Pact Senior Finance Manager, PPPs in Health for Job Vacancy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Manage PPPs in adherence with USAID regulations and procedures,
including pre-award, administration and monitoring and evaluation. Summary The
Senior Finance Manager is responsible for financial management for the
USAID-funded Public Private Partnerships for Health project in Tanzania. The
Senior Finance Manager will review and where necessary establish procedures and
internal controls for cash management, procurement, grants and subcontract
financing, documentation and accounting for cost share/match; assist in
preparing budgets and financial reporting, train and mentor staff on policies
and procedures and donor regulations, and support the financial aspects of
agreements management and activities.

• Design and implement systems and procedures
  following Pact standards adapted to handle specific country constraints
  and conditions, yet ensuring effective internal controls and minimizing
  risks.
• Supervise the finance team in reviewing cash
  receipts and disbursement transactions such as but not limited to travel,
  advances and liquidations of sub-grantee expenses, and vendor transactions
  – ensuring adequacy of supporting documents and appropriate cost
  accounting allocations.
• Work with the relevant Departments (Programs,
  M&E, etc.) on integrated management of all project finances to ensure
  effective use of resources in order to achieve program objectives in
  compliance of all donor requirements.
• Provide training and/or guidance to field
  staff on Pact policies, procedures and requirements; donor guidelines,
  procedures and requirements; rules and regulations.
• Review monthly Financial Reports from field
  programs for completeness and accuracy; ensure appropriate budget
  approvals, and submit to HQ Finance department. Sub-award Management
• In collaboration with the Agreements
  Management Department, design, develop, and adapt policies, guidelines and
  criteria for the management of sub-recipient and subcontractor financing
  using the Pact worldwide standards for the conditions and constraints of
  the specific country.
• Oversight of and coordination with the grants
  unit as well as training/mentoring of staff where necessary in the
  financial management of the programs’ grant agreements with local and
  international NGO’s.
• Supervise regular site visits by finance staff
  to conduct site visits to audit Partner transactions matching expenditures
  to adequate supporting documentation.
• Support financial management of sub-grants
  including processing advances/liquidations, monitoring/compliance visits
  and close-out procedures.
• Equip staff to provide technical assistance to
  local NGO’s in the area of financial management and sub contract
  compliance.
• Coordinate with other Departments for
  training/mentoring of sub-grantees where necessary in the administration
  of the program’s sub-agreements with partners. Budgeting and Financial
  Planning
• Oversight of budget preparation, processes,
  and management in conjunction with the relevant program managers,
  including the development and review of relevant standard costs and scales
  for the programs. Track expenditures and provide justification for
  allocations and reclassifications, when required.
• Approve journal vouchers and ensure accurate,
  current, and complete entries into the financial management system
  including ensuring adequate supporting documentation
• Assist in development and tracking of budgets
  for field programs. Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the
  COP. Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of seven years of direct financial
  management and supervisory experience required.
• Prior experience at a similar level of
  responsibility in amount of resources managed.
• Audit experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Fluent in kiSwahili.

• Experience in financial management of US
  Government agreements and/or sub-agreements, preferably USAID. Skills and
  Abilities

• Strong in all areas Leadership
• Ability to sustain interpersonal and
  professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor
  and peer organizations
• Deep understanding of Pact’s strategy and how
  efforts contribute to the greater good
• Consistently works within internal process and
  procedures
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Proactive engagement in corporate initiatives

• Strong planning and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
  skills, including the ability to effectively present complex ideas to
  diverse audiences
• Ability to problem-solve difficult issues
• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to
  frequently changing priorities
• Strong negotiating and conflict resolution
  skills
• Proficiency in developing and managing a
  budget

• Strong experience in one of Pact’s technical
  areas or a support function
• Strong knowledge and understanding of donor
  policies and regulations
• High competence using common desktop
  applications and internal systems

• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising staff,
  including providing honest feedback
• Ability to mentor others