Operations / Finance Director (Nigeria Integrated Health Activity) at RTI International - 5 Openings

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach and one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations / Finance Director (Nigeria Integrated Health Activity)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Category: Finance & Accounting
Slot: 5 Openings

Program Description

• The anticipated $250M (est.) USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health Activity seeks to increase the survival and well-being of vulnerable populations and improve health system resilience in priority states.
• The activity will strengthen the development and execution of state-level health and development plans and scale-up high-impact MNCAH, FP/RH, nutrition, malaria and HSS interventions.
• The anticipated activity will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and provide technical assistance in four priority states.

Position Description

• RTI is seeking 5 Operations / Finance Directors to serve in either Abuja or four priority states on the anticipated USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health Activity.
• This position will report to the corresponding State Director and be based in the corresponding state, with travel to state-level implementation areas.

Responsibilities

• Support the State Director in leading all operational and management aspects of the state level activities.
• Serves as a member of the state leadership team, setting a positive and professional tone for the team, collaborating closely with the other team members.
• Develops and maintains effective partnerships with donors, implementers, consortium members, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration.
• Leads the program’s operations function, ensuring sufficient resources and needed skill sets are present to meet the needs of RTI and the activity across task orders/states.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing improvements in work processes.
• Ensure proper administration of the activity and oversee all financial, procurement, sub grants/contracts, and operational areas of responsibility.
• Monitor and review project budget and expenditures, financial forecasts, working with subcontractors to ensure compliance with corporate and USAID regulations.
• Contributes to planning, oversight and coordination of program activities, resource allocation, and financial performance. Responsible for the accuracy of project timelines, tasks, resource requirements, costs, risks, and execution.
• Produces financial and operational reports and updates for deliverable reporting.
• Responsible for grants management process & subcontracts for local organizations, including grant proposal tracking, review, and approval process.
• Collaborates with the State Director to identify and manage risks and participates in the resolution of performance issues with project staff and sub-contractors.
• Assists the State Director in managing all staffing and creating/maintaining a clear organizational structure with specific roles, responsibilities and reporting lines.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant area (Management, Public Administration, Health Policy, Economics) with 12 years of relevant work experience.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience implementing USAID-supported activities that are similar in terms of complexity, scope, and budget.
• Experience in management of large USAID contracts or cooperative agreements ($50M or greater), including developing and managing large budgets.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation policies and procedures related to grants, procurements, and subcontracts and other relevant USG cost accounting standards and USAID rules and regulations.
• Strong demonstrated skills in operations and administrative management, including HR, procurement, logistics, and security.
• Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to work independently and multi-task in high-pressure settings.
• Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff.
• Ability to travel and work in any of the anticipated priority states.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Verbal and written English proficiency is required.
• Experience working in West Africa, preferably in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.