Jhpiego seeks a Finance and Administration Director to provide financial and administrative management for an upcoming five-year CDC-funded project in Bangladesh. The estimated $20 million Enhancing Global Health Security: Expanding Efforts and Strategies to Protect and Improve Public Health in Bangladesh project aims to build upon activities funded by CDC to support Global Health Security (GHS) in Bangladesh. The project’s main outcomes are to improve prevention of avoidable epidemics including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens; improve ability to rapidly detect threats early, including detecting, characterizing; and reporting emerging biological threats; improve capacity of rapidly and effectively responding to infectious diseases and public health threats of international concern.
The Finance and Administration Director will provide financial and administrative leadership and management, overseeing all financial, contractual, and procurement aspects for the project. They will ensure that the financial reports are compatible with standard accounting practices and follow Jhpiego and CDC rules and regulations.
This position is contingent upon award from CDC. Bangladeshi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities Ensure accurate financial, contractual and administrative reporting of the project compliant with Jhpiego and CDC rules and regulations, and terms and conditions of the award.Oversee day-to-day coordination of financial activities and operations ensuring cost efficiency. Maintain and administer an on-site financial accounting and bookkeeping system (QuickBooks) required to assure the integrity and effective performance of financial operations and prepare monthly reports Manage all sub-grants, ensuring compliance and reporting of sub-awardee, and building their capacity as neededEnsure that Jhpiego human resources and administrative procedures are in place for project start up and smooth functioning throughout the project life. Oversee the project’s day-to-day cash needs, payments, procurement, contracts, sub-grants, reviewing/processing invoices, district office start-up, operation systems, policies and procedures, consultant paymentsProvide guidance to project team members regarding the financial requirements of the project and office operations in compliance with CDC, Johns Hopkins University, Jhpiego and Government of Bangladesh procedures and policies Lead the development, monitoring, and review of project budgets; review monthly financial analysis and budget vs. expense reports to determine reasonableness of variances and take appropriate actions, as required.Provide guidance, monitoring and support to project team, including procurement for goods and services, logistical support for local and international travel for staff and consultants, contracts development and management and maintenance of office inventoryWork closely with the Security operations team to ensure the security plan and risk mitigation strategy is operational and functioning. Facilitate the work of external audits and ensure that financial records are properly maintained and readily available during auditsDirect and oversee the monitoring and annual auditing of cost-share requirements, tracking and reporting Contribute to developing work plans and annual budgets for project activities and local office costsEnsure that CDC resources are appropriately directed to project priorities and are in line with project work plansProvide financial reports, including pipeline analysis, quarterly project reports, as requested by the donor and JhpiegoMentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts in concert with project goals to ensure rapid and sustainable resultsEnsure that Jhpiego human resources and administrative procedures are in place for the project and staff are in compliance. These include time keeping, tracking of leave, sick days, absence, personnel employment records, and other human resources actions. Required Qualifications Masters degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or relevant field. At least 9-10 years experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting, preferably for donor funded projects in Bangladesh. Minimum 5 years of this should be for U.S. Government-funded projects. Knowledge of USG cost principles, federal audit requirements, including CDC regulations, GAAP accounting rules and grants contract managementSubcontract or sub-agreement financial management experience including capacitating local organizations in financial managementWorking knowledge of financing mechanisms - grants and their relevant terms and conditionsExperience developing and/or implementing finance and accounting policies, procedures and systemsIn depth knowledge financial software applications, databases and spreadsheets, including QuickBooks Enterprise, and Microsoft OfficePrevious direct supervisory experience of professional and support staff and experience hiring and supervising personnel Ability to coach, mentor and develop financial and administrative capacity of project staff including those of partners Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with CDC, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, CSOs, and the private sectorExcellent skills in facilitation, team building, and coordinationExcellent verbal, written, speaking skills with proficiency and fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to travel nationally as required.
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include cover letter, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
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