Director of Finance and Administration, Tanzania

Director of Finance and Administration, USAID project in Tanzania

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 30-year history of helping to deliver development results across the developing world. We operate in some of the most challenging and political and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Iraq. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance and anti-corruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for day-to-day oversight and administration of a five year USAID project in Tanzania, including responsibility for procurement, sub-contracts, human resources, IT, logistics, financial management and accounting.

**Please note: This position is open to U.S. and Tanzanian nationals

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief of Party, supervise a team of accounting, HR, IT, logistics, administrative and procurement professionals. Maintain timely and accurate financial information.
Responsible for the smooth operation of the office.
Provide capacity building, on-site coaching and mentoring and training to staff.
Assist with project quarterly and annual reporting.
Support the Chief of Party in budget planning and monitoring.
Support to the Project Manager in ensuring financial, procurement and overall compliance with the contract.
Provide oversight of the human resources and recruitment function, including ensuring adherence to local laws.
Work closely with MSI partner and subcontracting organizations to ensure rigorous financial and contract management.
Develop and manage the project procurement system.
Conduct procurement and draft subcontract agreements.
Administrative management of subcontractors providing technical services and management of contractors providing other support services.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance or a related subject required; Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience managing finance and accounting operations of donor-funded projects.
At least five years of experience in finance and administration of USAID-funded projects with emphasis on budget tracking and monitoring and grants management.
Knowledge of FAR and AIDAR regulations.
Knowledge of East Africa preferred.
Professional fluency in English required and speaking Swahili is an asset.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.