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Office Manager, Zimbabwe - (N/A, Zimbabwe)
Company: ACDI/VOCA
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Open Til: 08-Dec-09
Industry Sector: Government/Industry Groups
Industry Type: Government/Association
Career Type: General
Job Type: Contract
Minimum Years Experience Required: 5
Salary: N/A

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For over 45 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 82 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $110 million.

Office Manager, Zimbabwe ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking an experienced Zimbabwean professional to manage the office operations of an 18-month project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) that aims to support the improved production and marketing of staple crops and horticulture. Specifically, the program objectives are to facilitate access to support services so farmers can improve the volume and quality of their production; to build the marketing capacity of farmers; and to facilitate outgrower networks. The office manager will be responsible for the overall operations of the project office.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Maintaining financial records and preparing financial reports for headquarters in Washington, DC
• Overseeing project procurement of equipment and supplies
• Overseeing the project support staff including the administrative assistant, drivers and guards
•  Overseeing the management of office facilities

Required Qualifications:

• Five to ten years’ progressive experience in finance and office operations including management roles
• Previous experience bookkeeping, accounting and/or financial management
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Strong skills in computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel and the internet Preferred

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree
• Experience in financial and office management on donor-funded development programs of USAID, World Bank, DFID, etc.

No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.