EDC’s International Development
Division (IDD) focuses on three major areas: literacy and basic education,
youth livelihoods and workforce development, and health. Another key strand of
EDC’s international work focuses on helping countries expand economic
opportunity and build civic society.
EDC works with governments,
agencies, and other partners in 35 countries to develop programs that are
respectful of c
ultural traditions and beliefs. The international division
comprises six regional centers coordinating EDC’s work in West and Central
Africa, East and Southern Africa, North Africa and the Middle East, Latin
America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and South and
Southeast Asia.
EDC is preparing for a Youth
Leadership for Agriculture Activity is to increase economic opportunities for
hundreds of thousands of Ugandan female and male youth ages 10 to 35 in
agriculture-related fields in order to increase incomes and build
entrepreneurship, leadership, and workforce readiness. The capacity of selected
workforce institutions and value chain actors will be strengthened to ensure
sustainability of youth outcomes.
Director of Finance and
Administration: The Director of Finance and Administration will manage
administrative, financial, and procurement processes including compliance with
USG rules and regulations. The Director of Finance and Administration must have
the following minimum requirements for this position:
· Minimum of eight years’
experience in administrative and financial management of largescale, complex,
international development assistance programs developing and managing large
budgets, with relevant IT applications, demonstrated expertise and excellent
track record in management, finance, accounting, and office operations.
· Minimum of a Master’s Degree in
Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field, or a
Bachelor’s degree and accounting professional certification with 10 years’
relevant experience.
· Must have strong English
written and oral communication skills
To Apply: Interested applicants may send resumes to
IDDJobs@edc.org. Please list the position and region to which you are applying
in the subject line of the email.