Finance and Administration Team Lead (USAID LinkSME)

Title : Finance and Administration Team Lead
Program : USAID Linkages for Small and Medium Enterprises (LinkSME) Project
Location : Hanoi, Vietnam
Estimated Duration of the USAID LinkSME Project’s assigned work to the Employee: from on or around December 01, 2022 to September 04, 2023

Job Opportunities (Finance and Administration Team Lead) at USAID LinkSME Project IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a U.S.-based nonprofit that seeks private enterprise solutions to problems of poverty in developing countries and around the world. By providing a mix of technical assistance and volunteer expert support, IESC works with emerging industries, financial institutions, and governments to stabilize economic environments, increase opportunity, and promote growth. We have completed over 25,000 projects in more than 130 countries worldwide. The USAID LinkSME project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) works with business support organizations (BSOs) and the Government of Vietnam (GVN) to link Vietnamese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with lead firms (LFs) in order to integrate SMEs into lead firm supply chains chain and accelerate domestic SME growth. The USAID LinkSME project is creating systemic changes in business relationships between Vietnamese SMEs and lead firms, as well as significant increases in the quantity and/or quality of business linkages between Vietnamese SMEs and lead firms. The USAID LinkSME project is seeking to recruit the following position:

Finance and Administration Team Lead (JOB DESCRIPTION)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in Business Management, Finance, or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a programmatic environment with areas to include contracts, field experience, and at least three years with USAID rules and regulations.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Work experience providing contractual and financial oversight to USAID-funded projects of similar size and complexity.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
Detail oriented, and ability to prioritize tasks and support program implementation while ensuring adherence to required policies and protocols.
Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear and positive manner with clients and staff.
In-depth knowledge of the local operating environment in Vietnam is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and organizational skills.
Maturity, professionalism, positive attitude, and self-motivation.
Fluency in written and spoken Vietnamese and English required.

Please note that this position is intended for a Vietnamese national. CVs and cover letters should be submitted in English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Early applications by November 12, 2022 are strongly encouraged.