Finance and Operations Manager, ZAMNACS Project

Tracking Code

5449

Job Description

Candidates must have legal authorization to work and currently reside in Zambia.

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving treatments, vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

The Zambia Nutrition Assessment, Counseling, and Support (ZAMNACS) project will support the delivery of nutrition assessment, counseling, and support (NACS) to HIV-positive individuals and orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in selected sites of Zambia. ZAMNACS’ primary purpose is to promote good nutrition and prevent malnutrition in adults and children enrolled in existing HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs as well as at-risk OVC. ZAMNACS’ secondary purpose is to improve antiretroviral therapy and palliative care outcomes through the provision of NACS to target populations at clinic and community levels. ZAMNAC’s goal is to develop a “proof of concept” for a proven NACS methodology that is cost effective and can be scaled-up nationally within the existing health system.

The Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for:

• Overseeing day-to-day administrative and financial aspects of the project.
• Ensuring compliance with all USAID and PATH policies, practices, and regulations.
• Analyzing project expenses, including partner financial reports, on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Establishing financial systems and policies for the project that are in compliance with PATH’s Financial Manual and good financial practices.
• Advising project staff on donor requirements and provide training on financial management, record keeping, operational systems, and policies as needed.
• Coordinating input for the annual budgeting process with the Chief of Party and partners.
• Ensuring financial accountability and sound business management performance for the project.
• Overseeing procurement of in-country commodities and other project equipment as needed in collaboration with PATH’s Procurement Office and in compliance with USAID regulations.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience managing financial activities, including subcontracting, consultant, and sub-agreement procedures, including equipment procurement, budget development, accounting, and grants management.
• Extensive experience training and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• English language fluency is required.
• Financial software expertise, including Excel and QuickBooks.
• Relevant experience in Zambia.

Required Experience

An advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, or other relevant fields with full ACCA or CIMA qualification is required. At least five (5) years of experience working in health or development programs with substantial expertise in contracts and financial management of USAID funded projects in Zambia or other developing countries. 

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Location

Lusaka, , Zambia

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