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About Us:
Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
About MELSA
The Eastern and Southern Caribbean Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Services Activity (MELSA), running from December 1, 2021, to September 30, 2025, is a task order executed by Bixal Solutions Incorporated. MELSA supports the USAID Regional Mission in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean (USAID/ESC) by providing technical and advisory services for monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting under the 2020-2025 Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS). It focuses on enhancing government accountability, transparency, community resilience, private sector engagement, and Covid-19 responses.Bixal Solutions uses innovative methods to improve performance monitoring, evaluations, and capacity building, ensuring learning and adaptation throughout the USAID/ESC program cycle. MELSA strengthens USAID/ESC’s ability to manage and assess development programs, providing actionable data for decision-making, refining strategic planning, and fostering adaptive learning. Through capacity building and knowledge management, MELSA supports evidence-based decisions and upholds high monitoring and evaluation standards.
About the Role
The Senior Finance and Administration Manager will support the Chief of Party to provide excellence in financial and operational issues for Bixal. They will advise on banking, accounting, legal matters, importation of materials, and human resources. They are ideally familiar with the USAID Program Cycle and the portfolio of investment in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean Region. The ideal candidate is a finance and administrative professional from the Eastern and Southern Caribbean who is solution oriented, resourceful, engaged, and able to work closely with and advise USAID. They want to help improve how development is delivered and are passionate about efficiency.
Location
The candidate must be based in Barbados and have current work authorization to work in Barbados.
Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.