Chemonics seeks a finance and administration manager for the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program: Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Botswana. The program is the primary vehicle through which USAID: 1) procures and provides health commodities; 2) provides technical assistance to improve partner countries’ management of the supply chain; and 3) collaborates with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. Local Batswana citizens are encouraged to apply. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage the program’s finances, including preparation and submission of wire transfer requests, processing payments and reconciliations for vendors, and processing payroll and staff expense reports
- Enter expenses into the accounting system and provide supporting documentation
- Prepare and maintain all project financial reporting for the government of Botswana authorities, ensuring all transactions and program activities adhere to the government regulations of USAID and Botswana
- Assist with procurements, including drafting and releasing tenders, evaluating and selecting vendors, and maintaining all relevant documentation in the project files
- Manage project inventory, including maintaining trackers, ensuring all property is appropriately labeled, conducting quarterly inventory checks, and preparing documentation for property disposition
- Ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations, Chemonics’ corporate policies, laws of Botswana, and any supplemental policies developed specifically for the program
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance preferred, but not required
- International project management experience, including managing field-office finance systems preferred
- Experience working on USAID or donor-funded programs required
- Experience in bookkeeping and accounting required
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills required
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Proficiency in English required
Application Instructions:
Please submit an electronic version of your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by March 31, 2017. Please include “Finance and Administration Manager” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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