Closing date: Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Posting Date: 03/17/2015
Deadline Date: 04/15/2015
Description: World
Education is currently accepting applications for Director of Finance
and Administration for an anticipated $25-50 million USAID-funded
program to improve reading and learning achievement in grades 1-4 in
Tanzania. This position will be based in Dar es Salaam.
The Director of Finance and Administration will provide oversight for
all finance, grants, human resources, IT, procurement, logistics and
administrative aspects of the project. S/he will ensure appropriate
systems and procedures (payroll, cash management, vendor payments,
budgeting and others related to financial management) are in place to
properly disburse, account, budget and report project funds in a cost
effective and timely manner, and with proper internal controls.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the
finance and administration functions for this large, complex project and
ensures compliance with WEI and USAID procedures.
- Manage finance,
human resources, logistics, procurement, administration and information
technology (IT) support to the project, requesting direction from WEI
headquarters business partners as needed.
- Work with the
Chief of Party (COP), technical staff, pertinent WEI regional and home
office staff and appropriate USAID staff to ensure project resources are
effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored
and reported in achieving project objectives and results.
- Work closely with
key WEI staff, government and non-government officials, contractors and
USAID staff to ensure full compliance with local laws (e.g., with
respect to taxes, shipping, customs, registration) while integrating
with WEI systems and procedures.
- Provide training
and guidance to field finance officers and COP on managing project
expenses to annual work plan and contract budgets.
- Oversee preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable and payables).
- Ensure timely
submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations and wire transfer
requests to corporate headquarters in the US.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project.
- Prepare biweekly
cash requirements, monitoring cash flow and reconciles cash accounts in
order to maintain appropriate cash balances.
- Supervise administrative and financial support team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- At least 8 years
of experience in financial and administrative management of programs in
sub-Saharan Africa and preferably in Tanzania, including experience in
the management of USAID-funded and/or education projects strongly
preferred.
- Prior experience overseeing finance and administration for large, complex, USAID-funded projects, preferably in Africa.
- Expert knowledge of USAID financial rules, regulations, procedures and reporting requirements.
- Excellent track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial skills.
- Experience managing grants in development contexts.
- Results-oriented and team player and ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.
- Advanced budgeting, financial analysis, and MS Excel skills required.
- Proficiency with accounting software (Quickbooks preferred), Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English required.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 04/15/2015.
No phone calls please.
Principals only please.
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