Closeout Manager– Operations, Finance, Logistics at Palladium Group

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide program management and surge support to the Chief of Party (COP), Director of Finance and Administration, and State Finance and Administration Directors on an as-needed basis.
•  Work with team based in Abuja on key operational tasks, and travel to the different task order states to assist operational and finance staff with close-out related tasks.
•  Work with team based in Washington, DC to coordinate on key operational tasks and closeout duties for all task orders on an as needed basis.
•  Provide ongoing close-out support across the following areas: Programmatic, Personnel, Administrative, Financial, Legal, Contracts & Compliance, Facilities, Logistics, Grants/Procurements, Records Management, and Operations.
•  Maintain an updated Closeout Tracker and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all closeout tasks are completed in a timely, accurate manner.

 Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing Operations, Finance, and Logistics related activities with an emphasis on USAID-funded projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage large projects, budgets, and client expectations.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Experience with closeout of USAID funded contracts would be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel frequently for 2-3 weeks at a time.
• Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.