Iraq: USAID/IGPA Ninewa Investment Facilitation and Business Development Proposal - Operations Manager

SCOPE OF WORK

Proposal

USAID/IGPA Ninewa Investment Facilitation and Business Development

LTTA

Operations Manager

Period of Performance

TBD

Estimated LOE (in working days)

LTTA

Location:

Erbil, Iraq

Project Background:

The USAID Iraq Governance Performance and Accountability (IGPA) program seeks to increase employment through demand-driven private sector-led economic growth in Iraq, with a major focus on Ninewa Province. IGPA aims to work with private sector firms, with a focus on Ninewa Province, by providing targeted technical assistance to identify and overcome specific business access to finance constraints to make these firms investment-ready. The objective of this task order is to increase employment and economic opportunities by helping the private sector, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and, as appropriate, larger, developed businesses located in and near Ninewa province, attract investment. This activity will work with existing USAID funded programs, government institutions, and the private sector to promote increased competitiveness and investment opportunities for Iraqi businesses.

Role’s Purpose:

The Operations Manager will oversee all administrative and project operations for the Ninewa Investment Facilitation and Business Development office. He or She will work closely with IGPA’s Baghdad office to ensure smooth project operations and compliance with USAID regulations.

Responsibilities and Key Tasks:

· Oversee day-to-day project operations including but not limited to administration, human resources, logistics, procurement, financial management, and maintenance and management of project inventory.

· Ensure project is implemented in accordance with USAID regulations and procedures, assuring fair and transparent procurement processes, reviewing financial management processes, and monitoring activity implementation.

· Ensure compliance with project’s Field Operations Manual, training staff on project policies and procedures as needed.

· Oversee daily financial operations, including cash flow management, time sheet recording, financial reporting, and daily monitoring of budgets and expenditures.

· Oversee DAI’s field accounting system and monthly financial reporting, including payroll and tax reporting.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or other relevant field is required. Master’s degree preferred.

· At least 10 years of relevant experience; experience working on donor-funded projects preferred.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of organizations, beneficiaries, and related parties.

· Experience working on USAID-funded or other donor projects is preferred.

· Working knowledge of USAID operations, policies, and procedures, FAR regulations, and DAI operations policies and procedures (e.g. procurement, local subcontract agreements, etc.) preferred.

· Willingness to travel to Ninewa Province and elsewhere in northern Iraq required.

· Experience in program operations, including procurement of goods and equipment, facilities management, travel and logistics, and/or subcontracting required.

· Strong written and spoken English and Arabic required and ability to accurately and efficiently draft written materials in English required.

· Must have legal right to work in Iraq.

Location and Reporting:

The Operations Manager will be based in Erbil, Iraq and will report to the Task Order Team Lead.

Apply Here: https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=4414