- Coordinate closely with COP to lead financial and contractual aspects of the project;
- Responsible for implementing and enhancing internal organizational and financial processes;
- Ensure compliance with US Government and Government of Zambia rules, regulations and policies regarding contracts and grants, procurements, financial management, etc.;
- Manage the planning and implementation of field activities, including oversight of budgets, grants, operational plans, reporting, and procedural and financial compliance;
- Ensure efficient management and utilization of resources in accordance with applicable FHI 360 and donor policies and procedures;
- Provide guidance and supervision to program staff and managers who are charged to implement activities within the assigned area of expertise;
- Collaborate with FHI 360’s country team, Regional Office and headquarter-based staff to ensure the project is implemented according to organization and industry best practices, program framework, and regulations;
- Contribute to timely and accurate reporting;
- Supervise the recruitment, hiring, and management of operational/financial local staff and consultants; and
- Support performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
- Represent FHI 360 in key technical working groups (TWG) at provincial and national level and cultivate strong working relationships with project stakeholders.
- Travel within the Country for project-related activities as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent, Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible operational and financial management experience in support of large-scale international development programs; 10+ years preferred.
- Proven leadership in the administration of similar-sized international donor-funded projects;
- Updated understanding of USG-funded awards and related rules/regulations – experience with Cooperative Agreements required and with Contracts is an added advantage.
- Experience in the education sector in Zambia or the region strongly preferred;
- Fluency in English is required as well as excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
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