Director of Operations and Finance

Responsibilities of the Director of Finance and Operations will include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management:

• Manage all financial activities of the Rift Valley Children’s Fund in alignment with financial protocols
  • Track cash flow; monitor bank and cash on hand balances

• Conduct monthly and quarterly audit of accounts ensuring sound financial standing
• Prepare annual budgets; collaborate with the Managing Director to reach final drafts that align with program needs and available resources
• Produce monthly cash requests
• Monitor actual expenditures; alert the Managing Director of any changes from budget(s)

• Collaborate with program leads to evaluate budgets and manage financial activities for the following programs:
  • Rift Valley Children’s Village
  • Education
  • Health
  • Rifty Economic Advancement Program (REAP)
  • Construction and Capital Development

• Supervise Assistant Director of Finance overseeing all accounting responsibilities and support Accounting officer when the Assistant Director of Finance is on leave
• Ensure financial compliance by:
  • Overseeing audit and taxes calculations (follow-up and payment of 5% withholding tax)
  • Government fees and requirements
• Produce financial forecasts and detailed budget projections for expanding programs

Capital & Logistics Management:

• Develop and refine operational systems for maintenance and construction in collaboration with the Director of Construction and Maintenance
• Develop detailed project budgets for all capital and maintenance projects
• Develop timelines for annual capital and maintenance projects to ensure sustainable development
• Oversee the Director of Construction and Maintenance in development contracts for capital expansion, ensuring they align with project budgets and follow construction protocols
• Ensure timely payments for improved cash flow

Human Resources Management

• Supervise the Human Resources Office and oversee the effective implementation of HR policies and systems
• Support talent acquisition, onboarding, and professional development across departments
• Promote fair, transparent, and values-driven HR practices aligned with Tanzanian labor laws
• Collaborate with HR on performance evaluations, grievance management, and disciplinary actions when necessary
• Strengthen internal communication, staff well-being, and team-building efforts
• Ensure alignment of HR practices with the organization’s strategic goals and culture

Resource & Purchasing Management:

• Develop and oversee systems for effective purchasing and resource acquisition in collaboration with the Director of Resources
• Develop and oversee systems for effective inventory management in collaboration with the Director of Resources
• Support the Director of Resources in managing vendor relationships
  • Ensure timely vendor payments for improved cash flow

• Evaluate trends in supply costs, recommend purchasing strategies to reduce cost
• Oversee and support payroll functions

Rifty Economic Advancement Program:

• Develop and oversee systems for effective financial management of the economic advancement program in collaboration with the REAP Director
• Ensure effective utilization of new loan capitals and evaluate opportunities for program’s growth in collaboration with the REAP Director
• Provide careful oversight of the portfolio management in collaboration with the REAP Director
• Recommend delinquency reducing and impact maximizing strategies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preference for Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Community Development
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
• Minimum commitment of 2 years required
• Experience in financial management or business development preferred
• Proficiency in English required, proficiency in Swahili preferred
• Candidate must be outgoing, friendly, easygoing, and open-minded to different experiences and cultures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Team oriented and collaborative
• Ability to thrive living in a rural setting in Africa
• Must love kids! You will be working on a campus home to over 100 children!
• Experience living abroad for six months or more is helpful but not required
• Sense of humor and positive attitude

Package:

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance
• Fiscal and process support for required visas and permits for employment (for staff moving from outside of Tanzania)
• Accommodation assistance
• Health care coverage for term of service
• One-month annual leave per year of commitment