JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is a Boston-based public health consulting firm dedicated to providing high quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs throughout the world. JSI works extensively with national and local governments, NGOs, the private sector, and traditional leaders to expand access to services for vulnerable populations. JSI is committed to improving the health of underserved populations through innovative approaches in a range of public health areas including HIV, sexual and reproductive health, technical and organizational capacity building, supply chain strengthening, strategic information management, health system strengthening, and policy development.
JSI currently seeks a dynamic and highly experienced Finance & Administrative (F&A) Director for a possible position with a HIV Key and Priority Populations Project in Ethiopia. The project will focus on identifying key and priority populations and providing HIV prevention and treatment services and linking with community- and facility-based HIV services across the clinical cascade.
Should JSI be the successful bidder, this will be a full-time position based in Ethiopia. The F&A Director will report to the Chief of Party.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide financial management and administration of the cooperative agreement, and management support and oversight in the implementation of project activities;
Provide leadership and guidance in leveraging of funds for matching and cost-share;
Oversee sub-grant management, management and financial support to local partners;
Oversee project procurement and supply chain support for project commodities;
Ensure accurate and timely financial information is presented to USAID, management, and project staff for decision-making;
Oversee financial controls, operational systems, and compliance activities for project and with CSOs and partners; provide capacity building support to CSOs and partners; and
Supervise administrative and financial staff.
CPA or equivalent and Masters’ degree in financial accounting, MBA, or related degree from an accredited university/college required;
At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in the accounting and financial field required;
Demonstrated experience managing a complex small grants program required; and
Experience in capacity building of NGOs in financial accounting and sustainability.