Director of Finance and Administration, USAID/Tanzania Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Activity

Director of Finance and Administration

Organisation Profile

Palladium develops and delivers
innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health
and well-being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted
governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector
by designing, implementing, and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and
reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health,
infectious diseases, and gender. Palladium has deep expertise in policy and
advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector
engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS,
strategic consulting, and program management.

The Director of Finance and Administration
is a full-time position for an upcoming award in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania funded
by USAID/Tanzania for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene program. This position is contingent upon
funding and donor approval.


Reports to:           Chief
of Party
Duration:              5
years
Location:              Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides overall management of administrative operations, including, logistics, procurement, budgeting, finances, human resources, information technology, property and security;
  
• Oversees sound and effective systems for project administration and operations, including grants, subcontracts, procurement and compliance;
  
• Supervises financial operations and monitoring of obligations, budgets, and expenditures;
  
• Prepares budgets for annual workplans and financial reports for USAID/Tanzania;
  
• Coordinates and manages the mobilization of short-term and long-term technical assistance and administrative staff;
  
• Ensures compliance with USAID policies and procedures;
  
• Develops internal control measures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting at the headquarters and field levels;
  
• Conducts internal and coordinates external financial audits.

Candidate Requirements:

• Advanced degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in accounting, financial management, human resources, procurement, and other management support functions as needed.
  
• Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage large budgets for Bilateral Donor projects and client expectations.
  
• Minimum of four years of experience in administrative and financial management of large-scale, complex, international and donor-funded programs.
  
• Knowledge of USAID contract management, policies, procedures, regulations and reporting requirements strongly preferred.
  
• Experience supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving program needs.
  
• Strong leadership, program, organizational management and oral and written communication skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with project staff, donors and beneficiaries.
  
• Advanced knowledge of MS Suite and other business accounting packages and strong MS Excel skills.
  
• Must be fluent in English.

Applications

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter stating the following:

1. Your interest and
   experience that make you suitable for this position.
   
2. Notice period
   from current employer
   
3. Possible start
   date
   
4. Salary
   Expectations