FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Chief of Party – Operations(DCOP-Ops) for an anticipated USAID-funded workforce development project in Ukraine. This new award will support the upskilling and retraining of Ukraine’s labor force to adapt to the demographic and workforce shocks caused by war. The award will help adapt employers and employees to structural changes in the labor market. The budget is expected to be $50-100 million.

Job Summary:

The Deputy Chief of Party, Operations (DCOP-Ops)has senior level responsibility for all operational, financial and administrative functions of the project. As a member of the project’s senior leadership team reporting to the COP, s/he will keep abreast of all project activities and be responsible forestablishing and maintaining operational systems and staff that meet the needs and expectations of the project and are compliant with USAID, FHI 360 and government of Ukraine policies and regulations. Specifically, the DCOP-Ops will be responsible forensuring effective financial, subaward, human resource (HR), purchasing, contracting, facilities, security and travel systems are in place. S/he will oversee financial and administrative reporting, track compliance with contract administrative requirements, ensure sound accounting practices and procedures are in place and provide regular updates to project and FHI 360 leadership staff on project operations. The DCOP-Ops will participate in regularproject planning and will implement successful strategies to improve quality of service, productivity, and cost efficiency and ensure the best value is obtained for all goods and services.

We anticipate the position to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Employment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and subsequent approval of the candidate by USAID.

This duty station has been designated as high risk or extreme risk and poses a heightened risk or direct threat to personal safety. Applicants should research this location and the associated risks before submitting an application.

Job Description:

• Oversee functions and staff responsible for financial management and accounting, subaward management, HR, logistics, procurement, and security.

• Establish sound and transparent financial, administrative, human resources (HR), procurement and other systems required to support contract implementation.

• Ensure all operational functions are conducted in accordance with FHI 360, USAID and government of Ukraine regulations and policies. Work with FHI 360 Headquarter staff to ensure that such systems are established and managed in accordance with FHI 360 global standards and procedures.

• Participate in annual workplanning and oversee financial planning, budget forecasting, ensuring FHI 360 standards for financial management are maintained.

• Provide regular, high-quality financial information and analyses toChief of Party and FHI 360 leadership staff to inform programmatic decisions. Provide leadership and guidance on critical and complex budget, contractual and administrative matters.

• Oversee the development and administration of subcontracts with local and international partners and establish and oversee systems for monitoring and managing subcontractor financial and contractual performance.

• Oversee the establishment and administration of a USAID-compliant grants, including grants under contract (GUC), working closely with project leadership and technical teams to ensure that the administrative of GUC meets programmatic and contractual requirements and targets. Establish and maintain systems for monitoring GUC compliance and reporting.

• Build capacity of project staff in operational functions as needed. Identify the need for and engage surge support for operational functions when needed.

• Ensuretimely and quality completion of relevant financial and administrative deliverables,reports and other requirements, in accordance withthe award and other applicable USAID guidelines.

• Oversee and/or participate in all audit procedures and ensure that audit findings and recommendations are properly addressed.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, economics, finance, or a related field from an accredited university.

• At least 12 years of experiencein finance, operations and/or administration, including at least 6 yearsin operations-focused leadership positionson USAID-funded projects of similar size,scale and complexity.

• In-depth knowledge of US Government and USAID costs principles, rules and regulations, including for contracts, and their application in program decision-making.

• Experience development, managing and monitoring subcontracts and subgrants (GUCs) under USAID-funded contracts.

• Demonstrated experience and skills in establishing and maintaining systems for financial and operational aspects of USAID projects of similar size, scale and complexityexperience working on US Government contracts strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with partner organizations and international donor agencies.

• Prior experience working in Ukraine or other conflict settings preferred.

• Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.

• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and experience using QuickBooks or another computer accounting system;

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Verbal and written fluency in Englishrequired; proficiency inUkrainian preferred.