approve recommendations for financial planning and control, as well as operational planning and controls, provide relevant fiscal information to the executive management team and develop and manage internal financial audits. The role will also oversee internal operational reviews to ensure compliance and efficiency. This position will provide leadership and technical guidance for compliance with U.S Government rules and regulations governing the STRIDES project in Jordan. She/he will select, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of financial and operations functions in Jordan. Accountabilities: Manages the operational and strategic functions of the finance department to ensure compliance and efficiency among country offices. Develops, reviews and analyzes monthly financial reports and budgets - actual and forecast Provides recommendations and consults with management on financial projects and compliances supporting country offices. Develops and implements process improvement plans for department to ensure financial controls and operational procedures. Participates and provides financial reporting for annual budget planning, audit reviews and assessments. Builds and trains staff on financial policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and client relationships. Provides strategic leadership and oversight of all country operations, including procurement, logistics, asset management, facilities, travel, and administrative systems, ensuring operations enable timely, compliant, and high-quality program implementation. Leads country-level procurement strategy and planning, ensuring alignment with approved workplans, budgets, and donor requirements; oversees complex, high-value, and high-risk procurements in coordination with FHI 360 HQ. Manages operational risk management, identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, compliance, and security risks; advises the Country Project Director on risk exposure and mitigation strategies. Partners with technical and program leadership to ensure operations planning is fully integrated with technical priorities, assessments, field activities, and surge or emergency response needs. Applied Knowledge & Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems. Strong knowledge of finance, operations, and internal control systems in U.S. Government–funded projects. Demonstrated experience managing procurement, logistics, and administrative systems in an NGO or donor-funded environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills. Excellent and demonstrated project management skills. Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and work will with others. Problem Solving & Impact: Works on problems of complex scope that require in depth evaluation of data and various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, for obtaining results. Decisions made generally affect company operations and may jeopardize overall business activities. Supervision Given/Received: Manages staff to meet departmental and organizational strategic goals. Accounts for the budget, procedures, and training of staff to achieve results. Develops and recommends solutions to management meet internal and external needs of the company. Reports to the Finance Director within the OCFO. Education: Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent. Experience: Minimum of 8+ years finance management experience (including 3+ years of line management experience) required. Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff. Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluency in Arabic is required. Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO) on U.S. Government funded projects, including contracts, strongly preferred. Knowledge of U.S. Government rules and regulations governing contracts required, and experience establishing and overseeing financial and operational systems which comply with these regulations. Prior experience managing both financial and operational functions (procurement, logistics, administration) on donor-funded projects is strongly preferred. This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. 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FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org. FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.