• The Director of Finance and Administration will manage all financial aspects of the project; supervise procurement, finance, human resources, and administrative staff; and ensure cost-conscious, efficient spending and compliance with all IMA World Health and CDC regulations, including financial reporting requirements. S/he will manage financial reporting, annual budgeting, compliance, team supervision, cash management, and audit preparation, and award reporting. S/he will develop and oversee the implementation of internal controls, policies, procedures, and systems for administration and financial support services and human resource management while supporting operational excellence and risk mitigation. S/he will be responsible for financial management and review of project sub-awardees, while providing oversight of project operations. Finally, s/he will provide financial information to the Project Director for decision-making. The position will report to the Project Director.

The Director of Finance and Administration will be based in Nigeria.Actual hiring is contingent upon signed agreement and CDC’s approval.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of program financial management and operations, including financial and accounting systems implementation; bookkeeping; bank accounts; forecasting; budgeting; cash flow; procurement; payroll expenditure tracking; and financial reporting.
• Manage project funds and track project expenses for appropriate execution of the project.
• Collaborate with the Project Director and IMA Headquarters in the development of program financial, accounting, procurement, and HR systems, including policies and procedures, in accordance with CDC rules and regulations and IMA policies.
• Lead the project budgeting process; oversee effective budget planning; develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting processes to meet project financial management, forecasting, and reporting requirements.
• Supervise project financial staff; institute staff development plans for training and capacity development; oversee staff recruitment.
• Ensure continual review of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports. Provide timely and accurate financial reports and quarterly accrual projects to HQ and CDC as required.
• Ensure that sub-recipient and local consultancy documents and procedures are completed in a timely and correct manner and comply with IMA and CDC policies and regulations.
• Manages the financial and administrative aspects of all sub-agreements under the activity, supporting and monitoring local partners and sub-recipients to ensure sound financial management, operations, and compliance.
• Oversee all program human resources management, policies, and procedures; oversee local staff recruitment processes, including participating in interviews (as needed) and salary negotiations, and in preparing employment contracts.
• Serve as CDC’s principal point of contact on financial matters, while keeping the Project Director informed of all contact and communications with the CDC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field; additional accounting certification preferred (e.g., AICPA, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), etc.)
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative and financial management experience on donor-funded international development projects, including financial and accounting systems development, financial monitoring, budget development and analysis, procurement, operations and logistics, IT, and human resources management and administration. Previous experience on CDC-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of leadership/supervisory experience managing finance, accounting, operations, and administrative staff and teams. Experience strengthening the organizational capacity of host country institutions is strongly preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and accounting systems.
• At least 5 years of experience with U.S. Government financial management instruments, policies, financial, operational and compliance procedures and requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of CDC rules and regulations relating to financial management standards and cost principles is required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Experience working in Nigeria highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills, versatility, and integrity; excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills; demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to work well as a member of a team and with partners.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall management, strategic direction, and technical leadership to the project to achieve expected project results within budget and timeframe.
• Serve as principal liaison to CDC and the country governments, ensuring high levels of coordination, while nurturing relationships with all key stakeholders (including partner organizations at the national and subnational level) on administrative, financial, and programmatic matters related to the project.
• Liaise with CDC, other donors, and implementing partners and stakeholders, to ensure coordination of and harmonization with other relevant public health mechanisms, private sector engagement, and USG activities globally.
• Ensure results-oriented technical components and high-quality and timely deliverables and reports.
• Oversee implementing partners and advise on technical issues.
• Lead project teams (e.g., technical, program, finance, and operational staff) to ensure program tasks, deliverables, and responsibilities are met; staff management includes hiring, supervising, and mentoring project staff.
• Oversee project deliverables, including ensuring report preparation and high-quality timely submission, and ensuring cross-cutting issues are effectively integrated into project implementation.
• Direct preparation of annual work plans, project activity updates, and other project-related communication and reporting materials.
• Represent the project in all technical, policy, and programmatic fora at all levels (country, national, and international). Identify lessons learned and best practices for external dissemination.
• Oversee implementing partners and advise on technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with CDC rules and regulations, working with the headquarters grants and contracts team.

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree in public health, medicine/nursing, international development, or related field experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the implementation and management of international donor/CDC funded health projects, with substantial knowledge and experience related to infectious diseases prevention and mitigation highly preferred.
• Proven technical expertise using new approaches to strengthen outbreak response, and disease surveillance.
• Knowledge of USG framework of strengthening immunization and disease surveillance systems in fragile contexts and familiarity with CDC policy and strategies to strengthen immunization and disease surveillance systems.
• Deep knowledge of the Nigeria health system, as well as the political, social and economic contexts expected.
• Knowledge of and experience with CDC rules and regulations required.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships with government agencies, international donor agencies and private sector stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with local and national host government agencies and aligning program activities and results with national strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including technical, management, and evaluation expertise for complex programs in resource-constrained countries; prior experience as a Project Director/Chief of Party for CDC-funded projects similar in scope and size is required.
• Strong staff supervision skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences; demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience building the capacity of national non-government partner organizations and government systems to achieve CDC’s goal of strengthening national ownership for future funding.
• Strong communication skills, including both written and oral presentation skills; proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public and private partners.
• English fluency with professional proficiency in writing required; fluency or proficiency in French strongly preferred.
• Experience working fragile contexts preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.