Director of Finance and Operations At GOAL

About Us
GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 15 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,500 personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

Overview of the role
GOAL is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Operations for the five-year, USAID-funded Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA) in Sierra Leone. The activity aims to advance and sustain improved health outcomes for Sierra Leoneans with a focus on, but not limited to children under five, pregnant and postpartum women, youth and especially adolescent girls, and women and children living in hard-to-reach areas with limited access to health services.

SIHSA seeks to build a sustainable and resilient health system response to improving access, quality and effectiveness of family planning (FP), reproductive health (RH), maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), adolescent health, and malaria services. In addition, SIHSA aims at strengthening communities’ active engagement for community-driven solutions to improve health outcomes.

**Please note this position is subject to award and funding from USAID. Sierra Leonean Nationals are encouraged to apply – application deadline date is 05/04/2024**

Responsibilities

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) manages the finances of the activity and will supervise the procurement, finance, human resources, and administrative staff. The DFO position ensures that adequate and appropriate internal financial management controls are in place, in compliance with USAID policies and procedures. She/he will also ensure that the Activity’s financial management processes and controls meet generally recognized accounting standards. The DFO oversees and manages all bookkeeping, bank accounts, and cash flow, and manages SIHSA project funds for appropriate execution of the activity.

The DFO is also responsible for tracking project expenses, overseeing and approving the preparation of monthly financial reports, quarterly accrual projections, while leading the annual budgeting process. He/she manages the financial and administrative aspects of all sub-agreements under the activity, as well as managing all financial aspects of the activity. The incumbent shall serve as the principal point of contact to USAID in these areas, while keeping the COP informed of all contact and communications with USAID.

Key areas will include:

• Leadership & People Management: provide leadership direction, support and capacity build in all areas of finance and operations for the project
• Financial Management & Reporting: prepare and monitor budgets, advise on burn rates, review and consolidate monthly reports, oversee and support on-granting to partners etc.
• Compliance & Risk: ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, manage the project risk register, conduct regular compliance checks. Remain abreast of local regulations and laws to ensure to project remains compliant.
• Procurement: manage project procurements.
• Human Resources: manage project human resources, supervise a team of finance and operations staff supporting the SIHSA project.

Person Specification

The Director of Finance and Operations is expected to have the following skills and qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher, ideally in finance, business administration, procurement, or related area;
• An internationally accredited Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience in managing large grants with international health non-governmental organizations and/or private voluntary organizations;
• Direct experience of at least two to three (2-3) years in supervision of staff and team management;
• At least 5 years of experience with U.S. Government financial management instruments, policies, financial and operational procedures and requirements;
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a team.
• Knowledge of financial management and procurement systems.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL

A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.