Deputy Director, Finance & Operations

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Finance and Operations in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Deputy Director, Finance & Operations for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building, under the guidance of the Project Director, will be responsible for the overall management, planning and execution of all capacity development activities (technical and organizational) to local organizations and to the South African Government including:  planning, conducting and following up on organizational capacity assessments for local organizations and SAG; based on organizational capacity assessments, developing and delivering technical assistance through a variety of approaches, tracking the effectiveness and outcomes of technical assistance, and collaborating across units to deliver technical assistance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide management oversight of the Finance and Operations Team to best meet project objectives, high-quality results and standards and applying FHI 360 & USAID policies, systems, and regulations.
• Update and/or establish the systems for the smooth functioning of the project.
• Support staff with budget, cost and spending information and assistance to help them make informed decisions related to the management of their technical programs and work plans.
• Actively monitor finances and provide capacity-development to local partners based on financial risk assessments, financial reporting and other identified gaps, including reviewing monthly financial reports from grantees to ensure financial compliance with USAID and FHI 360 policies, standards and to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and deliver all USAID-required audit reports; and ensuring that audit findings and recommendations are properly addressed.
• Oversee the efficient awarding of all grants to local organizations and ensure that the grants program remains in compliance with FHI 360 and USG regulations.
• Ensure efficient financial administration of the grant program, working in close collaboration with the Deputy Director for Contracts and Grants.
• Ensure availability of funds for project activity/implementation.
• Ensure close collaboration with SAfRO to ensure application of FHI 360 and USAID regulations and policies, as well as, periodic review of such policies and regulations to ensure that they continue to reflect the current donor environment, regulations and practices.
• Approve all budgets and expense reports submitted by staff and consultants for compliance with USAID and FHI 360 standards and accuracy.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in business, administration, financial management, accounting, financial analysis, development finance, budgeting, macroeconomics, and/or applied economics, or a closely related field
• Minimum of ten years professional experience in financial management, including complex multimillion dollar program with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects governed by USAID regulations, including procurement experience in compliance with USAID regulations
• Experience with financial and managerial accounting, budgeting, payroll and procurement
• Strong financial and computers skills: proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills; strong skills in Excel, QuickBooks, MS Office.
• Experience in capacity building and providing technical assistance to staff and local organizations in financial management
• Knowledge of and minimum of Experienced problem-solver, proven ability to develop effective systems
• Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with donors, clients, and local partners 
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to perform and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to set-up financial regulation systems with partner organizations to ensure efficient and accurate disbursement of funds
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal, management and team development experience
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Preference:

• South African or local TCN with S. Africa relevant work experience
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in business, public health or related field
• Certification in project financial management
• Previous experience in development of capacity of local NGO, civil society organizations, government departments

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.