Closing Date: Saturday, 07 April 2012
Project/Proposal Summary:
The overall objective of the Civil Society Strengthening Program in Zimbabwe is to assist USAID/Zimbabwe and its local implementing partners in achieving the Transition to a more accountable & democratic system of governance.
Position Summary: The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the project and grant finances comply with all USAID's financial requirements, regulations, and processes.
This is a local position. Only Zimbabwean citizens are eligible to apply Women, people with disabilities and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Establish and manage a financial system and a set of protocols that enable transparency, accountability and accuracy;
Support the COP and DCOP in meeting USAID administrative requirements (budget preparation and tracking, financial management , agreement management);Draft monthly and quarterly financial reports which discloses burn-rate to the COR;
Present financial progress reports at quarterly meetings;
Train, as necessary, staff and partners in aspects related to financial systems, protocols, or policies;
Work closely with Contractor's home office finance staff; and
Supervise local finance staff.
Qualifications:
An undergraduate degree in finance or a related field or a professional qualification in accountancy;
A minimum of three years' experience in the management of programs funded by the U.S. government, including experience managing finance for USAID-funded projects, or by other donors;
Demonstrated leadership skills; and
In-depth knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations .
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.
To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.
Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building , human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
