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Pathfinder International

Jobs in Tanzania 2019: New Jobs
Vacancies at Pathfinder International, 2019

Finance and Administration Director
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Pathfinder Overview
Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people,
regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when
to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the
lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments,
communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove
barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together,
we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save
women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the
need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young
people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Summary

Pathfinder is seeking a Director, Finance and Administration an
upcoming five year USAID-funded reproductive, maternal, newborn, child
and adolescent health proposal in Tanzania. The project aims to increase
the demand for and use of quality integrated RMNCAH services in target
regions, particularly women of reproductive age, youth and children, by
improving access to quality RMNCAH services in both facilities and the
surrounding communities, promoting positive health-seeking behaviors
among Tanzania’s population, and enhancing the overall policy
environment for RMNCAH service delivery. A five-year activity under a
Contract mechanism is anticipated through full and open competition.

The Director, Finance and Administration has primary responsibility for
overall financial management and administration of the activity. They
will be responsible for management of all accounting and sub-grants and
ensure financial operations are in compliance with USAID regulations.

Key Job Outcomes
Financial Management

Oversee the project’s management of financial functions ensuring donor/contract compliance.
Develop and prepare budget forecasts and manage expenses within approved budget.
Develop and maintain appropriate systems and cost-effective, timely
procedures and controls such as cash management, vendor payments, and
budgeting to properly disburse, account, budget, and report funds.
Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and submission of
regular financial statements and other cost reports to headquarters and
USAID, including providing guidance to project staff and partners.
Report on financial results and approve monthly/quarterly operating plans and reports.
Assist the COP in the successful implementation of the project
including the timely completion of high-quality, budget forecast and
financial statements.
In collaboration with Human Resources department, identify, select,
manage performance of, and mentor finance and administrative staff
ensuring professional growth and development as well as capacity
building.
Oversee sub-grantees/sub-contractors ensuring adherence to donor,
organizational, and host country policies and build capacity of local
organizations to become successful and sustainable quality service
providers.
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely
manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements;
collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and
oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external
auditors and the finance team and senior management team; assess any
changes necessary.
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting
practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure
manual.
Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to members of senior management team.

Administrative Management

Provide leadership and management during project start-up and
close-out with regard to the project office, bank account, operations
and logistics, staff administration, telecommunications etc.
Implement administrative and financial operations of the program,
ensuring compliance with agency standards and practices, local laws and
donor policy and contract provisions.
Manage funds at local bank account and approve expenditures in
accordance with Pathfinder and donor procedures, cost principles, and
regulations.
Develop management policies and procedures to ensure efficiency,
quality, and all resources are in place, adhered to, and in compliance
with local laws, donor rules and regulations.
Contract and manage local individuals/organizations for identified
tasks according to donor and agency procedures; negotiate consultancy
agreements, provide training and/or develop capacity of local partners.
Ensure that security guidelines and procedures are established,
maintained, updated regularly and adhered to by the project team.
Monitor the security situation and provide leadership for staff in
emergencies.
Protect the organization’s resources and assets and ensure efficient usage in accordance with project goals.
Establish information technology systems and operational facilities to support project staff and programming.

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies

Proven expertise in finance, accounting and auditing, including
automated financial systems, as well as results-oriented grants
management, including financial planning, monitoring of grant compliance
and management and establishment of internal controls.
Proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors.
Experience managing USAID contracts and overseeing international and local subcontractors and grantees.
Demonstrated success managing multi-million-dollar, donor-funded
programs through development of cost-efficient budgeting, management of
appropriate spending to support project impact, and regular monitoring
of financials for programmatic revisions and accurate, timely reporting.
Demonstrated ability in analyzing financial documents, projections, expenditures, and accruals.
Demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a team.
Experience working with complex programs involving short deadlines,
multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners, to achieve
expected results.
Must have outstanding interpersonal skills and be eager to work in a multicultural organization

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies

Strong computer skills in accounting software systems and Microsoft
Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook.
Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Commitment to
family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child
health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices
Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a
member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to
manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.
Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrix organization.
Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work related matters
Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence
others through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication
skills.

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Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field.
Eight (8) years of experience in administrative and financial
management of large-scale, complex, international development assistance
programs.
Fluency in spoken and written English and French required.

Other Information
Ability to travel internationally (up to 35%)
Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer
Please Note: This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
Strong preference for Tanzanian national and then regional East Africa personnel.

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New Job Opportunity at Pathfinder International – Tanzania, Finance and Administration Director