POSITION: Director of Finance and Administration, Strengthening the Capacity of Local Organizations Activity
Counterpart International is seeking a qualified Director of Finance and Administration to support the anticipated Strengthening the Capacity of Local Organizations Activity in Tanzania. This activity will be multi-year aimed at enhancing the capacity of local Tanzanian organizations improving their ability to deliver services, manage resources effectively, and engage in sustainable development initiatives. This position is contingent upon award. This is a full-time position based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The position will report to the Chief of Party of the project. The Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for all aspects of financial project management as well as coordination of all financial activities. The proposed employee should have experience in the areas of financial management, accountability, negotiations, auditing, as well as USAID rules and regulations governing financial and administrative management and oversight of programs.
Responsibilities
The DOFA will be responsible for establishing and overseeing financial management systems, procedures and controls and reviewing Counterpart Field Finance Operations Manual, Procurement Manual, Grants Manual, Accounting QuickBooks Manual and other relevant documents. This position will work with HQ to develop the Field Human Resources Manual and update it as necessary and will be providing regular training to financial and administrative staff on tools, policies and procedures. The DOFA will be ensuring that recruiting processes are consistent and streamlined and establishing a filing system to hold all records relating thereto (maintaining electronic and hard copy files). H/she will oversee the development of key Human Resources policies, and ensuring their adherence to Tanzania’s labor laws while providing oversight on the procurement processes and ensuring all service providers agreements and contracts are up-to-date. The DOFA will be managing program budget and overseeing all financial and grants disbursements and procurement to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and Counterpart International policies as well as coordinating monthly requests for funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations.
Qualifications
- University degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial and grants management experience in international development projects
- Proven experience of managing the finances of large (preferably over $15M) projects.
- Knowledge of Tanzania’s financial and accounting requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of USAID and other USG rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Mastery level in accounting, including: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budget forecasting, financial analysis;
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and QuickBooks accounting software
- Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills
- Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, ability to work well in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required;
- Oral and written fluency in Swahili preferred.
How to apply
To apply, please use the following link:
Counterpart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Accessibility Notice: If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to recruiting@counterpart.org. Please view Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
POSITION: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager, Strengthening the Capacity of Local Organizations Activity
Counterpart International is currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager to support the anticipated USAID Strengthening the Capacity of Local Organizations Activity in Tanzania. This activity will be multi-year aimed at enhancing the capacity of local Tanzanian organizations improving their ability to deliver services, manage resources effectively, and engage in sustainable development initiatives. This position is contingent upon award. This is a full-time position based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Responsibilities
The MEL Manager will be responsible for all aspects of program level monitoring, evaluation, and learning and related reporting, research, and communications. The proposed candidate will be responsible for the project’s MEL plan and related reporting as well as the research and learning agenda. In addition, the MEL Manager will lead the implementation of regular learning activities and all MEL reporting and communications. The successful candidate will be a leader who will provide local staff and partners with the evidence, capacity, tools, technical assistance, and/or services required to design, implement, monitor, and/or evaluate program interventions as well as implement learning activities. Reporting to the Chief of Party and working closely with the leadership team, this candidate will have experience working on USAID-funded activities, broad knowledge of Collaborating, Learning and Adapating (CLA), participatory MEL approaches, and possess strong analytical writing skills. H/she will design, conduct, and manage internal assessments and evaluations to assess program impact and will support external evaluators in the implementation of independent studies, assessment and evaluations of the project. The position will ensure the collection of quality quantitative and qualitative data is fed into the MEL Plan and corresponding documents through sound data collection methodology, data cross referencing, data tabulation/analysis, and by conducting periodic data quality assessments. The position will produce high-quality, accessible written analysis to inform priorities, stakeholders, and donors and will create and conduct staff trainings on data collection, MEL processes and participatory approaches to MEL.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in international development or other relevant social science
- Minimum 8 years of experience working in international development programs
- Experience managing MEL/CLA functions for international development programs, including designing and implementing MEL results frameworks; developing PMEPs, work plans, and indicators; developing and implementing learning agendas and activities; and monitoring on-going programs for USAID or other large donor organizations;
- Experienced in training and capacity-building and fostering a collaborative relationship with MEL and other program staff
- Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, (remote) trainings, and consultations
- Ability to produce different displays, summaries, reports, research briefs and other data-based products to facilitate user-friendly consumption of information
- Experience with data analysis and presentation using Excel, Kobo Toolbox, and advanced data analysis and visualization packages. Additional software and technical skills (databases, mobile technology, GIS, and statistical packages) preferred.
- Experience using statistical and qualitative analysis software packages, as well as spreadsheet, graphics, and presentation software
- Experience conducting research and analysis for technical programming
- Experience linking research and program findings into program design and implementation
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with a geographically dispersed team
- Knowledge of, and experience applying varied CLA methodologies is strongly preferred
- Experience working on USAID-funded programs, and strong knowledge of policies and procedures is strongly preferred
- Experience working effectively with government officials, non-governmental partners, and USAID and/or other donors;
- Languages:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required;
- Oral and written fluency in Swahili preferred.
How to apply
To apply, please use the following link:
Counterpart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Accessibility Notice: If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to recruiting@counterpart.org. Please view Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Responsibilities
The COP will be responsible for overall project leadership, management, technical direction and vision, oversight, quality, and compliance, and maintaining relationships with USAID and stakeholders. The COP will be responsible for ensuring the timely submission and quality of all project deliverables, identifying obstacles and risks related to implementation and suggesting appropriate adjustments to the DC office and the donor. This position requires senior-level program management experience with USAID or other donors, as well as direct collaboration with Counterpart HQ office. The COP will liaise with the USAID mission (and other donors as applicable), civil society organizations, local government officials, and other local partners to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting of project objectives and achievements. H/she will manage and supervise the work of project personnel, subcontractors, and grantees, with a focus on achieving work plan targets and core results in a timely manner. The COP will provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Political Science, Governance and Civil Society and/or other related fields.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in international. development; Minimum of five years working on civic social strengthening programs, preferably in Tanzania and East Africa, preferably for USAID programs.
- At least six (6+) years management experience, preferably as a COP or in a comparable managerial position on donor-funded projects, preferably for USAID programs.
- Experienced with capacity strengthening for civil society organizations and/or local government and/or media actors in Tanzania.
- Experience supervising teams of diverse staff and demonstrated leadership capacity and motivational skills;
- Demonstrated program management and organizational skills in managing, implementing, and monitoring effective program budgets, finances, and personnel of projects of a similar scale and scope;
- Demonstrated experience managing and implementing development projects focused on public policy reform and civil society strengthening, preferably in Tanzania and East Africa;
- Demonstrated experience in working effectively with the social, political, economic and cultural context in Tanzania;
- Demonstrated experience enhancing and engaging civil society, community leaders and youth to advocate for change, advancing development systems to identify local community needs;
- Demonstrated experience in working effectively with senior government representatives at the local, municipal, and national level in Tanzania and East Africa and local and national civil society actors, USAID representatives, donors, and other stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality outputs;
- Experience with adaptive management approaches preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required;
- Oral and written fluency in Swahili preferred.
How to apply
To apply please use the following link:
Counterpart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Accessibility Notice: If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to recruiting@counterpart.org. Please view Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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