MSH hiring a Finance and Administration Manager.
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager for a new global health security opportunity in Senegal. The project will support system strengthening & capacity building activities to detect, prevent, & respond to infectious diseases, outbreaks, or other health threats.
The Finance and Administration Manager reports to the Project Director and works closely with the project leadership team to provide high-level financial management and operations leadership, contract and grant management support. S/he ensures that financial and operational functions support the timely and effective implementation of the project’s technical scope of work. S/he provides counsel to help project leadership ensure that resources are allocated and used in compliance with contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and appropriate standards and procedures. The F&A Manager will liaise with the project leadership team, local partners, CDC and MSH’s headquarters regarding any aspects of program implementation, contractual, risk management, governance and all other matters related to finance and operations. S/he will work together with project leadership team to ensure that all transactions are carried out in accordance with CDC and MSH standards and regulations.
The F&A Manager provides authoritative leadership and oversees the financial management for all project activities in Senegal. The F&A Manager is responsible for managing the award budget, monitoring expenditures and preparing financial reports for submission to CDC. His/Her responsibilities include oversight of procurement, accounting, grants, logistics, human resources, facilities and property management and records. S/he will implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support implementation of the award.
This position is subject to project award and funding
Qualifications and Experience
- A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related discipline; and professional qualification in accounting (equivalent to CPA).
- At least seven (7) years’ experience in administrative and financial management of large, complex projects in Senegal, of which at least five (5) years were with USG-funded activities.
- Experience in the management of USG funded projects and a track record in developing and managing large budgets, analyzing spending against budget, and internal and external reporting is required
- Significant experience with USG-funded projects preferably in Senegal, CDC experience highly desirable.
- Thorough knowledge of USG financial reporting and compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, management, planning, analytical and organizational skills demonstrated by ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail.
- Proven leadership and capacity in negotiation and conflict management.
- Demonstrated experience to provide technical assistance to organization and conduct trainings.
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills with fluency in English. Proficient computer skills.
- Experience in maintaining excellent communication with Headquarters.
- Ability to travel.
Background Information
Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
EEO Statement
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
Reports To
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