Finance and Operations Director at Chemonics International

Job Summary

• Chemonics seeks a finance and operations director for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded health program in Nigeria.
• The Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ goals and objectives.
• This program will cover governance, access, and demand activities for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• The program’s objectives include targeted and efficient HIV case identification through optimized index partner and self-testing and linkage to care and treatment; patient enrollment in HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and retention; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key and vulnerable populations to achieve epidemic control; and increased capacity of the Nigerian government to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and accounting
• Liaise with the Nigerian government, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
• Write and contribute to reports and other deliverables
• Coordinate all administrative support for program implementation, including setting up field offices, handling preparations for learning opportunities, and handling all financial aspects
• Serve as the central point for coordination and communication within the program and with USAID for planning, human resources and contracts, and budgets
• Scrutinize expenditures to ensure performance and outlays are commensurate
• Manage programs to ensure that the HIV response is successful and cost-effective
• Act as chief of party as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management of large, complex projects, including a minimum of eight years in international development
• Experience managing USAID- or other donor-funded development programs preferred; familiarity with federal acquisition regulations preferred
• Demonstrated ability in developing and managing large budgets
• Experience managing similar projects to the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria
• Experience in western Africa preferred
• Nigerian nationals highly encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with U.S. government/U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief reporting requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity ​
• Fluency in English required