USAID Abt Associates Career Opportunities - Finance and Administration Director
Project Name: USAID Integrated Health ProjectDuty Station: Mbarara, UgandaAbt Associates, a global leader in research, technical assistance, and program implementation, seeks qualified candidates for a 5-year, Mbarara-based, USAID-funded integrated health project. The program will advance key aspects of USAID/Uganda’s HIV/AIDS, Health, and Education (HHE) strategy and expand the public sector's contribution to achieving the country's health goals. The program objectives include: Strengthening decentralized HIV/TB and other priority health service delivery systems; Improving the quality and efficiency of health services in facilities and communities; Strengthening referrals systems to improve access to, use and coverage of services; and Improving demand generation activities for services in communities. Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Director will be responsible for the development, management, and monitoring of the USAID project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding needs, in close coordination with senior project staff. The incumbent ensures that the project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures. S/he also oversees the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance and technical assistance to financial management personnel. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidates must hold a master's degree in a finance related discipline, prior donor-funded experience related to health, and an outstanding professional reputation. Past experience and exposure with USAID programs within the region desired. A minimum of eight years’ professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-funded projects. Considerable experience managing and supervising financial and procurement management personnel. Prior experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets, experience with managing logistics and/or supply chain management for the implementation of public health programs in Africa. Good familiarity and understanding of US Government Cost Accounting Standards.All interested candidates who meet the above requirements and desire to work with the above USAID ABT Project should send their updated CVs and application letters which should ideally include your suitability for the above aforementioned vacancy to: uganda_jobs@abtassoc.com. NB: Please kindly include Position Title in Subject of the E-mail. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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