About FHI 360:
Family Health International (FHI) 360 is a non-profit 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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
FHI 360 leads the implementation of the USAID funded Ethiopia Community Nutrition Activity. The Activity focuses on enhancing multisector coordination and accountability; improving nutrition practices and health-seeking behaviors; and strengthening delivery of quality nutrition services within USAID’s Feed the Future Zones of Influence.
Job Summary:
The Finance and Admin Officer will closely follow up and manage financial, HR and administrative activities of FHI 360 regional/sub office. This includes preparing and maintaining financial documents, posting of FHI 360 Finance transactions into the system, managing petty cash, monthly cash forecast and advance settlement of the regional office. S/he also participate in local implementing partners periodical financial monitoring and provides technical assistance to local implementing partners to improve gaps observed during monitoring.
Location; Jijiga
Key Responsibilities:
Finance, HR and Admin
Local Implementing Partners Grants Management Responsibilities
Desired experience, skills and attributes:
Problem Solving & Impact:
Analyzes moderately complex business operations and financial statements.
Reviews and determines compliance with laws and regulations; draws conclusions; makes recommendations for approval.
Reviews and analyze recommendations from peers.
Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require a moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
Supervision Given/Received:
Works under very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
Serves as a resource to others in resolving moderately complex problems; identifies substantive issues that are thoroughly and accurately researched and analyzed.
BA in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Experience:
Minimum of 3–5 years financial management experience and experience in local Implementing partner financial monitoring.
Excellent in Computer skills, including experience in using accounting software, Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet Explorer etc.
Knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds.
Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
Non-governmental organization (NGO), government, or private sector experience preferred.
Typical office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Technology to be Used:
Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Less than 10-15%
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