{"id":3863,"date":"2014-10-08T16:05:04","date_gmt":"2014-10-08T16:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.africlub.net\/awdf\/?p=3863"},"modified":"2014-10-08T16:05:04","modified_gmt":"2014-10-08T16:05:04","slug":"irex-job-vacancy-financeoperations-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awdf.org\/OldSite\/irex-job-vacancy-financeoperations-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"IREX Job Vacancy: Finance\/Operations Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Position:<strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Finance\/Operations Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Location:<strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Accra, Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reports To:<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Regional Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Division:<strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Education Programs Division<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About IREX<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally.\u00a0 We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities.\u00a0 To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide.\u00a0 IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary of Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Finance\/Operations Manager will be responsible for the administrative and financial management of the program, including budget management, procurement, logistics, human resources and operations.\u00a0 The Finance\/Operations Manager will support the program staff in preparing financial reports, maintaining currency flow control, office administration, and purchasing. 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