The Director of Finance and Administration will work closely with the Chief of Party and Executive Officer Operations to ensure strong financial and operational systems are in place, this will include building new systems to support the Swaziland Project Office. The position is also responsible for providing leadership, planning, management, and oversight of all major financial, human resource, Risk, Communications and Advocacy and administrative operations of the Project Office.
Principal Accountabilities
- Directs the development and implementation of policies, internal administrative/financial controls, systems and procedures in order to safeguard the assets of the project and ensure compliance with donor, legal and other requirements;
- Ensures that appropriate organisational structures and supporting systems are in place, in collaboration with the Chief Of Party;
- Directs the budgeting process and the establishment of budget controls for the project office;
- Analyses and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; and oversees all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
- Oversees the monitoring of the project annual budget and ensures expenditure is in line with budget;
- Coordinates and leads the annual audit process,
- Ensures compliance with USAID contract rules and ACHAP policies
- Directs the effective implementation and development of the full suite of Human Resources Management practices according to best practices and legal obligations including recruitment selection, reward management, health and safety, diversity, employee relations, change management and training
- Oversees the development of procurement and asset disposal policies and procedures and ensures compliance with the same;
- Oversees the development and implementation of suitable information technology policies and strategies
- Ensures that adequate policies and procedures are in place to promote a positive public image and reputation and works closely with the Executive Officer Operations to ensure effective external relations for the project;
- Ensures internal controls and Risk Management policies are in place
- Reviews and monitors contract compliance to ensure that sub-contractors and service providers maintain agreed standards of reporting
- Works closely with Executive Officer Operations and Chief of Party to verify financial reports prior to submission to USAID
Desired Skills and Experience
Minimum qualifications and experience required
Degree in accounting, arts or sciences plus a Masters degree in Public Administration, Business Management related field and a full professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CA)
Ten (10) years’ work experience five (5) of which must be at Director level in operations management, administrative management, Human Resources management, financial management or program management of a non-governmental organization or significant organizational unit of a large international organization/agency or government agency. Experience in public health or healthcare, with an understanding of HIV/AIDS issues preferred
Experience successfully implementing USAID projects strongly preferred.
The candidate must demonstrate the following:
- Proven strategic leadership in the design, management, implementation and budgeting and budgetary control of large and complex international donor-funded programs.
- Experience in all aspects of project management including, financial oversight, Human Resources management
- Extensive knowledge of VMMC, HIV/AIDS health programs and health service delivery
- Proven track record of policy development Experience and demonstrated familiarity with USAID regulations and procedures
- Experience successfully implementing USAID projects strongly preferred
The African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP) was established in 2000 as a country-led Public Private Partnership between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), The Merck Foundation (TMF), and the Government of Botswana (GoB). ACHAP has supported the GoB in delivering national HIV treatment and prevention programmes with remarkable success.
ACHAP seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated individual with strong commitment to programme implementation to the position of Director of Finance and Administartion for an upcoming Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) and Early Infant Male Circumcision (EIMC) Project in Swaziland. The position is contingent upon award of funds and will be based in Mbabane, Swaziland.
Submit your applications electronically to recruitment@achap.org. by June 20 2014. Should you need further information on the positions please contact: mmama@achap.org
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. However, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.
