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PSI/Ethiopia seeks experienced candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)– Administration and Finance. This position is for a proposed $50Million USAID Mulu combination prevention project. PSI/Ethiopia is a fast growing dynamic country platform with targeted programming in HIV prevention, HIV care and support, and child survival. The DCOP – Admin and Finance will be responsible for ensuring efficient, effective and compliant platform operations in the areas of finance, administration, and operations, and for assisting in the institutional capacity building of platform staff and local subaward partners. As DCOP-Admin and Finance for the Mulu prevention project, this position is also responsible for all administrative and financial requirements associated with successful implementation of the cooperative agreement, including subgrant audits, capacity building and contract management. The position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and reports to the Country Representative.
*This position is contingent on funding
Responsibilties:
Lead financial, administrative and operational aspects of the Mulu combination prevention project, including all subaward administration, project financial/administrative planning, reporting, and contract management. (DCOP) Enforce institutional and subpartner operational and financial compliance with PSI/International, PSI/Ethiopia, Government of Ethiopia and Donor agreements, policies, procedures, minimum standards, and directives. (Compliance) Directly manage platform finance, operations and administration functions, including human resources, upcountry office administration and offsite warehouse facility. (Line management) Lead institutional participation inand follow up action from internal and external audits and platform assessments; oversee subaward audits and compliance assessments. (Audit and assessment) Lead financial and operational capacity building of subaward partners and of PSI/Ethiopia operations and program staff. (Capacity building) Manage Operations Unit staff performance including SMART MBO development, routine feedback, regular supportive supervision, performance appraisals and capacity building. (Performance management) Represent PSI/Ethiopia with senior external operational partners, including non-programmatic government institutions; donor contracting, finance and agreement officers; audit firms; large suppliers; etc., and represent the Operations Unit on PSI/Ethiopia senior management team. (Representation) Liaise effectively with Programmatic counterparts and Subpartner leadership to ensure seamless and constructive teamwork and partnership. (Teamwork) Lead platform operations systems and procedures development, improvement and dissemination, ensuring continuous improvements to ensure well planned, cost efficient and effective program implementation for maximum health impact. Where possible, transfer strong systems and procedures to subaward partners. (Systems and procedures) Lead Operations unit internal and external planning and reporting. (Workplanning and Reporting) Contribute to development and implementation of platform strategic plan, participate actively in the platform Senior Management Team, and act as the platform Country Representative when required. (Strategic Leadership). Perform any other responsibilities as requested Qualifications:
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or similar degree in relevant field. Minimum of 8 years of experience in Operations and/or Financial management, including demonstrated staff management experience Broad technical knowledge of effective operational, administrative and financial systems of workplanning, implementation and control Demonstrated familiarity with comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention program implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa Demonstrated experience implementing US Government Agreements and/or Contracts for an INGO Familiarity with international health, development issues and the international donor community Experience in successful cost proposal development Ability to work effectively in partnership with a variety of audiences and organizations, including senior government, donor, and implementing partners Fluency in spoken and written English and comfort with public speaking; Fluency in Amharic highly desirable Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills preferred Additionally, the successful candidate will have: cross-cultural sensitivity; a capacity building approach to day-to-day work; creativity; ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure; strong negotiation skills; and the interest to work on a team in a complex political environment. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated working knowledge of financial and administrative systems in Ethiopia.
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