ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues. Inspired by its namesake Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock combines scientific and technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to deliver market-based solutions that improve lives around the world. Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources across the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Winrock is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager (F&AM) to lead a dynamic team in implementing an anticipated $10-25M USAID-funded project to improve community advocacy against gender-based violence (GBV), prevention of violence for at-risk people and GBV survivors, and increase the ability of public and private service institutions to protect and respond to GBV survivors as well as those most at-risk of GBV. 

The F&AM will be responsible for managing and overseeing project finances and operations while supervising the project’s procurement, finance, grant, and administrative staff based in Dhaka. In undertaking these responsibilities, the F&AM will work under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and in collaboration with the Deputy Chief of Party. In addition, the F&AM will coordinate and work closely with Winrock home office to respond to requests regarding project finances, operations, procurement, grants/subcontracts, security, and compliance matters.   

The position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Coordination 

• Train and supervise local operations, administrative, grants, HR, and finance staff in operational procedures and monitor work to ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations and Winrock procedures as laid out in the Winrock project manuals.   

• Oversee operations and finance personnel performance in close communication with the COP.    

• Oversee operations ensuring timeliness, compliance with USAID and Winrock requirements, and cost principles in the procurement of goods and services.   

• Formulate and implement policies and practices in line with Winrock regulations and Bangladesh laws.   

• Monitor grantmaking operations, including any required capacity development for sub-grantees.   

• Develop purchase order contracts with proper quotations, selection memos in place, and background checks through Lexis Nexis as laid out in Winrock’s Finance, HR, Procurement and Security Manuals.   

• Prepare consultant agreements, performing due diligence in checking salary information, education credentials, and background checks per Winrock’s consultant guidance.   

• Review and approve payments prior to obtaining the COP’s approval. Ensure all supporting documentation is in place and contractual requirements are met before proceeding with payments.     

• Monitor contracts to ensure consultants, subcontractors, or local vendors (as appropriate) are working within their Level or Effort and Period of Performance. Monitor contractual compliance to ensure services and/or goods are delivered within deadlines.  

• Supervise the daily financial operations of contracts including cash management (payroll, disbursements, and log), banking issues, and payment procedures ensuring compliance with the Winrock Field Office Finance Manual. Communicates with the Winrock accountant to resolve any questions as needed.   

• Lead the preparation of the Field Office Voucher (FOV) ensuring all vouchers and supporting documentation is clear, and approvals are attached. Prior to submission to the Home Office Accountant, ensure Quickbooks is clearly labeled, and expenses charged to the proper project accounting charge-codes as instructed by the Home Office accountant.    

• Work closely with the technical team to monitor financial obligations to ensure budget availability and allocability.   

• Work with the Home Office in close communication with the COP to prepare accurate budget burn-rate projections and monitor expenditures using the project’s budget tracker.   

• Supervise the management of project office assets and furniture ensuring the administrative staff follows the Winrock property manual procedures such as tracking, inventory management, release forms, and labeling of all property;   

• Supervise and coordinate project security for the project’s office with Home Office, Director of Security, and COP.   

• Ensure office and project security is enforced.   

• Ensure all program events are properly coordinated and all approvals in place before proceeding.    

• Travel as required to project sites/offices. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND: 

Education: Academic degree required in finance, business, logistics, or other relevant degree, and/or specialized training/certification.  

Experience:     

• 7+ years of experience of which a minimum of 5 years must be direct USAID project management experience. 

• Minimum 3 years previous experience managing teams and building the capacity of junior staff. 

• Extensive knowledge of USAID regulations and policies (including 2 CFR 200)   

• Experience with grants programs. 

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; Experience with Quickbooks desired.   

• Prior experience with contingency planning.    

Skills/Knowledge:       

• Strong knowledge of financial management and reporting and procurement processes. 

• Strong organization and prioritization skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail. 

• English and Bangla oral and written fluency.    

• Previous experience working in Bangladesh or South Asia is required. 

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