Director of Finance & Operations at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)

Position Summary

• CNFA is currently seeking a Director of Finance and Operations for the Feed the Future Nigeria Agribusiness Investment Activity.
• The Activity will address the constraints that hinder the overall agricultural business environment in Nigeria and improve the levels of agriculture-related investments. The position will be based in Nigeria.

Position Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the day-to-day management of financial and operations processes, including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger and financial reporting, as well as general financial administration, cash management, and budgets is required;
• 5+ years of experience working on donor-funded projects is required, USAID experience is strongly preferred;
• 2+ years of experience in managing the personnel recruitment cycle, employee handbooks, personnel files, and strengthening moral of employees is required;
• 2+ years of relevant supervisory experience is required;
• Familiarity of USAID operations rules and regulations is a plus;
• A track record of working closely and transparently with external partners including third-party vendors and consultants is required;
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the CNFA and USAID missions;
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
• Bachelor's degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred;
• Strong verbal and written skills in English is required;
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s agribusiness, finance, and investment sector is a plus.