Finance & Administration Director, USAID/Uganda/Strengthening Supply Chain Systems Activity at Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Kampala, Uganda

Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Full time Job

Accounting & Finance

Kampala,Uganda

Date Posted: August 30, 2024

Application deadline:

September 6, 2024 5:00pm

Job description

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) reports to the Chief of Party and works closely with the project leadership team to provide high-level financial management and operations leadership, contract and grant management support. The DFA ensures that financial and operational functions support the timely and effective implementation of the project’s technical scope of work. The DFA 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 DFA will liaise with the project leadership team, local partners, USAID and MSH’s headquarters regarding any aspects of program implementation, contractual, risk management, cost share, governance and all other matters related to finance and administration. The DFA will work together with the project leadership team to ensure that all expenditures, payment, procurement, vehicle management are carried out in accordance with USAID and MSH standards and regulations. The DFA provides authoritative leadership on all budget, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting and contract matters to ensure timely and effective implementation of the program’s activities in Uganda.

Demonstrated experience of providing 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.

Local candidates strongly preferred.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

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