The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems.
CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades, CHAI has expanded its focus. Today, along with HIV, we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases, and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines, reduce maternal and child mortality, combat chronic malnutrition, and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health, digital health, and health financing. With each new and innovative program, our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale, ensuring that governments lead the solutions, that programs are designed to scale nationally, and learnings are shared globally.
At CHAI, our people are our greatest asset, and none of this work would be possible without their talent, time, dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skill sets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in, with the majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org
CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.
Position Overview
CHAI is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to support the CFOโs office. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and gain unique insight into how CHAI manages its financial strategy and resources to enable impact in global health. The Associate will contribute to the development and execution of financial and organizational strategies. The role will involve close collaboration with the CFO, Chief of Staff to the CFO and Finance leadership team, as well as staff across all levels of the organization, including global program teams, other functional teams, and country-based teams.
Based Location is flexible to countries in which CHAI operates in Africa, subject to country leadership approval and work authorization. See where we work here.
Responsibilities
Analytical and Project Management Support - ~80%
Conduct financial analysis, research, and synthesis to generate insights that inform decision-making for the CFO and senior leadershipSupport CHAIโs ERP transformation project, including requirement mapping, implementation, change management, and adoption across the organizationDevelop structured approaches to evaluate financial challenges, trade-offs, and sustainability options, and recommend solutionsSupport the design, execution, and monitoring of high-priority financial initiatives, ensuring alignment with CHAIโs strategic and programmatic goalsCreate dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insightsCoordinate and track cross-functional finance-related projects, ensuring key milestones, timelines, and deliverables are metProactively identify financial risks and bottlenecks, escalating issues and proposing solutions to keep initiatives on trackAssist in developing frameworks, tools, and processes that enhance financial efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness across CHAIEngage with program, country, and functional teams to strengthen financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocationLeadership Meeting Planning - ~10%
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of CHAIโs Board and Finance Committee meetingsDevelop agendas, briefing materials, and financial reports in collaboration with the CFO and other senior leaders, ensuring discussions are structured and outcome-drivenPrepare pre-reads, financial summaries, and scenario analyses to inform Board-level decision-makingManage logistics and coordination for in-person and virtual meetings, ensuring seamless executionIdentify opportunities to optimize Board and Committee engagement, including refining reporting structures, discussion formats, and follow-up mechanismsMiscellaneous - ~10%
Support the development of internal financial communications, memos, and presentations to enhance transparency and alignment across the organizationHelp maintain and improve processes, tools, and systems that enhance the CFOโs efficiency and the effectiveness of the Finance functionProvide additional support to the CFO and Finance leadership team, as requiredQualifications
Bachelorโs degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience (candidates with more experience are also encouraged to apply; role level can be adjusted accordingly)Strong financial and analytical skills, including quantitative modelling, scenario analysis, and interpretation of financial dataExcellent problem-solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-finance stakeholdersAbility to collaborate remotely with team members spread across geographies and functions (program, country, and finance teams)Ability to independently operate in an unstructured but demanding multicultural environmentStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (financial modelling, analysis), PowerPoint, and Word
Advantages
Prior experience in fast-paced industries requiring a high level of analytical skills (e.g. management consulting, investment banking, etc)Experience with ERP system implementation, financial systems, or other digital transformation initiativesPrior experience supporting Board or Finance Committee reporting and governance processesExperience living and working in low-resource settings.#jobreference2 #region3 #region4