IMA World Health
Job Title: Director, Finance and Administration
About Corus: Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to end extreme poverty once and for all. We are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. Our more than 800 employees around the globe are experts in their fields and dedicated to helping the world’s most vulnerable people break the cycle of poverty and lead healthy lives. Further details about the organization can be found at: https://corusinternational.org
Founded in 1960, IMA World Health is a leading public health organization that delivers solutions to health-related problems across the developing world. We work with local partners and governments to strengthen existing health systems, prevent and treat diseases, improve maternal and child health, promote nutrition and WASH, respond to sexual and gender-based violence, and contribute to global health security.
About The Job: IMA World Health is seeking a Director, Finance and Administration with significant experience addressing integrated health programming to lead anticipated USAID-funded Resilient Health project(s) in Democratic Republic of Congo. The 5-year project will focus on integrated health systems strengthening for maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, malaria, HIV, WASH, and global health security.
The Director, Finance and Administration will manage financial planning, annual budgeting, and award reporting. S/he will ensure cost-conscious, efficient spending and compliance with all USAID regulations, including financial reporting requirements. The Director, Finance and Administration works with the procurement team for the procurement of equipment and supplies for the project in compliance with all USAID regulations. S/he will develop and oversee the implementation of policies, procedures, and systems for administration and financial support services, while at the same time ensuring that the project’s support interventions comply with national and international standards, IMA World Health internal policies and procedures, and USAID financial compliance standards and regulations. In addition, s/he will be responsible for financial management and review of project sub-awardees, while providing oversight of project operations, procurement, and logistics.
The position will be based in Kinshasha, DRC and will report to the Chief of Party with dotted line to headquarter International Finance. The Director, Finance and Administration will be expected to visit project sites periodically. Actual hiring is contingent upon signed agreement and USAID approval. DRC nationals are highly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
General:
- Oversee all aspects of project financial management and operations, including financial and accounting systems implementation; forecasting; budgeting; procurement; payroll expenditure tracking; and financial reporting
- Prepare periodic financial reports to Headquarter International Finance and ensure timely submission of reports to the USAID, per award requirements
- Report to IMA Headquarter International Finance Director and the Chief of Party on matters including, but not limited, to: operational field accounts, bank reconciliation/statements, office advance requests, and other day-to-day project administration issues
Financial:
- Develop annual workplan budgets; oversee effective budget planning; develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting processes to meet project financial management, forecasting, and USAID award reporting requirements
- Ensure project expenses are reasonable, cost-effective, and comply with USAID procurement rules and regulations; support donor auditing procedures
- Ensure that award deliverables are achieved within budget while effectively managing fiduciary risk within the project as well as downstream among sub-recipients and suppliers; promptly advise the Chief of Party of all potential fiduciary risks; develop monitoring and troubleshooting strategies to address risks and financial management
- Validate and approve all financial transactions
- Oversee the maintenance of financial records and ensure there is appropriate supporting documentation
Contractual:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (including service agreements, purchase orders, etc.), ensuring all required contractual terms and conditions are included while obtaining the best value for the project
- Support and monitor sub-recipients to ensure sound financial management, operations, and compliance; contribute to capacity building of local partners in administration and financial management
Procurement and Travel:
- Initiate procurement of office space, office equipment, vehicles, and other items, in compliance with USAID procurement regulations
- Support logistical operations, including transport and staff travel requests and payments
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 eight (8) 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
- Minimum of six (6) years of leadership/supervisory experience managing finance, accounting, operations, and administrative staff and teams, preferably at Director Admin-Finance level.
- Extensive experience in financial management of U.S. Government-funded projects (preferably USAID) of similar scope and size; strong understanding of USG compliance rules and regulations (including FAR/AIDAR acquisition regulations) and Cost Accounting Standards; demonstrated experience with USAID/USG financial reporting requirements
- Experience overseeing project operations, procurement, and logistics; extensive experience in the development and management of large project budgets
- 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 to achieve USAID’s goal of localization 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 and French fluency with professional proficiency in writing required; knowledge of Swahili is an asset.
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed within DRC.
LWR/Corus International is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). As such, Corus makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify Corus’s Human Resources department.