Job Title: Senior Finance & Contract Manager / Finance & Administration Manager
Job ID: 2011-6306
Location: Nigeria
Category: International Health
Division/Department: Private Sector Health Systems
Organisation: Abt Associates
Organization Overview:
The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world.
Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS Degree with 12 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Nigeria Chief of Party, the Senior Finance & Contracts Manager / Finance & Administration Manager oversees and directs all aspects of administrative support for the Africa IRS Project in Nigeria.
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with senior project staff.
• Ensure that the project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures.
• Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the IRS program in Nigeria.
• Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance and technical assistance to financial management personnel.
• Create and maintain financial reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on financial performance of project activities.
• Provide ongoing financial administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices.
• Manage the timely submission of the monthly field expenses (ROV) to the headquarters office.
• Serve as the project’s contact with the client on finance and administrative issues, participating in discussions on contract issues and actions, and following up on client requests and concerns.
• Support the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements.
• Develop and implement a payment system for seasonal spray operators and community mobilizers.
• Develop and implement accounting and reporting systems for project expenditures, and provide guidance and training to project staff and partners on financial procedures.
Skills Prerequisites:
• Bachelors Degree (minimum), or a Masters Degree (desirable), in Business , Administration, or other relevant field.
• At least 15 years of professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-finded projects.
• Significant experience managing and supervising financial and procurement management personnel.
• Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget and financial analysis.
• Experience in logistics, procurement, and supply chain management highly desirable.
• English language fluency.
Application Link:
Abt Associates Employment Opportunity
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