Finance and Operations Director, Education Practice (NEW)
Quick Apply Full-time 12 hours ago Full Job Description Who We Are IREX is a global development and education organization.
We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world--where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive.
With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and more than 600 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress:
cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.
IREX seeks a qualified Finance and Operations Director to support the Forsah Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Program in the West Bank to enhance the responsiveness of TVET programs and institutions to market needs, thereby enabling them to address key labor demands more effectively.
The Finance and Operations Director will oversee all programmatic aspects, ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget.
Forsah TVET supports technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions to better prepare Palestinians graduates for the labor market, and to productively engage in local and regional economies.
By enhancing TVET institution's capacity to respond to the needs of the private sector, creating partnerships between TVET institutions, private sector firms, and youth in specific sectors, and increasing enrollment in TVET program, Forsah TVET will help supply skilled TVET graduates and create an enabling environment for sustainable supply-demand linkages and meaningful youth participation.
Forsah TVET is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Are you the next member of our team? Your Background & Skills Citizenship of Palestinian Territories or residency with work authorization.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant finance and accounting or administrative field.
Previous experience as a Director of Administration and Finance, Operations Manager, or another senior managerial role on an international donor-funded program.
Demonstrated knowledge of management processes and systems, such as human resources management and development (including performance evaluation), financial management, and management of employee compensation systems.
Ability to compile and prepare financial and budget data in-line with USG rules and regulations.
Experience analyzing budget trends and monitoring funding levels across multiple accounts.
Expertise with procedures required for adequate planning, monitoring, and realigning of complex budgets.
Demonstrated ability to work with host government and cooperating partners in implementing a complex program in the field under challenging circumstances.
Skilled in managing and compiling financial data for reporting and ensuring compliance with all donor requirements.
Ability to successfully manage and develop staff in a multi-cultural setting as demonstrated by past experience.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Excellent computer skills as they relate to financial management.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English is required.
Your Daily Tasks Ensure that the program meets all IREX, USAID and host country regulations and requirements related to USAID funds, accountability, and operations within the region.
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to the project finance, compliance, procurement, and administration functions.
Oversee office internal control structure to ensure ethical and proper management of all office funds.
Track and analyze all costs incurred under the award; oversee all payments.
Monitor program budget and provide required reporting; maintain financial records for all program activities.
Oversee subgrantee budgets and expenditures.
Supervise Finance and Operations team.
Ensure that appropriate financial record-keeping policies and practices are established and maintained.
Ensure that all financial management and procurement is conducted in compliance with IREX policy and U.
S.
government regulations.
Oversee all office expenditures and staff transportation/vehicles; lead human resource management.
Liaise with IREX home office financial, compliance and global operations teams.
Responsible for HR in the country, staff hiring documents, onboarding, and management of personnel files, taxes and payroll and other regulatory deductions and allowances, health and life insurance contract management, and all other benefits in West bank and Gaza.
Other support duties as needed.
We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.
This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world--where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive.
With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and more than 600 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress:
cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.
IREX seeks a qualified Finance and Operations Director to support the Forsah Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Program in the West Bank to enhance the responsiveness of TVET programs and institutions to market needs, thereby enabling them to address key labor demands more effectively.
The Finance and Operations Director will oversee all programmatic aspects, ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget.
Forsah TVET supports technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions to better prepare Palestinians graduates for the labor market, and to productively engage in local and regional economies.
By enhancing TVET institution's capacity to respond to the needs of the private sector, creating partnerships between TVET institutions, private sector firms, and youth in specific sectors, and increasing enrollment in TVET program, Forsah TVET will help supply skilled TVET graduates and create an enabling environment for sustainable supply-demand linkages and meaningful youth participation.
Forsah TVET is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Are you the next member of our team? Your Background & Skills Citizenship of Palestinian Territories or residency with work authorization.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant finance and accounting or administrative field.
Previous experience as a Director of Administration and Finance, Operations Manager, or another senior managerial role on an international donor-funded program.
Demonstrated knowledge of management processes and systems, such as human resources management and development (including performance evaluation), financial management, and management of employee compensation systems.
Ability to compile and prepare financial and budget data in-line with USG rules and regulations.
Experience analyzing budget trends and monitoring funding levels across multiple accounts.
Expertise with procedures required for adequate planning, monitoring, and realigning of complex budgets.
Demonstrated ability to work with host government and cooperating partners in implementing a complex program in the field under challenging circumstances.
Skilled in managing and compiling financial data for reporting and ensuring compliance with all donor requirements.
Ability to successfully manage and develop staff in a multi-cultural setting as demonstrated by past experience.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Excellent computer skills as they relate to financial management.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English is required.
Your Daily Tasks Ensure that the program meets all IREX, USAID and host country regulations and requirements related to USAID funds, accountability, and operations within the region.
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to the project finance, compliance, procurement, and administration functions.
Oversee office internal control structure to ensure ethical and proper management of all office funds.
Track and analyze all costs incurred under the award; oversee all payments.
Monitor program budget and provide required reporting; maintain financial records for all program activities.
Oversee subgrantee budgets and expenditures.
Supervise Finance and Operations team.
Ensure that appropriate financial record-keeping policies and practices are established and maintained.
Ensure that all financial management and procurement is conducted in compliance with IREX policy and U.
S.
government regulations.
Oversee all office expenditures and staff transportation/vehicles; lead human resource management.
Liaise with IREX home office financial, compliance and global operations teams.
Responsible for HR in the country, staff hiring documents, onboarding, and management of personnel files, taxes and payroll and other regulatory deductions and allowances, health and life insurance contract management, and all other benefits in West bank and Gaza.
Other support duties as needed.
We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.
This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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