Associate Finance Director – Global Fund HIV, TB and Malaria Program At World Vision

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Here’s where you come in:

World Vision International Sierra Leone is seeking a Associate Finance Director for a Global Fund multicomponent grant HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria program.

As the Associate Finance Director, you will responsible for full accounting and financial management, overall budget monitoring and compliance oversight of the Global Fund grant and all related sub-grantee/sub-contractors. You will oversee design and implementation of strong internal controls and appropriate financial reporting procedures/policies to minimise/manage risks associated with grant implementation, safeguard Global Fund’s investments, achieve consistent compliance with Global Fund grant agreement, approved workplan/budget, Global Fund policies and regulations, WV International (WVI) and World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) policies and procedures, as well as local laws and regulations.

You will coordinate capacity assessments and capacity building, budgeting and financial management and actively works with the sub-recipients (SRs) in developing their grant financial management capacity. You will develop and implement financial strategy to prevent or reduce compliance-related liabilities and risks. The scope of work covers all aspects of the Program’s financial management.

The Global Fund grant is a three-year project, budget of $21 million dollars, and possibility of increase at a later stage. This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

Requirements include:

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Management or related field like international business management
• CA, ACCA, CPA or another professional accreditation equivalent
• At least 5 years of accounting and/or grants management experience
• Three years Global Funds grant experience
• At least 5 years’ experience managing staff
• Experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• Balanced combination of 5 years Business Management experience in INGOs
• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.