FHI 360 is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Administration & Finance for an anticipated 5-year USAID Senegal – Integrated District Health project. Senegal’s Integrated District Health (IDH) – will support the implementation of comprehensive health plans at the district level that address the key drivers of maternal, neonatal, and child morbidity and mortality in five priority regions of Senegal to improve the health status of the target populations. The activity combines technical assistance for service delivery and universal health coverage, social and behavior change, subgrant funding and health systems strengthening into one mechanism. The focus of the mechanism is at district, health facility, and community levels, with support to the regional level to effectively supervise and monitor lower-level interventions. The current anticipated award date for this activity is Nov. 30, 2020. **This position is subject to project award and funding.
Position Description:
The Director of Administration & Finance (DAF) will have senior level responsibility for the budget and general finance functions / staff in a large region or division, or at the overall corporate level. S/he will translate the company’s financial strategies into tactical plans, reporting requirements, procedures, and processes. The DAF’s responsibilities will include developing and overseeing financial plans and policies, accounting practices and procedures, and ensuring that the organization’s financial and strategic goals are attained. S/he will work with all areas of finance to include Contract Billing & Revenue Recognition, Cost & Pricing, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, and Financial Compliance. The DAF will oversee the final content and distribution of all financial reports for external and internal entities. S/he will ensure that the budget reflects current business operations and will adjust qualitative and quantitative analytics to reflect the changing business environment, as needed. S/he will select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
The DAF will be responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the purchasing, facilities, and travel departments. S/he will provide management direction to ensure effective operations, seeking compliance with government regulations, satisfaction among internal clients, and efficient and constantly improving operations. The DAF will participate in long-term organizational planning – particularly supporting efforts to minimize fixed costs. S/he will keep abreast of many aspects of the organization’s initiatives in order to make informed decisions and adjust priorities as needed. S/he will Identify, design, and oversee applicable corporate and strategic initiatives. The DAF will Implement successful strategies to improve quality of service, productivity, and cost efficiency. The position will be based in Dakar, Senegal.
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