Job Title: Finance and Grants Officer 

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources, and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Our staff of over 4,000 experts works in more than 60 countries around the world. Currently, we are seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the Regional Finance and Grants Officer position in Dar es Salaam for its EpiC project in Tanzania.

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) dedicated to achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control. The project provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to break through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant management of national HIV programs by improving HIV case-finding, prevention, and treatment programming. In Tanzania, EpiC is implementing an HIV service delivery project that aims to reduce HIV infections in pursuit of reaching 95-95-95 goals. To achieve this goal, the program will support targeted prevention and case-finding strategies at the community level among the targeted populations.

Job Description

The Regional Finance and Grants Officer will support the management of EpiC Tanzania subawardees in their assigned region, as well as the financial, administrative, and other operational functions of the project in the region. S/he will be in routine contact with the EpiC subawardees in the regions, conducting compliance site visits and providing ongoing support for financial and management system setup and strengthening to develop subawardee capacity. He or she will ensure that all functions under the EpiC subawardees are conducted in an efficient manner and in compliance with USAID and FHI360 policies, procedures, and regulations, and will be in routine contact with subawardees. The position requires close collaboration with other operations staff within EpiC and the FHI 360 Tanzania country office to ensure the application of FHI 360 and USAID regulations, policies, and practices.

Specific duties include:

• Monitor subawardee financial and management performance within the region, liaising closely with EpiC technical and program staff monitoring technical performance.
• Conduct regular site visits to subawardees to check compliance, follow up on special award conditions, and provide capacity-building support and coaching.
• Review subawardee documentation, including monthly invoices, supporting documentation (timesheets, receipts, etc.), and monthly program reports, and submit them to the EpiC Tanzania head office.
• Prepare and manage a regional budget for EpiC Tanzania, and track and monitor activities and expenditures within the region to ensure alignment with the budget and work plans.
• Prepare financial reports and other documentation as requested and in accordance with EpiC directives.
• As needed, perform or review reconciliations with respect to the bank, balance sheet, vendors, inventory, etc.
• Assist in the development of sub-awardee budgets and provide capacity-building technical assistance to sub-awardee staff.
• Coordinate with the Finance Manager for audits and assist in ensuring that the audit recommendations are effectively implemented.
• Review and perform spot checks and reconciliation for petty cash per FHI 360 requirements.
• Support procurement for the project as needed, including reviewing vendor selection analyses and ensuring adherence to procurement requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, and Business Administration with 5-7 relevant years of experience or Masters in a similar field with 3-5 relevant years of experience. A CPA, ACA, or any other relevant professional qualification is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial management and reporting.
• A minimum of 3 years of working experience in grant management with local organizations, including capacity building in management and financial systems,.
• Budget development skills for USAID-funded projects and general ledger skills.
• Good analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven proactive skills in identifying cost savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency opportunities.
• Ability to develop an effective work plan and priorities to meet business objectives.
• Familiarity with or knowledge of USAID-funded projects and grant management policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the Tanzanian public health sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and community-based organizations (CBOs) in Tanzania is highly desirable.
• Cultural sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of key and vulnerable populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret financial and other quantitative information and reports.
• Good report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively, productively, and sensitively within a multidiscipline, multicultural, and multigender environment.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.

How to Apply: FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates should apply online and upload their curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, photocopies of certificates, and the names and addresses of three (3) referees.

The deadline is July 3, 2024.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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