Finance and Administration Manager, Addis Ababa

Finance and Administration Manager, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Title:Finance and Administration Manager

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Posting Date:09/16/2013

Deadline Date:09/27/2013

Description:

The Finance and Administration (F&A) Manager is a full-time position, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This position is responsible for overall financial and administrative operations, as well as day-to-day oversight and support of the field programs. S/he works in close coordination with the Team Leader (TL) in the oversight of program functions, support, and guidelines. The F&A Manager will report directly to the TL. This position is dependent on availability of funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage financial and administrative implementation of the project;
• Supervise and coordinate financial and administrative teams in order to ensure timely achievement of project goals and timely reporting;
• Establish and maintain financial management systems and policies that are compliant with DFID and John Snow, Inc. (JSI) policies and procedures;
• Develop approaches to optimize value for money and streamline financial management across all programmatic activity and systems;
• Assist the Grants Manager to build financial and administrative capacity within the federal ministry of health (FMoH), with particular emphasis on grants management;
• Assist TL in managing programmatic issues, including compliance and cost effectiveness;
• Prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and prepare financial reports for DFID and FMOH;
• Establish and oversee effectiveness of administrative and operational systems, as well as ensure sound financial management;
• Provide oversight for any procurement of required office and training equipment and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or related field;
• At least seven years of progressively responsible work experience in managing public health grants in Ethiopia, preferably with experience at an international NGO;
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with DFID and/or other international government donors, acquisition and assistance instruments, policies, procedures, and requirements;
• Skilled in organizing, tracking, and monitoring resources, and establishing priorities;
• Ability to gather data, compile and synthesize information, and prepare reports;
• Strong skills in word processing and Excel;
• Fluency in English and Amharic is required.

JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or military status (special disabled veterans or veteran status) in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D.



If you are an individual with a disability, or a disabled veteran and unable to apply online for an available position, you may submit your request for reasonable accommodation by calling Human Resources at 617-482-9485.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 09/27/2013.

No phone calls please.

Principals only please.

JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or military status (special disabled veterans or veteran status) in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D

If you are an individual with a disability, or a disabled veteran and unable to apply online for an available position, you may submit your request for reasonable accommodation by calling Human Resources at 617-482-9485.