FHI360 Finance and Operations Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

FHI360 Finance and Operations Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 200096

Category: Accounting and Finance
Location: Addis Ababa
Career Level: Managerial Level (Manager, Supervisor, Director)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:

Job Description

Internal and External vacancy announcement

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.

Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

Overview: Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) is a five-year USAID-funded project with the following overall objectives:

(1) Improve the detection of diseases of public health importance and identification of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in priority infectious diseases through an accessible, accurate, adaptable, timely, and integrated diagnostic network system;

(2) Improve the quality of real-time surveillance systems for pathogens of greatest public health concern, including AMR and zoonotic diseases, and;

(3) Generate evidence-based guidance and innovative solutions to strengthen in-country diagnostic networks and surveillance systems.

FHI 360 is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager to be responsible for overall financial management of IDDS project activities in Ethiopia.

This includes oversight of procurement, logistics, human resources, accounting, and finance. Responsibilities include managing the contract budget for Ethiopia and preparing financial reports for submission to IDDS project headquarters.

The Finance and Operations Manager will also ensure that funds expended are compliant with FHI 360 policies and U.S. Government (USG) regulations and policies.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the IDDS Operations and Finance Director based in the United States. This position reports to the IDDS Ethiopia Team Lead.

Location: Addis Ababa/Ethiopia

Responsibilities: The Finance and Operations Manager has the following responsibilities:

Oversee project operations including human resources, logistics, procurement and accounting/finance

Create and maintain up-to-date financial tracking system

Maintain proper documentation for all office and project expenditures

Liaise with vendors and other service providers and ensure that invoices are verified and submitted on a timely basis

Coordinate monthly requests of funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure that the program has all the necessary funds for the operations

Review purchase orders and required supporting documentation and consult with the team leader for approval, prior to issuance of the purchase orders within agreed-upon thresholds

Create and submit monthly financial reports

Create regular financial tracking reports to monitor Ethiopia project spend against the approved budget

Maintain office records as needed

Design and implement office financial policies, standards, and procedures in line with FHI 360 policies and the USG

Provide input to the preparation of project budgets for

Ethiopia

Review IDDS staff expense reports and supporting documentation and after approval arrange prompt payment

Monitor time spent by project Ethiopia staff and advise the Country Team Lead if time is not being charged and spent according to the approved Ethiopia budget

Assist the Country Team Lead with the hiring of project staff in Ethiopia

Provide human resources support to project staff and ensure that all HR policies of FHI 360 and the local HR manual are adhered to

Advise project staff on USAID requirements and provide training on financial management, record keeping, operational systems and policies as needed

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance Administration or similar field

Minimum five years of professional experience providing accounting and financial management services

Excellent experience in managing Contract Agreements.

Demonstrable understanding of accounting procedures

Familiar with USG rules and regulations, and experience in a similar position on a USG-funded project preferred

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Fluency in written and spoken English and other languages as applicable per country

Strong English written, oral, and presentation skills

Authorization to work in Ethiopia

Preferred Qualifications:

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Experience completing a variety of financial tasks by establishing priorities and working in a fast-paced office environment, under pressure and against numerous deadlines

Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team

Accuracy and attention to detail in the performance of duties is of critical importance

Excellent organizational skills, including task and time management

Impeccable business ethics, including the protection of confidential information

Supervision

May supervise 1-2 junior staff

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.

This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their application & updated CV through HREthiopia@fhi360.org before/on March 15/2019

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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FHI360 Finance and Operations Manager Jobs in Ethiopia