EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

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USAID ACCELERATED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR LIBERIAN CHILDREN

USAID Accelerated Quality Education (AQE) for Liberian Children is a USAID-funded four-year project to provide AQE will seek to increase access to basic education for approximately 48,000 out of school children and adolescents, ages 8-15 and will be implemented in Bong, Grand Bassa, Lofa, Margibi, Montserrado, and Nimba.

Under the supervision of the County Team Leader and the Finance and Administration Director, the Administration and Finance Officer supports the organized and efficient functioning of the administrative and financial aspects of the program in project field sites. S/he maintains close linkages with the relevant program staff in the technical unit as well as with the operations staff.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain administrative and financial records and report to Finance and Administration Director in HQ in a timely manner
• Ensure all administrative and financial transactions comply with EDC and USAID regulations
• Maintain office supplies and inventory records
• Maintain all office equipment and ensure regular servicing
• Track vehicle fuel usage in field and report to HQ on a weekly basis
• Coordinate procurement of supplies for running office
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings and workshops at the office and pay workshop participants when applicable
• Coordinate logistical operations such as delivery of materials to schools
• Maintain records of meetings, including decisions made, for dissemination to the County Team Leader and HQ
• Provide all needed inputs for other county-level staff to complete their jobs in a timely manner
• Produce computerized versions of handwritten materials
• Administer the payment and recording of teacher stipends
• Conduct these and other tasks as required in support of project goals

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field highly preferred
• 3 to 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, and/or operations required
• Secondary education and vocational training required at a minimum
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with USAID or other donor-funded projects
• Good report writing skills
• Budgeting skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure
• Experience working with computers, especially MS Word and MS Excel
• Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team in difficult work environment
• Willingness to frequently travel to other counties covered by the project and HQ in Monrovia

We are recruiting for three positions, based in Kakata, Voinjama, and TBD in Nimba. This position is located in county offices and reports to the County Team Leader. This position will maintain close communication relationships with the technical team as well as operational staff as relevant.

EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace. EDC offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.