overview:
Amref Health Africa Tanzania is a leading public health organization that is committed to improving the health of people by collaborating with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems at various levels in Tanzania. Amref Health Africa is submitting a project proposal to USAID in response to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number: 72062121RFA00003 for local qualified entities to implement the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Next Generation activity. The main goal of this NOFO’s is to improve the health, well-being, and protection of OVC and youth in high HIV burden communities. Specifically, the NOFO aims to 1) Increase use of OVC platforms for pediatric HIV case finding, linkage to treatment, and viral suppression 2) Increase access to HIV prevention, violence prevention, and response services for OVC and youth 3) Improve socio-economic capacity of at-risk adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) and OVC caregivers. In this regard, Amref Health Africa in Tanzania invites suitable applicants for the following
position to be filled contingent to the organization winning the award.
JOB TITLE: Senior Finance and Administration (F&A) Manager
REPORTING TO : Head of Finance
PROJECT: Tanzania Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Next Generation
PHYSICAL LOCATION : Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior F&A Manager will lead and manage the production of accurate and timely financial
information needed to facilitate the efficient operations of the project activities and ensure that there is an effective financial management system in place required to maintain financial integrity and accountability of project funds as per donor expectations and organizations policy.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial management roles:
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports to USAID/Tanzania and other stakeholders.
Supervising financial data posting and validation daily to facilitate monthly and annual closure of
accounts
• Provide technical financial and accounting services to all project operations and monitor overall financial performance including those of sub grantees
• Provide technical support on Project Audit and following to ensure the action plan are implemented as agreed.
• Manage donor call down requests and cash flow planning, ensure availability of adequate cash balances
• Manage existing grants by tracking, developing internal reporting systems working with staff to ensure the project is meeting proposal conditions and expectations
• Responsible for pre award budget development and post award re-budgeting of all project sub grants
Administration roles:
• Ensure compliance with administrative systems, policies and procedures.
• Oversee effective maintenance and insurance of all project assets and ensure staff conducive working environment with optimal use of project resources.
• Support management and compliance to the Amref Health Africa developed disposal guidelines,
policies and procedures for Amref Health Africa’s obsolete assets.
• Oversee the drafting and servicing of service contracts related to project activities and payment processing.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of appropriate security systems that ensure Network, systems and data security from internal and external threats.
• Foster strong partnerships and collaborations with the MOHCDGEC, LGAs, other local organizations and other relevant stakeholders.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS;
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field from a recognized university or
equivalent
• S/He is a Certified Public Accountant
• At least ten years of experience in accounting and financial management on donor-funded projects
• Demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a team
• Knowledge of USG cost principles, rules, and regulations and applying these in program decision- making
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and working with program staff to ensure resources are used efficiently and to accurately account for expenditures
• Demonstrated experience in managing sub-grants
• Exceptional computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, and experience using commercially available accounting software programs
• Record of accurate and reliable reporting to donor agencies
• English written and oral communication skills; fluency in Swahili also required
• At least seven years of experience working in Tanzania.
How to apply:
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter before 16.30 HOURS Thursday Aug 12, 2021 to Email: jobs.tanzania@amref.org with the subject line: REF: Tanzania Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Next Generation.
Please mention the job title/vacancy name or use the job title as the subject line when applying for
this position failure to do that your application may not be retrieved. Direct application through mail will not be accepted. Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and have not retained any agent in connection with recruitment.
1. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy;
2. “Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding in workplace and will
not tolerate any form of abuse, wherever it occurs or whoever is responsible”
3. Amref health Africa –Tanzania regrets that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
