FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries. Currently, we are seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill in Director, Financial Management and Operations - Dar es salaam for its EpiC project in Tanzania.
The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a 5-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), dedicated to achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control. The project provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to break through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant management of national HIV programs by improving HIV case-finding, prevention, and treatment programming. In Tanzania, EpiC will be implementing an HIV service delivery project among key and priority populations, adolescent girls and young women; and orphans and vulnerable children which aims to reduce HIV infections in pursuit of reaching 95-95-95 goals. To achieve this goal, the program will support targeted prevention and case finding strategies at community level amongst the targeted populations.
Job Description
Responsible for the overall financial management and administration of the program. Also ensuring compliance with FHI 360 and USAID financial and accounting procedures, rules and regulations. oversee administrative procedures for the project and ensure program actions are in compliance with USG and FHI 360 regulations including procurement, travel and other administrative policies. S/he will work closely with EpiC Project Director in Tanzania, and Headquarters staff to monitor and ensure the financial health of the project and to prepare internal and external reports and deliverables.
Specific duties include:
Lead budget development, financial reporting, monitor program expenditures and maintain financial filing systems.
Responsible for sub-award management, monitoring and compliance; Provide capacity development and technical support to sub-awardees to strengthen their grant management systems and ensure strong management of sub-agreements.
Provide guidance, monitoring and support to project team, including procurement of goods and services, logistical support for local and international travel (including expense reports) for staff and consultants, contracts development and management and maintenance of office inventory.
Ensure that USAID resources are appropriately directed to project priorities and are in line with project work plans
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in financial management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field with 7-9 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree or certified accounting degree with 9-11 years of experience.
5 years of relevant experience with financial analysis, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting, preferably on international health projects.
8 years accounting, operations and financial management of large-scale, international development assistance programs.
Demonstrated experience with USG cost principles, including PEPFAR regulations, GAAP accounting rules and grants contract management.
Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets.
Experience developing and/or implementing finance and accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
Experience developing and/or implementing office administrative policies, procedures, and systems.
Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases.
Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID, host-country counterparts, and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, CSOs, and the private sector; and
Excellent written and oral communication skills
How to Apply:
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates should apply online and upload Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume, Photocopies of Certificates and Names and Addresses of three (3) referees
FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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