Director of Finance & Administration at John Snow Inc - JSI

Job Description

• JSI seeks a dynamic and highly experienced candidate for the Director of Finance and Administration position for a USAID - Integrated Health Program in Nigeria. This Program will be the flagship health project on USG support for improvements in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health outcomes in Nigeria.
• The Director for Finance and Administration is a full-time position and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
• The Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for overseeing the finance and administrative functions of the program.
• The Director for Finance and Administration reports directly to the Country Director.
• This position is contingent upon award to JSI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the project financial and administrative operations including; but not limited to, human resources, logistics, procurement, subcontract/subaward -award management, and accounting/finance;
• Develop and oversee the financial capacities of all TOs under this award;
• Develop and oversee internal control measures for the award;
• Oversee audit processes including conducting internal reviews and coordinating external financial audits for all TOs;
• Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the award and JSI policy;
• Prepare budgets for annual work-plans and financial reports for USAID/Nigeria.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Party and other key personnel to ensure resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted and managed to achieve activity deliverables.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance or other relevant fields;
• Progressive demonstrated experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, subcontracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance;
• Demonstrated ability for developing and managing large budgets, and in-depth knowledge of USG Cost Accounting Standards;
• Demonstrated experience managing logistics and/or supply chain management for the implementation of public health programs in low- and/or middle-income countries;
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English;
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to work well on a team.