Financial Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Services Project

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

**Please note: This is a local position. Only Tanzanian citizens will be considered. **

Project/Proposal Summary:
To conceptualize and undertake monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of USAID Tanzania’s Feed the Future (FtF) program over a five-year period to enable USAID/Tanzania to fulfill its performance monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and dissemination requirements as mandated in the Automated Directives System (ADS) and other Agency guidance. The project will both deliver M&E services and strengthen local capacity to deliver such services.

Position Summary:
The Financial Manager will oversee all aspects of project financial management, and work closely with the Chief of Party on project implementation and reporting. S/he will also be responsible for USAID financial reporting and compliance issues.


Responsibilities:
· Oversee project financial management, including budget preparation and tracking, procurement, and any sub-contracts)
· Establish a financial system and set of protocols that enable transparency, accountability and accuracy;
· Responsible for all project financial reporting, both to USAID and MSI HQ;
· Monitor financial activities and keep the Chief of Party informed of the status and potential issues;
· Work closely with both the field and home office project and finance staff.Qualifications:
· Prior experience managing finance for USAID funded programs. Substantial experience with USAID funded contracts strongly preferred.
· In depth knowledge of USAID regulations, as well as Tanzanian law.

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

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com