Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Division & Project Overview URC is seeking an experienced candidate for Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) to lead financial management and operations for the anticipated USAID/Tanzania Comprehensive Community Cascade for Epidemic Control Among Key and Vulnerable Population (CCC-KVP). The overall goal of this project is to “support an integrated community platform of services for KVP to reduce new HIV infections and sustainably improve the quality of life for PLHIV.” The CCC-KVP project will focus on increasing demand for and use of HIV and gender-based violence prevention and family planning services for KVP and PLHIV, working with and through community-based stakeholders, sub-national Government of Tanzania authorities, health facilities, KVP, and PLHIV to reduce new HIV infections, improve the quality of life for PLHIV, and improve other reproductive health outcomes. Additionally, the CCC-KVP will further strengthen capacity of local partners as they transition to receive and independently manage funds from the USG. The CCC-KVP project will implement activities in Iringa, Njombe, Kilimanjaro, Tabora, Morogoro, Mbeya, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Singida, Mtwara, Shinyanga, Manyara, Arusha, and Lindi. .

Roles and Responsibilities:
The Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for overall financial management and administration of the contract and will provide management support and oversight in the implementation of project activities. The selected candidate will work directly with the Chief of Party (COP) to ensure full compliance in accordance to USAID rules and regulations, functioning of financial processes as well as maintaining internal controls. Additionally, the candidate shall support and supervise technical assistance to sub-national government counterparts and local implementing partners related to financial management and reporting systems. Specific responsibilities include:
• Oversee contractual and financial functions including procurement, budgeting, management reporting, and account analysis in accordance with applicable financial policies and procedures of URC and USAID
• Ensure that project expenditures are within established budget parameters and confirm completion of corresponding documentation
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as required
• Track the transfer of funds between the headquarters office and field office
• Provide day-to-day management of the systems for financial transactions in Tanzania
• Contribute to strategic thinking and direction of project administrative policies, reflection growth and changes to respond to client compliance requirements
• Working with the COP and other technical leadership, support capacity strengthening efforts with local implementing partners in financial management and compliance for USG funding

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting, or a related field;
• At least eight (8) years of experience in accounting and/or financial management including the management and oversight of donor-funded project budgets and financial reporting;
• At least eight (8) years of experience in organizational and administrative management in an international context;
• Demonstrated experience managing a diverse and geographically dispersed staff, including senior level staff and fostering a team environment with project staff located in multiple locations
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting software, including USAID and PEPFAR financial dashboards (DATIM, DevResults, etc.), and related computer applications especially Excel, MS Word;
• Superior analytical skills, decision making, and ability to produce results in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment;
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English

Job Skills: Not Specified
Job Qualifications: Not Specified
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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