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Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: Low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting.

Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing! When incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

Job summary

TechnoServe seeks a highly qualified Finance and Compliance Director to ensure efficient operations and compliance of the Support for Commercializing Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Zimbabwe program. S/he will be responsible for overall management of finance and procurement as well as compliance with USAID regulations, policies, and local law.

Primary functions & responsibilities

Ensures efficient operations of program operations, including finance, procurement and personnel, compliance, policies, and procedures; Ensures that financial functions support the timely and effective implementation of the program’s technical scope of work; Oversees the overall administration of the program, including working with local Financial Controller and TechnoServe’s HQ support units managing operations, sub-awards & sub-contracts issued by TechnoServe, procurement of commercial goods and services and accounting; Ensures that resources are allocated and used in compliance with contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and appropriate standards and procedures; S/he also ensures that all budgets, expenses, and program procurement activities are carried out according to USAID and TechnoServe’s policies and regulations; Oversees the management of sub-awards and sub-contracts issued by TechnoServe; Provides guidance to local and subcontractor staff on compliance agreements and procurement standards / requirements; Supervises project administration staff, including the Accountant, Procurement Officer, and the Regional Human Resources and Operations Manager.