Director of Finance and Operations 18 views0 applications 16 views

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Duration: 5-year program

Programme Budget: $45M

Salary: €45,457 – €50,509 (Grade 4)

About the Program:

The Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) aims to contribute to the Government of Sierra Leone’s overarching goal of improving the health of adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, and children under five years old. The program seeks to 1) enhance the quality of family planning, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), malaria services, 2) promote the adoption of crucial health behaviors and 3) strengthen the stewardship and governance of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation at central and district levels. SIHSA seeks to promote the integration of health services, including malaria services, to rapidly scale-up evidence-based interventions to address preventable causes of maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent morbidities and mortality. SIHSA seeks to demonstrate innovative models to catalyze community-driven solutions and show models to promote private sector engagement.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Chief of Party (COP), the Director of Finance and Operations will be responsible for financial planning and management, logistical and administrative support to the project team, and ensuring that administrative, financial, and contract activities are carried out in a manner consistent with the objectives of the project, and in compliance with USAID regulations and Concern policies. They will maintain positive and productive relationships with the donor and local and international partner organizations throughout the programme lifecycle.

Recruitment is contingent upon successful award and USAID approval.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on overall financial management of the SIHSA programme, ensuring stringent financial compliance with contractual obligations and deliverables in line with USAID regulations.
• Oversee the entire programme’s finances, monitoring activities and keeping the COP advised of all potential situations that may pose a risk to our internal financial controls.
• Establish, implement and monitor systems for project financial management, sub-contracting and auditing to ensure transparency, open competition and good business practice.
• Lead a team of finance personnel, ensuring collaboration with the wider programme and consortium team, as well as overseeing performance reviews and leading recruitment.
• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual financial/accrual reports, expenditure reports and burn rate reports.
• Support program staff with monthly budget vs. actual expenditure reports and analysis alongside balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with the design, development and revision of project budgets.
• Maintain strong knowledge of local government requirements and oversee full financial compliance in line with Sierra Leonean laws and tax regulations.
• Demonstrate leadership on workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and role model a positive safeguarding ethos.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with organisation policies including safeguarding and protection, the Core Humanitarian Standard and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher, ideally in finance, business administration, procurement, or related area. If the role is based in another Concern Worldwide country office, the salary will be pro-rated to the local salary ranges in that country.
• An internationally accredited Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Demonstrated international experience of large budget development and management and monitoring and financial reporting.
• A minimum of five (5) years working on institutional donor-funded financial management instruments, policies, financial and operating procedures and requirements and financial compliance.
• Strong knowledge of USAID financial reporting and compliance requirements alongside USAID’s rules and regulations.
• Superior expertise using Excel for project budgeting, forecasting and financial analyses.
• Demonstrated supervision of staff and team management.
• Ability to work well within a team, and to complete multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desired Qualities:

• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Commitment to capacity building, protection, and participation.
• Demonstrated experience of team building and participatory approaches.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols.