Operations and Finance Director | Lilongwe, Malawi | 2022 At Chemonics

Chemonics seeks an Operations and Finance Director to support the Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project in Malawi. GHSC-PSM project in Malawi supports the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program. The project has three primary objectives: global commodity procurement and logistics, systems strengthening to support in-country supply chain management, and global collaboration via strategic engagement to improve long-term availability of health commodities.

The Operations and Finance Director is responsible for assisting the Country Director with development and implementation of management systems and supervision of project operations and staff. S/he will provide oversight of all administrative and financial systems to ensure quality control of project administration. The Operations and Finance Director will ensure adherence to U.S. government rules and regulations and Chemonics’ corporate and field office policies under the GHSC-PSM project. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Country Director to develop and implement key management systems that will support project planning, reporting, and performance management; financial management; property and technical procurement systems; and personnel management
  • Support technical implementation through timely reviews and effective management of subcontracts, leases, and other agreements with local vendors
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations, Chemonics’ corporate policies, laws of Malawi, and any supplemental policies developed specifically for GHSC-PSM
  • Establish standards and procedures to ensure that the compliance programs throughout the project are effective and efficient in preventing, detecting, identifying, and correcting noncompliance with applicable rules and regulations
  • Monitor and support the standardization of operational systems and policies across GHSC-PSM Malawi’s main office and regionally based staff
  • Plan and track financial and administrative activities with Home Office (HO) and Field Office (FO) staff in order to evaluate needs for implementation, and liaise with the HO, the Country Director and USAID/Malawi on all operations and financial aspects of the project
  • Provide financial oversight and management of the project budget and accounts
  • Supervise accounting personnel and accounting procedures according to Chemonics accounting policies
  • Supervise the project procurement personnel and procedures for developing and releasing tenders, evaluating and selecting vendors, overseeing vendor performance, and maintaining control of project inventory
  • Supervise project human resources management, including the recruitment, hiring, training, and termination (as necessary) of personnel
  • Supervise the IT personnel to ensure efficient support to project staff and the project’s overall compliance with Chemonics’ cybersecurity safety standards and policies
  • Oversee annual performance evaluation process for all project employees, and provide regular and constructive feedback to project staff
  • Build capacity of finance, operations, and human resources staff in their respective works
  • In the absence of the Country Director act as Country Director when delegated

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in relevant discipline desired
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing USAID contracts, including strong skills in procurement/subcontracting, compliance, human resources, and financial management
  • Familiarity with Chemonics’ systems and processes and previous experience with the GHSC-PSM project desired
  • Previous field experience required (including long-term overseas positions or extended short-term engagements)
  • Knowledge of Malawi’s operating environment preferred, including registration, taxes, and labor law
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex USAID-funded public health programs or projects in a developing country context
  • Ability to supervise local and international staff effectively
  • Ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs
  • Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English

How to apply

Application instructions:

Please send a cover letter, a full detailed Curriculum Vitae or Resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to psmmalawirecruit@gmail.com by May 10, 2022. Please include “Operations and Finance Director Recruit” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.

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