Director of Finance and Administration, USAID/Egypt Evaluation Management Activity

Director of Finance and Administration, USAID Egypt Evaluation Management Activity, Egypt

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

SI is pursuing the anticipated five-year USAID/Egypt Evaluation Management Activity (EMA). The purpose of the Activity is to provide evaluation and learning support services for USAID/Egypt and implementing partners (IPs) staff. The activity will provide technical services for USAID/Egypt to conduct evaluations. While implementing services under the contract, the Mission will adopt best practices to ensure that evaluations are focused, and staff are able to use and learn from evaluation findings.

Position Summary:

Social Impact is seeking a full-time Director of Finance and Administration to oversee and guide all financial, operational, contractual, and administrative aspects of the contract. This will be a full-time position for the anticipated period of performance, contingent upon contract award. Anticipated award is September/October 2025.

**Please Note: This is a local position. Only Egyptian citizens are eligible to apply.**

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee activity finance, operations, procurement, and administration for the Cairo-based office. 
• Supervise and mentor staff who work on finance, operations, procurement, and administration (inclusive of human resources, security, and payroll).
• Work with the Chief of Party to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and deliverables in line with USAID regulations and SI policies and procedures.
• Oversee procedures for activity financial management, procurement, sub-contracts, human resources, and consultant contracts to ensure transparency and good business practices.
• Manage activity start-up and support initial work planning process.
• Oversee and establish security processes and plans for the contract that are aligned with SI security processes and serve as the Project Office point of contact with the SI HQ team.
• Establish procedures for financial operations, banking, and reporting.
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Conduct regular meetings with SI headquarters.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the field of international development, financial management, business administration, or related field.
• At least eight years of professional experience, with five years of financial management and contracts oversight experience and expertise on USAID-funded contracts. Priority to candidates who have served as Director of Finance and Administration on USAID contracts.
• Experience managing financial, security, and administrative efforts in Egypt, in similar positions on USAID contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID contractual, administrative, and financial regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with Egyptian payroll income tax calculations and health policy calculations for full-time staff.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and QuickBooks.
• Computer literacy and superior oral and written communication skills.
• Proven supervisory, mentorship, and leadership capabilities for all levels of staff (employees and consultants).
• Excellent oral and written English.
  A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment.