EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives.

EDC seeks a Deputy Chief of Party -Operations (DCOP-OPS) for an anticipated USAID-funded workforce development program in Jordan.

The DCOP-OPS will oversee the overall finance, accounting, and contract and grants management functions of the project team.  Responsible for all operations, including administration, logistics, procurement, grants, budgeting, finance, compliance, and property.  S/he will provide support necessary to ensure that all program and technical staff operate within approved budgets and in compliance with applicable U.S. government cost accounting regulations and EDC policies and procedures.  The DCOP-OPS is responsible for ensuring all procurement and grant processes are fair and transparent, reviewing financial compliance, and monitoring Grants Under Contract and subcontract implementation.

 Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage finance, accounting, grants and contract management, and operations staff;
• Ensure project expenditures are consistent with approved budgets, project contract requirements and U.S. Government cost accounting principles;
• Oversee project accounts in accordance with EDC policies and processes and ensure that monthly project accounts and financial reports are submitted on time;
• Ensure that project operations are in full compliance with local labor, tax and other laws;
• Finalize and submit field account replenishment requests;
• Manage field staff payroll;
• Prepare weekly/monthly financial performance reports highlighting: Budget status and ‘burn rate’ against the annual work plan and forecast; obligated funds, commitments and advances; changes in schedule and/or contract modifications; and delays against delivery timetables as related to subcontracts, purchase orders, or grants;
• Oversee the grant management process;
• Monitor subcontractor terms of performance;
  
• Lead annual training on financial and grant administration; and
• Other duties, as appropriate.

Education:  Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field is required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of managerial experience in the administration of similar international programs;
• Knowledge of USAID procurement and grants management rules and regulations;
• Practical experience in grants, contracts management and accounting;
• Knowledge of Jordan’s procurement laws and regulations;
• Demonstrated experience managing project start-up and close-out as well as audit preparation, registration and deregistration;
• Evidence of excellent management, communication and organizational skills;
• Strong analytical and computer skills and demonstrated proficiency with relevant applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, various financial analysis platforms); and
  
• Track record of attention to detail; adherence to highest ethical standards; and ability to manage timelines.

 Language:  English fluency (written and spoken) is required. Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is desired.

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and has Affirmative Action Plans for Women and Minorities and for Disabled Workers and Veterans. EDC is a smoke-free workplace.