Job Reference Number
EMUK336-2
Job Type
Technical
Schedule
Contract
Job Location
Africa; Tanzania
Job Summary
DFID Tanzania – Human Development Innovation Fund – Finance Management Specialist
Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Ltd has recently submitted to DFID an Expression of Interest in being invited to tender for the services to manage the Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF), which aims to drive and support innovative approaches to improving quality and sustainability of education, health and water & sanitation services in Tanzania.
HDIF will catalyse the development and testing of new models of service delivery, the use of new technologies, the involvement of new providers and the establishment of new partnerships, with a focus on the private sector and public-private partnerships. The Fund Management team will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of HDIF, including screening and scoring proposals, managing grants, ensuring effective financial oversight and reporting, supporting and monitoring projects and ensuring that projects are rigorously evaluated. Crucially, it will also bring understanding and experience of innovation and ‘innovation ecosystems’, in order to build the capacity of the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), strengthen the culture of innovation and use of science and technology in development, and ensure that findings and lessons learned are shared with government and other key stakeholders.
Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Ltd has recently submitted to DFID an Expression of Interest in being invited to tender for the services to manage the Human Development Innovation Fund (HDIF), which aims to drive and support innovative approaches to improving quality and sustainability of education, health and water & sanitation services in Tanzania.
HDIF will catalyse the development and testing of new models of service delivery, the use of new technologies, the involvement of new providers and the establishment of new partnerships, with a focus on the private sector and public-private partnerships. The Fund Management team will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of HDIF, including screening and scoring proposals, managing grants, ensuring effective financial oversight and reporting, supporting and monitoring projects and ensuring that projects are rigorously evaluated. Crucially, it will also bring understanding and experience of innovation and ‘innovation ecosystems’, in order to build the capacity of the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), strengthen the culture of innovation and use of science and technology in development, and ensure that findings and lessons learned are shared with government and other key stakeholders.
The start-up is tentatively scheduled for July/August 2013 for a duration of 5 years.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Management Specialist (long-term, full-time)
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance, international banking, business administration or equivalent experience
- Expertise in the financial management, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the monitoring and accounting of large grant funds
- Practical knowledge and understanding of DFID systems and procedures preferred
- Experienced in setting up and implementation of robust, effective, transparent and secure financial management systems, accounting, auditing – for both grant fund and project finances (e.g. including assets management, procurement etc.)
Other Requirements
None
Employee Benefits
Negotiated contract
Contact
Finance Management Specialist , Tanzania
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