Senior Finance and Administration Manager, USAID/Liberia Local Health Systems Solutions Activity

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  • Added Date: Friday, 02 June 2023
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Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.

Department Program Operations (PrOps) - Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future. The Program Operations teams contribute to realizing this by: ensuring effective project management through supporting project startups, implementation, reporting and financial management as well as closeouts; portfolio coordination: providing a coordinating role across departments in DC that support country offices and programs; working with country teams to develop, refine and pursue their strategies by leveraging technical knowledge (our own and others) and supporting business development as needed; knowledge sharing and learning: enhancing communication between country offices and DC-based teams to ensure better understanding of the diverse operating environments and program approaches.

Position Overview

Pact seeks an experienced Senior Finance and Administration Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Local Health Systems Solutions (LHESS) Activity, which is expected to be released in 2023. The purpose of this activity is to support Liberiaโ€™s MoH in strengthening critical components of the health system to improve access and affordability, thus increasing patient outcomes at all levels and focuses on three core objectives:

Experience working in international development, preferably USAID-funded projects in finance, procurement, logistics, and related areas managing contracts and/or cooperative agreements.Demonstrable experience with management and/or administration for USAID projects, including experience managing sub-awards and GUCs.Knowledge of U.S. government references including OMB Circulars (e.g. A-122), 22 CFR 226 and 22 CFR 228, ADS, FAR, AIDAR, CAS, FFATA, DSSR, and FTR.Experience working with West Africa projects, preference for Liberian local organizationsKnowledge of USAID rules, regulations and policies, particularly financial reporting and compliance requirements.Fluency in English (oral, writing, and reading)Ability to travel within Liberia and occasionally internationally.Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrable experience managing grants, contracts or other mechanisms that allow projects to seamlessly change course in response to new information.Experience with accounting software such as Serenic, Navigator, ERPs, ACCPAC, or others.Liberian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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