Operations Associate at USAID

The Operations Associate will be actively responsible for providing operational support for all programme implementing activities. Some of these include; planning, budgeting and execution of activities as stated in the work-plan or as agreed with the programme and other stakeholders. The Operations Associate will report to the Malaria Technical Advisor and also liaise regularly with the MC country office on Finance duties which covers both the National and state offices and focus on all Admin and Logistics functions in the National office.

Other Responsibilities Include:

•          Implementing MC-MAPS financial and operational policies as directed by the MC Country office finance team.

•          Assisting the Malaria Technical Advisor in planning and developing budgets for national level MAPS activities.

•          Reviewing financial reports and retirements from the State offices as well as monitor advances and expenditure.

•          Providing logistical support for short term consultants; some of which includes; organizing meeting, workshops and travel arrangements.

Qualified candidates should possess the following:

•          Candidates must have a degree in Accounting with a minimum of three years’ working experience in a similar environment preferably an international donor funded project.

•          S/he must be competent in the use of any two of these accounting soft-wares; QuickBooks, PS Financials, Peachtree and MYoB. Excellent communication and organizational skills is required for this position.