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| Abt Associates |
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Posted 2018-06-25 02:31:40
The
International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic
well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical
expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and
governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health
portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health
finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients
and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America,
and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.
Opportunity
The
DFID-funded SUFP2 programme supports the scale up family planning services in
Zambia, focusing on reaching adolescents and couples in underserved communities
and increasing the uptake of long term reversible methods of
contraception. Abt Associates seeks a qualified Finance and Administration
Manager to support the International Development Division’s SUFP2 project in
Zambia.
Key
Roles and Responsibilities
§ Provide leadership,
management, and direct supervision for the project’s finance and operations
staff
§ Manage, and monitor project
budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close
coordination with senior project staff
§ Support the general
operations, and closedown of the project
§ Manage the financial
operations and financial reporting of the project, providing guidance and
technical assistance to financial management personnel
§ Maintain financial
reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on
financial performance of project activities
§ Provide ongoing financial
administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for
procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices
§ Manage the timely
submission of the monthly field expenses (ROVs) to the headquarters office
§ Oversee the execution, and
management of consultant agreements
§ Implement accounting and
reporting systems for project expenditures, and provide guidance and training
to project staff and partners on financial procedures
Minimum
Qualifications
§ 10+) years of experience
with a bachelor degree OR the equivalent combination of education and
experience. At least 10 years of professional experience managing financial and contractual
aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID or
DFID-funded projects
Abt
Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to
fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive
salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
