Position Responsibilities:
• Development, management, implementation and evaluation of appropriate systems, projects, services, staff and budgets to meet requirements.
• Development and evaluation of finance and administration goals and/or objectives as it relates to organization’s strategic plan and priorities.
• Leads and/or participates in assessment, design team, capacity building and program start up activities.
• Contribute to resource development efforts, including participation in proposal development related to development of cost proposals.
• Ensures quality of operational support to FHI 360 projects and programs according to FHI 360 standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Manage the selection, development, and evaluation of finance and administration staff and budgets including recruitment, establishment of performance expectations, performance assessments, recommended action based on performance (e.g., recognition, disciplinary action).
• Provide quality assistance to other divisions and departments and capacity building for direct reports as appropriate.
• Coordinate and support collaboration in project implementation to ensure appropriate staffing, monitoring and evaluation, and partner performance.
• Actively participate and coordinate planning and status meetings to ensure proper implementation of programs and services. Ensure director is informed of project or program issues; identify and implement “best practices” as appropriate.
• Act as liaison to internal and external constituencies, vendors, sponsors, etc.
• Act as FHI 360 representative with external partners as needed.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, family planning, public health, and/or social science research.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee two or more shared services functions: Finance, Administration, Contracts & Grants, Budgeting, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
• Working knowledge of Global Fund regulations a plus; some experience with nonprofit management and overseeing the use of donated funds.
Minimum Requirements: Education/Experience:
• BS/BA in Business Management or related field, and 7 – 9 years relevant experience in international development organizations.
• Overseas field experience required. or MS/MA in Business Management or related field, and 5 – 7 years relevant experience in international development organizations.
• Overseas field experience required.
Ability to travel within the region and/or within the project country as well as ability to travel internationally if needed. Fluency in French required; proficiency in English desirable.
How to apply:
Visit www.fhi360.org to apply online
Closing Date: Wednesday, 04 January 2012
