Abt
Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified Finance and Administration Director
(F&A Director) to support the DFID-funded Technical Assistance (TA)
component of the DFID Malawi Health Sector Programme (MHSP). The 4-year TA Programme
will deliver a package of technical assistance to build the capacity necessary
within the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Christian Health Association of
Malawi (CHAM) to fully implement the new five-year Health Sector Strategic
Plan.
Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified Finance and Administration Director
(F&A Director) to support the DFID-funded Technical Assistance (TA)
component of the DFID Malawi Health Sector Programme (MHSP). The 4-year TA Programme
will deliver a package of technical assistance to build the capacity necessary
within the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Christian Health Association of
Malawi (CHAM) to fully implement the new five-year Health Sector Strategic
Plan.
The
Lilongwe-based F&A Director will manage all programme operations and
finances, under the direction of the Programme Director, for the TA Programme.
The F&A Director reports directly to the Programme Director. Please note
that this position is contingent upon project award and funding.
Lilongwe-based F&A Director will manage all programme operations and
finances, under the direction of the Programme Director, for the TA Programme.
The F&A Director reports directly to the Programme Director. Please note
that this position is contingent upon project award and funding.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage
programme operations and finances, under the direction of the Programme
Director. Lead the development of administrative, financial, and operations
systems necessary to support the attainment of project strategies, objectives,
and plans. Work with the Programme Director to liaise with the client on
finance and administrative issues. Participate in negotiations with client on
contract issues and actions and follow up on client requests and concerns. Work
closely with the project’s Senior Coordinator Technical Assistance to arrange
appropriate logistical support for each technical assistance input. Ensure
proper and timely reporting of financial and contractual updates. Responsible
for budget monitoring, financial reporting and analysis, accounting and
payroll. Provide on-going financial administration to project including
approvals of purchase requisitions, consultant agreements, vendor invoices, and
client invoices. Oversee procurement efforts for the project including
selection and negotiation with vendors, and management of subcontractors on
project. Oversee management of property including office, site offices, and
residences. Coordinate/supervise the work of local subcontractors, ensure
contract compliance, review deliverables and approve payments. Other duties as
assigned.
programme operations and finances, under the direction of the Programme
Director. Lead the development of administrative, financial, and operations
systems necessary to support the attainment of project strategies, objectives,
and plans. Work with the Programme Director to liaise with the client on
finance and administrative issues. Participate in negotiations with client on
contract issues and actions and follow up on client requests and concerns. Work
closely with the project’s Senior Coordinator Technical Assistance to arrange
appropriate logistical support for each technical assistance input. Ensure
proper and timely reporting of financial and contractual updates. Responsible
for budget monitoring, financial reporting and analysis, accounting and
payroll. Provide on-going financial administration to project including
approvals of purchase requisitions, consultant agreements, vendor invoices, and
client invoices. Oversee procurement efforts for the project including
selection and negotiation with vendors, and management of subcontractors on
project. Oversee management of property including office, site offices, and
residences. Coordinate/supervise the work of local subcontractors, ensure
contract compliance, review deliverables and approve payments. Other duties as
assigned.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
(10+)
years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Knowledge
Required:
Required:
Minimum
of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. 8+ years of senior-level
experience managing large international health projects in developing
countries.
Demonstrated financial and administrative management of large donor funded
projects, DFID preferred.
Knowledge of DFID financial and contractual regulations required. Possess
outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal,
written, and oral presentation skills (English required).
of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. 8+ years of senior-level
experience managing large international health projects in developing
countries.
Demonstrated financial and administrative management of large donor funded
projects, DFID preferred.
Knowledge of DFID financial and contractual regulations required. Possess
outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal,
written, and oral presentation skills (English required).
Local
and regional applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
and regional applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
How
to apply:
to apply:
PLEASE
EMAIL CVS TO Malawijobs@abtassoc.com WITH THE POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT
LINE
EMAIL CVS TO Malawijobs@abtassoc.com WITH THE POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT
LINE
Closing
Date: Saturday, 27 October 2012
Date: Saturday, 27 October 2012
