United Republic of Tanzania: ASSISTANT COUNTRY DIRECTOR – PROGRAM SUPPORT - 2015

CARE is seeking a talented Assistant Country Director (ACD) -Program Support (PS) who will provide leadership and direction for all Country Office (CO) program support processes. on the admin side, s/he promotes risk management, ensures contract compliance and oversees HR, IT, procurement and inventory, logistics, legal functions and general administration. S/he ensures that all country office program support functions are implemented efficiently and cost-effectively, providing high quality services and information to clients at different levels of CARE, and other stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

Financial System Operations Management and CO Data processing
Staff management and development, talent management and capacity
Quality review and analysis of financial reports to support management decision
Compliance and control functions
Management of procurement, administration, IT and HR and organization development
Safety and Security
Perform other duties as assigned

Primary Skills:

Extensive program knowledge with grant management, sub agreement management and financial management, procurement, HR and IT
Minimum of 10 years experience as Finance Controller or Finance manager in country office environment
Ten (10) years experience in not-for-profit financial, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grants/contract management and business management in developing countries
Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures
Solid accounting systems experience and thorough understanding of financial accounting, reporting, grants and contract management processes, HR, OD, Administration and IT
Facilitation skills to conduct training sessions for small, medium and large sized groups
Solid analytical skills, problem solving and experience with major donor audits (e.g USAID, EU, etc.)
Strong oral and written communication skills;
Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards
Good leadership, coaching and negotiation skills
Proficiency in using financial software applications
Knowledge of staff safety and security protocols;
An approach to mirror our core values: commitment, accountability, respect, effectiveness and diversity;
Ability to work and communicate with a range of stakeholders including policymakers and government officials, NGOs;
Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
Operational experience including planning, development and implementation of operational activities;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds whilst remaining impartial and objective;
Experience and skills in organizational change processes
Proficient in Computer with knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet usage;
Ability to thrive in team environments, with a strong understanding of diversity and other cultures
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a fluent writing style and good knowledge and practical use of both English and Kiswahili. Customer focused while handling multiple priorities

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

CARE USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE’s career website at any time.