DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND OPERATIONS, SIERRA LEONE

DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND OPERATIONS, SIERRA LEONE

CARE seeks a Director, Finance and Operations for the anticipated USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The goals of the activity are to improve the quality of Family Planning and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH) and malaria services and increase the adoption of selected key optimal behaviors to improve health in selected districts.

The Director will lead project finances and will oversee procurement, finance, human resources, and administration. The successful candidate will possess significant experience leading finances and operations of USAID or other international donor-funded projects. The Director will ensure that adequate and appropriate internal financial management controls are in place, in compliance with USAID policies and procedures.

This activity is expected to be a five-year, $45 million program.

This is a Key Personnel position, subject to USAID approval. It is also subject to project award and funding. International candidates are encouraged to apply. This position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief of Party (COP) in day-to-day financial management and ensure that the program meets all CARE, USAID and host country regulations and requirements related to USAID funds usage, accountability, and operations within the country.
• Establish efficient financial and operational systems including internal audits, compliance, record keeping and risk management.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress and changes.
• Manage project procurement and human resources as needed.
• Manage or oversee training of staff and partners on donor regulations, grant management systems, financial management, procurement, and administrative procedures.
• Track and analyze all costs incurred under the award; oversee all payments.
• Monitor program budget and advise senior management on burn rates and other programmatic considerations; provide complete and compliant required reporting; and maintain financial records for all program activities.
• Overseeing subgrantee budgets and expenditures.
• Supervise a team of finance and operations staff.
• Ensure application of documented policies and procedures related to administrative and operational functions in accordance with CARE, host country, and donor requirements.
• Liaise with CARE’s home office financial, compliance and field operations teams.
• Oversee management of sub offices, vehicle, security, and host country registrations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in finance, business administration (MBA), accounting, or a related field.
• Experience managing large grants with international health non-governmental organizations and/or private voluntary organizations.
• Direct experience of at least two to three (2-3) years in supervision of staff and team management.
• At least 5 years of experience with U.S. Government financial management instruments, policies, financial and operational procedures and requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.
• Demonstrated operational experience and knowledge of: financial management, procurement, compliance, administration and human resources management.
• Experience managing USAID cooperative agreements and/or contracts.
• Experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff and teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to PSHEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Harassment, and Abuse).
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion (DEBI).