Job Overview
John Snow Inc
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HIV/AIDS PREVENTION PROGRAM ZDF PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE HIV EPIDEMIC CONTROL
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION JOB DESCRIPTION
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) seeks a dynamic and highly experienced candidate for the Director of Strategic Information position for a DHAPP-funded HIV Epidemic Control proposal, titled “Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program ZDF Partnership for Sustainable HIV Epidemic Control” in Zambia. The Program will aim to support Zambia to reach sustainable control of the HIV/AIDS epidemic through the pillars of transparency, accountability, and impact.
Should JSI be the successful bidder, this will be a full-time position based in Lusaka, Zambia. The Director of Finance & Administration will report to the Program Director.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director of Finance & Administration will be responsible for overall financial management, administration, and oversight of program implementation. S/he will:
- Ensure compliance with award terms and DHAPP and JSI policies and regulations;
- Supervise all central and regional F&A staff and serve as the point person to JSI HQ; and
- Collaborate with the Program Director and SMT to ensure coherence between programmatic activities and financial provisions.
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or other relevant field, or a bachelor’s or certified accounting degree with 10 years or more of experience;
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management and administration of large-scale, complex international development assistance programs;
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experience in accounting, financial planning and management, and procurement;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior level government officials, donors, private for-profit and non-profit sectors; and
- Experience interacting with host country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies.
NOTE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume on the JSI website: www.jsi.com Deadline for consideration is rolling.