Job Description
IMA
World Health (IMA) is seeking a Finance and Administration (F&A)
Director to provide overall financial and operations oversight and
senior level guidance for the upcoming USAID Rwanda Health Service
Delivery Activity (RSDA) program. The objective of RSDA is to improve
utilization and quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child
health (RMNCH) services and malaria care, through strengthening of the
public and private healthcare sectors. S/he will oversee all financial
and administrative functions within the five-year cooperative agreement,
ensuring cost effectiveness and timely financial reporting. The
position will develop and oversee the implementation of policies,
procedures, and systems for administration and financial support
services and human resource management. S/he will ensure that the
project is in compliance with national and international standards, as
well as with donor standards. This position will report directly to the
Chief of Party (COP).
Duties:
The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:
Duties:
- Oversees all administrative and finance operations for a five-year, USAID-funded health cooperative agreement, including contributing to rapid project start up and mobilization.
- Develops and oversees administration and finance systems for project implementation to meet the financial management, forecasting, and reporting requirements.
- Ensure that all financial management work is performed to the highest ethical and professional standards and in accordance with IMA and program guidelines.
- Oversees budget tracking and analysis. Generates and analyzes monthly financial management reports. Ensures project expenses are reasonable, cost-effective, and comply with USAID rules and regulations.
- Manages financial staff for disbursing all local costs under this project, monitoring and tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports of project expenditures for submission to USAID.
- Prepares donor financial reports and coordinates with the COP, Country Financial Officer and HQ for submission in a timely manner.
- Monitor and ensure compliance of sub-contractors to program financial and contractual guidelines.
- Promptly advise the COP of all potential fiduciary risks and develop monitoring and troubleshooting strategies to address these.
- Provides leadership support for the successful implementation of and adherence to IMA Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures.
- Institutes staff development plans for training and capacity development, and builds capacity of local partners in administration and finance management.
- Travels occasionally in country, providing technical assistance on financial and operational matters to field offices.
- Other relevant tasks as assigned.
The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:
- Post-graduate degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or relevant field.
- Relevant Accounting certification preferred.
- At least 7 years’ experience in finance and/or administration of donor-funded projects, with a minimum of five years of progressive management and leadership experience in Rwandan or East Africa.
- Working knowledge and prior experience with USAID cooperative agreements or contracts.
- Strong background in financial management, budget development, and analysis.
- A minimum of four years of experience supervising program operations, including human resources, procurement, IT, and sub-grants/contracts.
- Ability to travel within the country, as needed.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
- Fluency in written and oral English.
- Rwandan nationals highly encouraged to apply.
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