Job Summary
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Income and Employment Development Program (Zim-AIED) is a five year, USAID¬Funded program that works to increase incomes through improved agricultural productivity and access to credit. Zim-AIED is implemented by Fintrac Inc., who invites dynamic and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the above position.
Responsibilities:
The Grants, Finance and Administration Manager is based at the program headquarters in Harare, and reports to the Zim-AIED Chief of Party. In addition to the specific tasks stated below, (s)he is expected to contribute fully as a program team member and is responsible for the sound, ethical and transparent management of program grants, finances and administration.
The Grants, Finance and Administration manager has direct oversight and supervision of all Fintrac/Zim-AIED support operations and is a member of the Zim-AIED senior management team. Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
A. Management and Administration
Responsible for the efficient day to day running of the Fintrac offices in Harare, Mutare, Bulawayo and Gweru.
Direct the activities of the Office Manager and other support staff to ensure smooth end efficient operations.
B. Finance
Ensure the sound and regulatory-compliant financial management of the program, including oversight of cash flow and banking, review and approval of expense vouchers, payroll calculation, timely financial reporting, implementation of transparent and cost-effective systems and competitive procurement.
Manage the program budget, including projections and analysis of variances, in co-ordination with the Chief of Party.
Co-ordinate and liaise regularly with Fintrac's Home Office in the United States regarding all financial matters, i
including the submission of funds requests, and financial reports.
Supervise financial and administrative staff (Program Accountant, Grants Assistant, Bookkeeper and Internal
C. Grants Management
Oversee partner management and reporting, including: assisting in partner selection process as appropriate, I facilitating contracts between Zim-AIED and partners, facilitating funds transfers to or on behalf of local! partners, monitoring sub-grantee spending and managing a database for partner tracking, reviewing partner funds' and procurement requests and ensuring correlation with programs and managing partner close out processes.
Support financial and administrative capacity building for partners, including: training and supporting supervision in small grants management and overseeing financial management training and workshops for: partners as necessary.
Ensure ongoing partner adherence to Fintrac/Zim-AIED and USG financial and accounting policies and; procedures and implementing applicable compliance policies, procedures and administrative circulars in support : of Fintrac/Zim-AIED partners.
Supervise grants management staff including any book-keepers and accountants assigned to grantees.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, / Accounting or related field required.
Strong financial management experience required.
Ten (10) or more years financial and/or operations management experience in an international organization, USAID grants and compliance experience highly desired.
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and
A valid driving license required.
Deadline for applications is 17th August, 2012.
The Grants, Finance and Administration manager has direct oversight and supervision of all Fintrac/Zim-AIED support operations and is a member of the Zim-AIED senior management team. Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
A. Management and Administration
Responsible for the efficient day to day running of the Fintrac offices in Harare, Mutare, Bulawayo and Gweru.
Direct the activities of the Office Manager and other support staff to ensure smooth end efficient operations.
B. Finance
Ensure the sound and regulatory-compliant financial management of the program, including oversight of cash flow and banking, review and approval of expense vouchers, payroll calculation, timely financial reporting, implementation of transparent and cost-effective systems and competitive procurement.
Manage the program budget, including projections and analysis of variances, in co-ordination with the Chief of Party.
Co-ordinate and liaise regularly with Fintrac's Home Office in the United States regarding all financial matters, i
including the submission of funds requests, and financial reports.
Supervise financial and administrative staff (Program Accountant, Grants Assistant, Bookkeeper and Internal
C. Grants Management
Oversee partner management and reporting, including: assisting in partner selection process as appropriate, I facilitating contracts between Zim-AIED and partners, facilitating funds transfers to or on behalf of local! partners, monitoring sub-grantee spending and managing a database for partner tracking, reviewing partner funds' and procurement requests and ensuring correlation with programs and managing partner close out processes.
Support financial and administrative capacity building for partners, including: training and supporting supervision in small grants management and overseeing financial management training and workshops for: partners as necessary.
Ensure ongoing partner adherence to Fintrac/Zim-AIED and USG financial and accounting policies and; procedures and implementing applicable compliance policies, procedures and administrative circulars in support : of Fintrac/Zim-AIED partners.
Supervise grants management staff including any book-keepers and accountants assigned to grantees.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, / Accounting or related field required.
Strong financial management experience required.
Ten (10) or more years financial and/or operations management experience in an international organization, USAID grants and compliance experience highly desired.
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and
A valid driving license required.
Deadline for applications is 17th August, 2012.
Apply to The Recruitment Co-ordinator at : ZimRecruit@fintrac.com including
1. Cover letter describing your interest
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Salary history and
4. Names and telephone contacts of three referees.
Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date :- 17th August, 2012.
