MSI Finance and Administration Director, Capacity Development for Partners of Accountability Program Job Vacancy in Tanzania

Project/Proposal Summary:

This forthcoming USAID/Tanzania project will be
focused on strengthening civil society to monitor, lobby and advocate for
greater accountability and on strengthening the capacity of the government’s
accountability institutions. Position Description: The Finance Director will be
involved in day-to-day project administration, grants management, financial
management and procurement oversight. He/she will assist with verifying that
all financial reporting, grants and sub-contracts comply with donor
regulations. This is a 4-year full-time position based in Dar Es Salaam. The
assignment is expected to start in late fall 2012. This job involves close
liaison with all members of the project team.

**Please
note that this is a local position. Only Tanzanian citizens are eligible to
apply.**

Responsibilities:

Oversight of day-to-day project
administration, grants management, accounting, and procurements reporting
to the Chief of Party;
Providing guidance to country finance,
administration, and procurement staff;
Assisting with financial reporting to MSI
headquarters and to the project donor, USAID;
Maintaining accurate and timely financial
information. Qualifications:
Finance experience on donor-funded projects
required, USAID experience preferred;
Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations,
particularly as related to finance, contracts, grants, procurement and
reporting preferred;
Degree in finance, accounting, or related
field required;
Professional level fluency in English is
required;
Ability to travel to project sites.