Deputy Chief of Party

10 Sep 2021 Deputy Chief of Party – Finance, Operations & HR at JSI

• Provide overarching financial, operational, and human resources support for the DHA and serve as a direct link to the COP for all F&O related issues. • Establish, integrate, and institutionalize financial, administrative, operational, contractual, and human resources systems to ensure proper oversight over the contract and the implementation of activities. • Ensure accurate and timely financial and operational information is presented to donor, management, and project staff for decision-making. • Ensure overall compliance with donor and JSI policies, procedures, and regulations across the implementation of all activities. • Supervise F&O management team and provide staff capacity building, mentorship, and coaching. • Ensure the development and updating of DHA operational policies and manuals, including the Local Hire Employee Manual (LHEM), Operations Manual, and Field Office Safety and Security Manual (FOSSM). • Work closely with the finance staff to monitor the program budget and coordinate regularly with the rest of the project’s management team to ensure the budget is up to date and technical activities align to the budget, including substantial involvement in annual work plan budgeting, high-level financial analysis, and guidance to DHA leadership on financial status of program activities. • Lead the process to develop and establish a sound financial management system and procedures to ensure compliance with donor and JSI requirements. • Oversee granting and financial support to local partners, including the provision of capacity building/training that may be needed by local partners in financial and operational areas. • Oversee procurement of equipment and commodities, including the overall procurement process and implementation/management of contracts. • Ensure compliance with local statutes, including, taxation, annual audits, and labor law, etc. • Manage annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with audit missions, in coordination with F&O Manager-level staff. • Oversee HR management, ensuring compliance with local labor law and JSI policies, troubleshoot performance management issues, and ensure adequate HR tracking and monitoring systems are in place. • Serve as the primary point of contact for safety and security of DHA staff, ensuring regular contact with relevant sources of up-to-date security information, and working closely with the HR Manager and COP. • Provide training and/or guidance to all DHA staff on financial controls and operational systems, as needed.