Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 28, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background:
Nathan Associates Inc. (Nathan) is a leading provider of analytic and economic consultancy services worldwide. In the past decade, we have implemented more than 120 projects in more than 50 countries leveraging our global presence in Washington DC, London, and India. From improved transparency and deeper stakeholder engagement to more effective policies and more resilient businesses, we deliver results that impact economic growth, human development, and poverty reduction. We are passionate about applying our deep analytical expertise and advanced proprietary tools to generate economic solutions tailored to our clients’ unique challenges. Nathan focuses on a range of economic development subject matter areas including Trade & Logistics; Economic Policy & Governance; Private Sector Development; Women’s Economic Empowerment; and Financial Solutions.

Nathan is implementing the USAID Zambia Revenue for Growth Activity (R4G), which is supporting the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) in its efforts to improve domestic revenue mobilization to expand the fiscal space for public spending and investments in service delivery and poverty reduction. R4G is a three-year project (with two option years) and has the following four objectives:
• Improve Tax Administration;
• Strengthen Tax Policy;
• Enhance Public-Private Dialogue; and
• Address other Emerging Fiscal Policy and Management Priorities.

Position Summary:
Nathan is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) – Finance and Administration for the USAID Zambia Revenue for Growth Activity. The DCOP will be responsible for all project operations, including finance, HR, procurement, and logistics. The DCOP will manage three staff: HR & Administration Specialist, Finance & Grants Specialist, and Driver & Office Assistant. Preference will be given to local applicants. The DCOP reports directly to the Chief of Party. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure project compliance with USAID and Nathan requirements in all project operations, including finance, HR, procurement and logistics.
• Manage project staff in the performance of their duties in each project operations area;
• Ensure that project staff have the resources required to perform their activities;
• Support project staff in recruiting for R4G positions;
• Draft text on operations activities for project reports; and
• Interact with Nathan HO staff to ensure compliance with USAID and Nathan reporting requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s preferred) in economics, business administration, or a related field required;
• Five (5) years’ or more experience in each of the following areas: finance, HR, procurement and logistics;
• Experience managing staff in in each of the following areas: finance, HR, procurement and logistics;
• Thorough understanding of USAID procurement requirements;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Excellent organizations skills;
• Experience working with USAID-funded projects strongly preferred; and
• Knowledge of taxation in Zambia preferred.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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