RTI’s International,Director Of Operations Jobs in Rwanda

ugh implementation
of projects funded by USAID, DFID, DFAT and other donors and clients.

• Work closely with technical leads and Senior
  Finance Specialist, to monitor project activity against the
  contract.  Provide advice regarding the intersection of
  administrative, logistical and technical work, engaging appropriate
  corporate contractual and financial resources for non-routine issues.

• Support the development of annual work plans,
  performance milestone plans, and associated budgeting.  Support the
  USAID review and approval process, with close collaboration with the
  COP. 

• Work closely with project leadership to ensure
  the timely and quality reporting of all program technical and financial
  deliverables in accordance with USAID guidelines.

• Ensure that contractual and internal approval
  requirements (waivers, task orders, and approval memos) are met, and prepare
  justifications supporting those actions in coordination with project
  leadership and business support groups

• Monitor budget analyses/reports and project
  cost reports/invoices against contract requirements, implementation
  progress and general cost reasonability; alert management team to
  necessary contractual or management actions based on that review (e.g.,
  LOE or line item reallocation, need to improve T&M contract
  performance, etc.)

• Assist in the identification, recruitment, and
  management of consultants and subcontractors; perform the actions
  necessary to initiate appropriate contractual mechanisms.

• Additional specific tasks and duties to be
  assigned as necessary to fulfill deliverables

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance,
  accounting or relevant discipline and 15 years of relevant work experience
  (or equivalent education and experience) including proven experience in
  management or administration of USAID-funded projects of similar size and
  complexity. Proven leadership, organizational, and human resource
  management skills successfully managing and coordinating large and
  disparate work groups. 

• Strong USAID financial, contractual or grants
  management required including provision of in-country training and support
  to field-based project staff. 

• Strong oral/written communication skills and
  ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of
  internal and external stakeholders. 

• Excellent planning, organization and problem
  solving skills.

• Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant.

• Experience managing sub-awards.

• Prior experience in East Africa is strongly
  desired.

• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams
  to deliver impact within agreed timelines.

• Excellent communication skills and ability
  (verbal and written).

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability.

• Fluency in English is required.