Malawi
HIV prevention and OVC program
Position
TitleGrants
and Finance Manager, Malawi HIV prevention and OVC program
Requisition Number
15-0033
Post Date 3/10/2015
Description Pact
Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a
healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that
benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping
millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own
solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized
to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that
nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity,
forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for
development.
Position Purpose
Pact seeks a Grants and Finance Manager for an anticipated five-year
USAID-funded program that will provide HIV prevention services and care
services for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) at the community level. The
program will focus on the adoption of positive sexual and healthcare-seeking
behaviors and social norms among priority groups at risk for transmission. The
Grants and Finance Manager will be responsible for and serve as primary
coordinator for all aspects of project finance, administration, compliance, and
sub-grants management. He/she is expected to have both relevant financial and
administrative management experience. This position is contingent upon funding.
•Work with the Chief of Party (COP) on integrated management of all project
finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve program
objectives in compliance with donor requirements.
•In collaboration with the COP, design, develop and adapt policies, guidelines
and criteria for the management of project finances and sub-grants in
accordance with Pact standards and donor regulations.
•Support the full cycle of grants management activities beginning from
pre-award assessments, monitoring/compliance visits and close-out procedures.
•Provide technical assistance to staff and grantees on administrative policies
and procedures for finance and grants management, including advising
sub-grantees on financial accounting, reporting, procurement, and other
compliance practices associated with the program.
•Work closely with headquarters to ensure compliance and effective and
proactive fiscal management.
Basic Requirements
•A Master’s degree or higher in finance, business, management, or related
degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience.
•At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in financial regulations,
policies, and practices of comparable USG or other international programs
funded by other donors.
•Strong financial and operational management experience with proven management
skills.
•Strong interpersonal and team-building skills with significant experience
building strong host country national team.
•Proven ability to work with a wide range of local organizations and people.
•Excellent understanding of USAID and USG regulations preferred, or applicable
international donor experience.
•Working experience in Malawi; Malawi national preferred.
To apply for this
position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
