Finance Manager - Plan International

Plan is an international development Organization whose mission is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of deprived children through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives. Plan has been working Tanzania since 1991, supporting children and communities to gain better access to health, education, water, sanitation and hygiene livelihoods and protection through five Country Programs. Plan works with children, their families and communities to implement programme at grass roots level.
Addressing stunting in Tanzania Early (ASTUTE) programme is a 5 year initiative funded by DFID which aims to reduce stunting 5 regions across Tanzania, using a multi-sectoral approach. .
Plan Tanzania now invites applications from suitable, qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions described below

Job Purpose:
The position holder will manage the finances for an up to £18 million new program on nutrition for DFID

Job requirement
Oversee administrative, logistical and financial management for project;
Responsible for budgeting process, procurement, inventory, and forecasting;
Work with Chief of Party to ensure efficient functioning of administrative and financial processes and maintain adequate internal control;
Lead oversight and monitor the disbursement of funds to local government authorities and track funds according to targets and results, working closely with the M & E Advisor.
Liaise with other key technical personnel and local staff to ensure smooth administrative and financial processes are upheld;
Responsible for oversight and management of government sub-grants program; and
Work in close collaboration with Chief of Party to ensure contract monitoring and reporting, including deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience
Over 10 year's experience managing the finances for large-scale public health programs.
Experience working with financial management, grants management and accounting mechanisms.
Post-graduate education in financial management or related field;
Demonstrated experience in management of finances for community based programs
Ability to work effectively and engage with government health systems, processes and delivery models in developing countries;
Demonstrated experience with accounting and financial management skills;
Proven capacity in the financial management of successful large-scale programs.
Familiarity and understanding of DFID rules and regulations and standard operating procedures;
Fluent oral and strong analytical communication skills in English
Written English communication skills required. .
 
CHILD PROTECTION

Plan Tanzania is a child centered organization. Protecting the rights of the children is of paramount interest to us. Subsequently, all shortlisted candidates will undergo a police vetting check for criminal offences particularly relating to any type of child abuse. The successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Plan Tanzania child protection policy.. .

REMUNERATION
The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per Plan Tanzania salary structure and incentive package.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Plan Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. Interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certificate copies of relevant education and professional qualifications together with names of three referees, and their contact. Please note that Plan Tanzania has no recruitment agent, therefore all applications should be sent via softcopy and hardcopy to undersigned 26 Jan at 12 noon. . .
Country Human Resources Manager
Plan International Tanzania

Central Technology Building (CT House)
Plot # 96, Mikocheni Light Industrial Area
Off. New Bagamoyo road next to TBC
P. O. Box 3517
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.