Malawi
CAMRIS International
is a growing international development and research firm that realizes
innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality,
cost-effective program and research management services. With experience
working in more than 80 countries, we combine our proven systems with today’s
most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people
around the world. We apply a customized, customer-centric, cost-effective
business approach to offer greater value to
our clients and challenge the way
things have always been done in our field.
Building on the
experience of our founding companies CAMRIS has nearly 60 years of experience
implementing international development programs. CAMRIS’ practice areas include
global health, agriculture and food security, economic development, education,
environment, humanitarian assistance, democracy and governance and medical
research. CAMRIS’ proven performance in monitoring and evaluation, project
design and implementation, capacity building, research and other capabilities
on more than 2,000 contracts testifies to our ability to meet the highest
standards of public and private sector clients worldwide.
We have honed a
cutting-edge approach to customer service built on providing expert human
resources supported by a strong quality assurance process and reliable
management and administrative services. We have developed agile, efficient
systems for implementing large technical assistance, research, institutional
support and other task-based contracts.
Role in
Organization:
CAMRIS seeks a
qualified Administration and Finance Manager for the USAID/Malawi Integrating
Nutrition in Value Chains II project. The Administration and Finance Manager
will work closely with the Chief of Party to lead local procurement actions,
direct administrative and logistical support for project activities, manage
human resources and supervise the preparation of monthly financial records, all
for the approval of the Chief of Party. The Administration and Finance Manager
will play a critical role in translating technical requirements, scopes and
administrative needs into procurement that are compliant with USAID rules and
regulations, the project contract and CAMRIS procurement policy. The
Administration and Finance Manager will work closely with the Chief of Party
while coordinating regularly with HQ contracts, procurement and finance
personnel.
Job
Description:
Essential
functions, duties, responsibilities:
Financial Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Ensure
compliance and consistency with CAMRIS policies and procedures, as well as
compliance with the terms and conditions of USAID contracts and
agreements. - Analyze
and present financial reports, budget to actual expenditure information
and monthly and annual financial statements in an accurate and timely
manner to CAMRIS headquarters (HQ). - Oversee
all financial and project accounting and reporting. - Maintain
records and accounts of daily transactions, ensuring accuracy and
completeness of files and supporting documentation to serve as evidence of
transactions. - Prepare
and submit reports and required documentation in compliance with local
government laws. - Ensure
cost consciousness at the direction of the Chief of Party. - Provide
assistance to program staff and project budget preparation, as needed. - Process
cash disbursements in accordance with financial management policies and
established approval levels. - Assist
CAMRIS HQ with monthly yearly reconciliations, VAT reimbursements,
inventory lists, etc.
Administrative
and Human Resources Duties:
- Manage
all matters related to project operations and administration including all
project human resources. - Maintain
long and short term personnel and consultant files. - Provide
recruitment and orientation to staff and consultants. - Work
closely with CAMRIS HQ to purchasing and/or maintain adequate health and
other insurance policies, etc. - Manage
office space leases to ensure compliance with payments and requirements. - Manage
contracts with IT and local information technology contract ensuring
infrastructure needs are met, including properly functioning IT equipment,
routine maintenance, security over IT (anti-virus software and regular
backups). - Ensure
outstanding organization on financial and administrative files. - Carry
out any other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Party or CAMRIS HQ as
requested.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
The Administration
and Finance Manager will supervise the Finance Officer/Accountant, Logistics
and Administration Assistant and Drivers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant field required, advanced degree preferred. - Minimum
of 10 years of related sector work experience in international development
project financial and administrative leadership roles. - Strong
background in agriculture and health - Demonstrated
knowledge of United States Government financial rules, regulations,
policies, and procedures as they relate to project and program compliance
and reporting, USAID experience highly preferred. - Excellent
writing and presentation ability, with demonstrated experience working
constructively with high-level government counterparts. - Experience
with Malawi labor codes, rules and regulations required. - Proficiency
in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. - Experience
with oversight over large international development project budgets. - Fluency
in English required.
Work
Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely
uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing
cabinets and fax machines.
Physical
Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to
finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be
required to travel to USAID/Nepal meetings in a high altitude environment.
Position
Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, and regular hours of work and days are Monday
through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel: Travel within Malawi may be
required. Regional or international travel is not anticipated, but may be
required as relevant.
Please go to our
website at: http://www.camris.com/careers
