Director of Finance and Administration

Pact seeks a Finance and Administration Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health, Immunization, and Malaria (RMNCI+M) Activity in Burundi. This position will provide oversight of all finance, operations, HR, and procurement functions on the activity. This Activity will support comprehensive RMNCI and Malaria services at health facility and community level and will strengthen the health system at the national and district levels, to:

1) Improve the delivery of high-quality RMNCI+M services across the continuum of care;

2) Promote healthy behaviors among women, youth and men, and

3) Strengthen the health system to support high-quality delivery of integrated care. It will also improve malaria case management among older children (above five years) and adults.

RMNCH+M is anticipated to be a five-year (2024-2029) cooperative agreement in the $25-49.99M range. This position is contingent upon award; the location of this position will be determined at a later date. There will be frequent travel to provincial offices

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure overall operational contract compliance for the implementation of the RMNCI+M, including oversight of procurement, financial, contractual, operational, safety and security, and compliance.
• Ensure required approvals are obtained and funds expended are compliant with applicable donor regulations, award-specific requirements, and Pact policies.
• Implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support implementation of the contract and other office projects.
• In partnership with Pact DC departments, initiate, develop, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the finance and compliance program and its related activities and to promote cost efficiency and compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Ensure proper financial documentation and reporting, establish and provide direction and management of project funds.
• Oversee the development, management and complete life cycle of a variety of possible procurement mechanisms, including but not limited to purchase orders, contracts, and other related items.
• In coordination with Pact DC, as appropriate, be responsible for managing the project budgets, quarterly forecasting, tracking project spending and preparing financial reports and notifications for submission to USAID.
• Develop, implement, and adjust when required the project’s safety and security strategy and protocols, and serves as the point of contact for the person in charge of security for any issue related to security reports and procedures.
• Mentor and supervise finance, operations, and other staff.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including completing all compliance training topics by the deadline to satisfy each and receiving the corresponding acknowledgment statement that the training has been completed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 9+ years’ experience managing finances and administration activities on donor-funded projects of a similar size, scope, and complexity. Experience on USAID-funded projects is required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent plus 9+ years relevant experience; alternatively a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting and 11+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial compliance and progressive supervisory work experience directly supervising administrative, finance, and/or operations staff.
• Demonstrable experience with management and/or administration for USAID-funded projects of a similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience in activity financial management, including financial controls and audit, as well as reporting on accruals, pipeline, and expense validation and reimbursement to service providers and sub-recipients.
• Strong knowledge of USG assistance and policies/procedures, and understanding of USAID financial monitoring and reporting, auditing, and controls.
• Experience establishing administrative management procedures and standards with regards to HR, procurement, IT technologies and relationship (with vendors) management.
• Written and oral proficiency in English, French, and Kirundi.
• Ability to travel with Burundi as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Burundian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.
At Pact, we recognize your impact, offer you opportunities and support your total well-being. Our comprehensive benefit offerings may include healthcare, retirement (8.8% to 13% based on service tenure) and savings plans, paid time off, disability and life insurance programs, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections .
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