Finance and Administration Director

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world's poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.  Working from more than 30 country offices and our Arlington, Virginia, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, home offices, our staff from 65 nations is highly regarded for its technical expertise, integrity, and commitment to making a lasting difference in health.

MSH seeks a Finance and Administration (F&A) Director in anticipation of an upcoming procurement for a two-year contract (with yearly extension options) for the implementation of strengthening the management of the supply chain in Malawi.  The overall goal of this project is to ensure that the people of Malawi have access to adequate quantities of affordable essential medicines and health supplies of high quality by strengthening the national supply chain for essential health commodities.  This position will be located in Lilongwe, Malawi.

The F&A Director is the primary financial and administrative officer of the project. She or he ensures that financial functions support the timely and effective implementation of the program's technical scope of work and ensures that resources are allocated and used in compliance with contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and appropriate standards and procedures. The Director also oversees the overall administration of the project, including working with MSH's home office support units managing operations, contracts, procurement, accounting, and human resources. The Director ensures that all budgets, expenses, as well as program procurement activities are carried out according to USAID and MSH standards and regulations and supervises the work of the project's finance and administration team.

The position is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

• 1. Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field
• 2. Minimum of eight (8) years experience in administrative and financial management of large international projects including experience in management of USG projects, with USAID project management experience preferred.
• 3. Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets.
• 4. Proficient in relevant computer applications and databases with mastery of Excel spreadsheets is required. QuickBooks or similar accounting software is preferred.
• 5. Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills
• 6. Demonstrated excellent English language skills (both written and oral) with the ability to conduct business in English.
• 7. Ability and willingness to travel within Malawi as required.

Please note that relocation assistance and allowances are available.

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