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La Universidad del Valle de Guatemala es una de las más prestigiosas universidades en Centroamérica. Nosotros estamos a la vanguardia en tecnología y en la promoción de investigación y enseñanza de alto nivel. Somos la universidad privada no. 1 en Centroamérica y Panamá, según el ranking QS y la única universidad con la acreditación institucional de Hcéres en Guatemala. Desde hace más de 50 años, buscamos y damos la bienvenida a personas con talento que desean ser agentes de cambio. Ofrecemos un modelo distintivo con amplio enfoque en artes liberales, unificado con una formación especializada en las ciencias, tecnología, innovación, emprendimiento y educación. Tanto nuestro portafolio de programas como nuestra agenda de investigación y vinculación responden a las necesidades de nuestro entorno, las nuevas generaciones de estudiantes, y promueven la búsqueda de soluciones a los retos de nuestra sociedad. En nuestros tres campus, UVG se ha caracterizado por ser una institución que busca la excelencia académica con valores y criterios de ayuda para todos los estudiantes, a través de ayuda financiera y becas para jóvenes talentosos de escasos recursos.Departamento
GuatemalaLocalidad
Zona 15Tipo de Contratación
Tiempo CompletoDescripción de la Plaza
We are looking for the Finance Coordinator to support the Feed the Future Guatemala Scaling Agriculture Technologies Coordination Project. The position will be supervised by the Technical Director and will coordinate actions with Project Partners (ICTA and UVG) as well as other organizations identified along the project development. The Finance Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Project Director.The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sustainable Intensification (SIIL), Kansas State University, was awarded by the USAID to implement the Feed the Future Guatemala Scaling Agriculture Technologies Coordination (GSCAT) project for the period January 2024-January 2029. The purpose is to strengthen existing research, education, and outreach entities in Guatemala. It will play a key role in coordinating the USG, donor groups, international and national agricultural project activities, and help key stakeholders and the private sector in Guatemala on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) related research, education, extension and advisory activities. The model of promising CSA technologies will be showcased and disseminated to key stakeholders, including policy makers, private sector, development partners, researchers, extension groups and farmers.
General objective for this position:
Support all financial components of the Project, including oversee/management of awards and sub-awards, expenses, budget planning, among others
The successful candidate will focus on the following:
● Maintain a dedicated responsibility for the financial integrity of the organization and for legitimate, effective and efficient use of the Project budget in line with the approved financial procedures and USAID AND KSU regulations.
● Must have demonstrated ability in budget formulation and financial reporting, according to USG and USAID regulations and Guatemalan law.
● High level technical skills in staff, office and program management, budget management, operational planning and financial performance reporting are key elements for this position.
● Advise the Project Director on the financial interpretation of strategic objectives, risk evaluation and management, plans for financial growth, and results of audited consolidated financial statements.
● Keep organized and updated data project budget lines and consistent financial and policies, internal control systems to ensure their implementation.
● Support the Project partners financial officers by coaching and building financial management capacity and the ability to deliver accurate and timely reports.
● Support the Project Managers to ensure alignment with Financial Management strategies and implementation.
● Actively support development and analysis of project and operational budgets and financial reports, the annual consolidated project partners budget and financial statements.
● The financial Coordinator will report to the Project Director with linkages to the Associate Director.
Requisitos
The Ideal Candidate Will Fulfill The Following Requirements
● Must have no less than five years verifiable work experience in management of projects with international organizations. A B.A. (or equivalent) is required.
● Minimum master’s degree in a relevant discipline(s) with a proven track record of leading the financial management of NGOs, financial, or private sector organizations. The preferred candidate would have substantial financial management experience in a diversity of organizations.
● Professional spoken and written fluency in both English and Spanish required
● Knowledge of and experience with financial and administrative processes
● Deep understanding and experience in USAID Projects will be desirable.
● Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing budgets and accounts
● Experience in working with senior management in national and producing
● High-quality financial reports.
● Working knowledge of relevant financial applications and software systems (i.e. financial force)
● Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
● High ethical standards on financial accountability and management. Full understanding of checks and balances and quality requirements of financial management
● Accuracy in processing large and diverse quantities of data
● Experience in working in partnerships with businesses, NGOs, public and private foundations,
donors and governments; experience working with international investors a plus
● Experience working in multicultural settings
● Service-oriented, pragmatic, flexible
● Planning and organizational skills
● Must be able to travel regularly where project partners are working.
● Affinity with the vision and mission of KSU.
● Willingness to take on new challenges as the organization evolves and opportunities emerge
● Ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a complex and demanding environment
What We Offer
● Competitive salary and benefits
● High flexibility and liberty to operate
● A fast-paced and exciting work environment, in a small but highly motivated and growing team
Información adicional
LOCATION: Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Mínimo Nivel Académico Requerido
Grado Post UniversitarioMínimo Nivel de Inglés Requerido
ExcelenteMínima Experiencia Laboral Requerida
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