Director of Finance and Procurement

Full-time position reporting to the Chief Operating and Administrative Officer 

The Director of Finance and Procurement leads the institution’s finance and procurement functions, with full accountability for financial sustainability, governance, and end-to-end procurement. The role combines strong financial leadership with oversight of procurement strategy, ensuring compliance, efficiency, value creation and continuous improvement across all operations.

Financial Leadership

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury management, and audit coordination.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with institutional priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Provide strategic financial insights, scenario analysis, and decision support to the Chief Operating and Administrative Officer and senior leadership.
• Oversee the preparation and quality of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

Procurement and Contract Oversight

• Define and oversee the overall procurement strategy, ensuring transparency, value for money, and risk mitigation.
• Supervise sourcing, contracting, vendor management, and procurement compliance across the organization.
• Ensure procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls are implemented and consistently applied.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle for major vendor and client agreements, ensuring alignment with institutional, legal, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to local and international regulations and ethical procurement standards.

Integration and Continuous Improvement

• Drive synergies between finance and procurement to improve planning, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement planning with budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Champion continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and robust risk management practices.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage finance and procurement teams, driving performance and accountability through clear objectives and KPIs and accountability frameworks – progress monitoring, regular check-ins, and timely corrective actions when needed.
• Build team capability through coaching, development planning, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.