Finance and Administration Manager

Location: Peshawar
Company Name: DAI

DAI is seeking to hire a qualified Finance and Administration Manager for an anticipated $10-25 million USAID-funded activity to develop a fully digital, efficient and transparent land record. The activity will be implemented in select Newly Merged Districts in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The land record will help improve land management and local planning, mitigate land disputes, support enabling conditions to access credit and improve the ability of the Government to provide services to its citizens.

Position description/summary:

We are looking for candidates with expertise in leading compliant finance and administration activities for USAID-funded projects in Pakistan. Additional expertise includes:

• Providing oversight to financial management, compliance and accounting systems for USAID requirements and regulations;
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams to implement compliant and efficient financial management and accounting systems for USAID-funded development projects; and
• Promoting a productive work environment through clear communication of procedures and training and oversight for more junior staff members.

Qualifications:

• More than five (5) years of relevant experience and skills related to area of specialization;
• Proven track record working effectively in multi- disciplinary teams on development projects and building counterpart capacity, preferably in the Newly Merged Districts;
• Fluency in English required, and Pashto language skills strongly preferred;
• University degree in relevant discipline, Master’s degree preferred;
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to Peshawar and throughout the Newly Merged Districts; and
• Excellent strategic writing, editing, and speaking skills.