Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
This position is contingent upon funding
Description:
Pact seeks a Finance and Administration Director (F&A Director) for a five year CDC-funded district health system strengthening and quality improvement for service delivery program in Malawi. The F&A Director will oversee financial operations for the program, conduct continual reporting to ensure the financial health of the project and the correct usage of funds. A successful candidate will have experience working with large donors, preferably US Government, the ability to oversee staff and partner organization finances and a strong
background in institutionalizing financial best practices.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide oversight on all program related financial matters
• Ensure consistency with Pact standard operating procedures, policies and accounting principles
• Ensure financial reporting is in accordance with CDC contractual requirements
• Advise program staff on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports
• Establish financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub contracts
• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to the donor through the DC office
• Monitor partner’s management of funds and cross check source documents
• Work closely with Pact’s grants and administration units on program related matters
• Maintain financial files and support annual audits
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 8 years related experience. Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Educational background in accounting or finance required
• Strong computers skills are mandatory, as are strong written and oral communications skills
• Strong managerial skills; experience overseeing staff required
• Ability to set put financial regulation systems with partner organizations to ensure the efficient and accurate disbursement of funds
• Prior relevant work experience in Malawi strongly preferred
• Proficiency in English is required, proficiency in local languages in Malawi a plus
How to apply:
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume through Pact’s website at: http://www.pactworld.org/cs/job_openings_list.
Closing Date: Friday, 06 April 2012
