Director, Financial Management and Operations Job Vacancy at Jhpiego in Uganda

The Director of F&O oversees day-to-day coordination of financial activities for integrated health programs. Manages all sub-grants, ensuring compliance and reporting of sub-awardees. Provides technical assistance to partner finance departments as needed to ensure the highest level of integrity in financial operations. The Director of F&O oversees Finance and Grants Officers. This position is contingent upon award from USAID.
All applicants should prepare a single document for submission to include: cover letter, CV, references and salary history

Responsibilities:
Oversee all financial planning, budgeting and reporting for regional integrated health program.
Provide guidance to Chief of Party regarding the financial requirements of the project and office operations.
Prepare accurate budgets, track expenses, ensure that required financial controls and cost-performance monitoring mechanisms are in place and adhered to, prevent over or under expenditure of budgets, ensure proper safeguards of funds and ensure compliance with established USG and headquarters’ financial, accounting and administrative procedures.
Provide guidance, monitoring and support to project team, including procurement for goods and services, logistical support for local and international travel for staff and consultants, financial oversight of local sub-grantees (as needed) and maintenance of office inventory
Provide guidance and support for contracts development and management
Provide financial capacity-building for local grantees
Manage all sub-grants to local grantees ensuring sub-awardees’ compliance and reporting
Work closely with auditors during audit of the program.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field

Demonstrated experience in administrative and financial management of international programs larger than US $5 million per year
At least eight years of experience in administrative and financial management of large-scale, complex, international programs, including experience in managing donor-funded subcontracts/grants
At least five years working in international health in developing countries and in Uganda, preferably with some experience in programs related to sexual reproductive health or family planning
Relevant experience living and working oversees, including supporting implementation of national/provincial/regional/district-level programs
Five or more years of senior-level work experience with USG or other donors
Knowledge of USG cost principles, including USAID regulations, GAAP accounting rules and grants contract management
Familiarity with USG policies and administrative procedures
   
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree preferred
Ugandan nationals strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply:
https://jobs-jhpiego.icims.com/jobs/2735/director%2c-financial-management-and-operations/job

Deadline: 15/Jan/17