Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017
Chemonics seeks a director of finance and administration for the anticipated seven year, $310 to $340 million USAID Integrated Health Program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (IHP-DRC). The project aims to increase delivery of and access to high-quality, integrated health services by strengthening the capacity of Congolese institutions and communities. IHP-DRC will work to strengthen health governance, leadership, and systems at the provincial and health zone levels and improve uptake and sustained application of key healthy behaviors. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee finance and administration, including operational decision-making
- Ensure support teams including administration, finance, and logistics function efficiently to support project implementation
- Participate in management meetings and maintain positive relationships with DRC government officials, partners, and implementing partners
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or foreign equivalent in business, finance, accounting, or a related field required; or bachelor's degree and 15 years of experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience, including at least eight years of overseas, in financial management of large, complex, donor projects; demonstrated experience with funds control, monitoring of fraud and abuse, and success in managing subcontracts and subgrants with international consortiums including local organizations and NGOs
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Experience in the Africa, particularly West and Central Africa and DRC or other fragile and conflict-affected country preferred but not required
- Foreign Service Institute Level IV proficiency in French and Level III proficiency in English
How to apply:
Please send electronic submissions of your CV and cover letter to drcihp@chemonics.com by February 28, 2017. Please include "Director of Finance and Administration" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.