Finance, Administration Director at Lutheran World Relief

Finance, Administration Director at Lutheran World Relief

Finance, Administration Director

Lutheran World Relief

Lutheran World Relief, which is part of Corus International, has been present in Tanzania since 1963. 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. In Tanzania, Corus operates under IMA World Health. 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

We are seeking to recruit the following positions for a five-year USDA project that is designed to develop and transform small and medium enterprise (SMEs) poultry value chain into sustainable commercial business in Tanzania. The project will strengthen the feed sector and incorporating climate smart technologies; Improved animal health management practices; Capacity building in agricultural finance services; and strengthen of the extension and service providers. 

The position will be based at the project office in Mbeya, Tanzania.

FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR

JOB ID-3563849

Position Summary

• Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Finance and Administration Director will be responsible for overall financial management and compliance of the project.
• S/he will lead the finance and administration team to ensure quality monitoring, management, and reporting on all USDA project funds, and oversees administration, logistics and office management for the implementation of the project.
• S/he will ensure each financial or administrative transaction complies with terms and conditions of the donor, is in compliance with US Government rules and regulations for federal awards, meets local tax laws and other regulations, follows Corus policies and procedures, and is in alignment with
  approved budgets. S/he provides the COP with guidance on administrative and financial matters.
• Candidates should have strong experience in the areas of grant management, accounting and audits, as well as be an expert in US Government regulations related and Government of Tanzania regulations governing all aspects of financial and administrative management and oversight of development
  programs.

Qualification and Experience

• The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance and /or Business administration, formal accounting certificate demonstrating attainment of top level of accounting skill.
• S/he should have at least 8 years of experience in financial management and administration of development projects, 5 of which should be experience managing large US government funded
  projects.
• S/he should have experience with accounting/finance in an overseas field office on development projects with budgets over $20 million dollars.
• In addition, s/he should have proven management/supervisory skills, he should have knowledge of and experience with accounting software packages and related report writing modules.
• Working proficiency with databases, spreadsheets (Excel), QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office is needed.
• S/he should have general knowledge of tax laws and local financial, accounting, and human resource
  practices.
• S/he should have strong analytical skills with attention to detail, good organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with professional proficiency in English and Kiswahili required.
• The candidate of choice should have ability to travel (25%) to project sites within Tanzania.

Lutheran World Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). For full Job Description and to apply for this position please visit our careers page on our website https://corusinternational.org or follow link below and send your application by November 30, 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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