Position Title Deputy Chief of Party - Finance & Budget Operations Requisition Number 13-0117 Post Date 6/19/2013 City Pretoria
Description Position Summary: Pact seeks a Deputy Chief of Party-Finance & Budget Operations for a five year USAID-funded capacity development support project in South Africa. The aim of the project is to support the goals of PEPFAR and those of the South African Government’s (SAG) National Strategic Plan to transition to country ownership by promoting sustainability of local organizations and provision of grant management support to develop local capacity. The project consists of three components–Grant Award and Management; Institutional capacity-development of indigenous organizations; and Capacity development assistance to the SAG.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee program implementation and logistics for all components of the project including rapid roll-out; and working with the COP to manage project financial and operations staff.
• Oversee grants management, financial management and procurement;
• Provide oversight on all program related financial matters;
• Manage the project budget ensuring all costs incurred by Pact are accounted for and in compliance with local laws;
• Provide technical assistance to improve the systems of internal control and financial management of partners;
• Develop and maintain sound financial management systems in line with USAID rules and regulations and Pact’s world-wide policies and procedures, and accounting principles;
• Ensure financial reporting is in accordance with USAID cooperative agreement requirements and provide reports to relevant stakeholders;
• Establish/Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of sub grants funds and sub contracts;
• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to the donor through the DC office;
• Monitor and review partner’s annual audits and monthly expense reports, ensuring that reports expenses are auditable and verifiable;
• Work closely with Pact’s grants and administration units on program related matters;
• Perform other duties as assigned;
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in financial management, accounting, financial analysis, development finance, budgeting, macroeconomics, and/or applied economics, or a closely related field;
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing or financial management or equivalent;
• Previous experience of development or enhancing civil society organizational financial management capacity;
• Five years of relevant grants and short term contract management experience;
• Knowledge of applicable USAID/USG rules and regulations;
• Ability to set-up financial regulation systems with partner organizations to ensure efficient and accurate disbursement of funds;
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal, management and team development experience; and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
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