PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI seeks a Contracts & Finance Advisor to be based inMaputo,Mozambique. The Contracts & Finance Advisor will be embedded in the Administration and Finance Department and report to the Country Director. The main responsibility will be to directly advise the Director of Administration & Finance and other senior level management on key financial and contractual issues.
The responsibilities of the Contracts & Finance Advisor include (a) lead the development and implementation of relevant procedures and build local staff capacity in the areas of project budgeting, budget management, financial planning & analysis, and cost control; as well as in areas of contract, grant and subaward management; (b) supporting the process of improving financial planning and financial analysis at the departmental and provincial levels; and (c) providing mentorship and coaching to the new Director of Administration and Finance on PSI policies and procedures.
The Financial Advisor will strengthen and broaden the capacity of PSI’s local staff responsible for financial control, budget management, contract and agreement management, and subaward management. The successful candidate will be motivated by the analytical nature of the position in addition to the strong capacity-building elements. Candidates should be familiar with accounting at a basic level but do not need to be accountants by profession. This is a 2 year post.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical assistance to finance and analysis staff to independently implement, manage, and improve budgeting, financial analysis, and cost control measures;
- Provide technical assistance in areas of budgeting, budget control, and budget analysis;
- Reinforce systems and procedures that enhance project management and planning at the program department and provincial office level;
- Help organize follow on trainings for non-finance staff in divisional budgeting creation and management;
- Provide training and technical assistance to Contract Manager and Program directors on contractual management and compliance;
- Provide training and technical assistance to Subaward Manager and Program directors on subaward issuance, management and compliance;
- Advise senior staff on financial issues; and
- Facilitate training sessions for staff in program and support departments.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Relevant post-graduate degree preferred or equivalent experience in a related field
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in financial analysis or in a related field where analytical thinking was a core requirement;
- At least four years of work experience managing a team in a developing country;
- Training and/or teaching experience;
- Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and cost control processes, preferably from another PSI platform or an NGO environment;
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills;
- Demonstrated ability and motivation to build local capacity and/or train others;
- Experience working in developing countries and/or situations of cultural or political sensitivity;
- Fluent written and spoken English; and
- Knowledge of Portuguese (or fluent Spanish) and/or the motivation to learn the language in a short period of time.
It should be noted that the position is a technical advisor role, not a managerial role. The successful candidate will be fully integrated into the Administration & Finance Department and will work side-by-side with other staff on all tasks. The successful candidate will have some knowledge of budget management and financial analysis; ability to work effectively with, train, and develop finance staff in a cross-cultural setting; strong quantitative skills; the ability to liaise and work closely with staff across departments; and excellent interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to candidates with developing country experience, preferably in a lusophone country; and knowledge of public health issues and the international donor community. Maputo is a safe and family friendly post with great opportunities for professional development and exceptional access to recreational activities.
APPLY ONLINE at http:www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
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