Introduction and Background Information
APHFTA is an Umbrella Organization of the Private (Self-Sustaining) Health Sector in Tanzania established in 1994. It serves as a public forum for the private health sector and provides a comprehensive array of advocacy, administrative, knowledge-sharing, and networking products and services to the Health Sector, linking the healthcare service to the community and thereby contributing towards poverty alleviation. Over the years, APHFTA has engaged the health sector in the delivery of public health goods under the Ministry of Health Community Development Gender Elderly and Children, partnering to improve the quality of care in the health sector and achieving the objectives of the Health Sector Strategic Plans and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Recently, USAID issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting proposals from qualified applicants for implementation of USAID Sustainable Access for Expanded Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Services (SAFE VMMC) Project. SAFE-VMMC project aims to expand access to a high-quality biomedical intervention with lifelong effect, which averts new HIV infections among young boys and men. USAID intends to support the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender Elderly and Children and the private sector to deliver high quality, safe medical male circumcision in a culturally acceptable context. SAFE-VMMC will be implemented in Tabora, Singida, Morogoro, Iringa and Njombe regions.
APHFTA is looking for qualified, experienced, and interested individuals to apply for the positions of the SAFE-VMMC Chief of Party and Finance and Administration Director. Successful applicants’ credentials will form an integral part of APHFTA’s proposal.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR
Desired Competence
Master’s Degree (in Business, Finance, Economics or related field
Demonstrated success in managing finances for organizations with multi-million-dollar annual budgets
CPA (T), ACCA or any related professional qualification
Demonstrated experience managing and supervising teams
Seven (7) years’ experience in financial management of USG-funded projects valued at least US$10 Million in Sub-Saharan Africa
Expertise in USG cost principles, rules, regulations and their application in decisionmaking
Demonstrated experience supporting and working with project technical staff to ensure resources are used efficiently and to accurately account for expenditures
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Swahili, both verbally and in writing
Exceptional computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and experience using commercially available accounting software
Demonstrated success in managing sub-grant including risk assessment and capacitybuilding for grant-worthiness.
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Finance and Administration Director will be responsible for the overall financial management and administration of the Project including:
Developing/reviewing, implementing and maintaining financial policies and procedures. Monitoring adherence including compliance with USG financial, procurement and asset management policies
Ensuring compliance with USG financial and accounting procedures, rules and regulations.
Leading budget development, financial reporting, monitoring Project expenditures and maintaining financial record keeping systems.
Monitoring project financial holding requirements to ensure adequate availability of cash to meet the Project obligations and commitments including liquidation of advances
Being responsible for sub-contractor management, monitoring and compliance and will provide capacity development and technical support to sub-contractors to strengthen their financial management systems and ensure strong management of sub-agreements.
Provision of guidance, monitoring and support to project team, including procurement for goods and services, logistical support for local and international travel (including expense reports) for staff and consultants, contracts development and management and maintenance of office inventory.
Ensuring that USG resources are appropriately directed to project priorities and are in line with project work plans. This position will also oversee administrative procedures for the project and ensure Project actions are in compliance with USG and APHFTA regulations including procurement, travel, human resources and other administrative policies.
Reviewing financial reports of sub-grantees, whenever applicable, and ensure that expenditures are in line with the budget and in compliance with donor regulations.
Any other assignment that will be given by the Chief of Party
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