Financial Specialist-Cooperative Agreements

Duties

The Financial Specialist reports to the Sr. Financial Specialist and provides:-

Financial and accounting technical assistance,

Training and oversight,

Budgetary, procurement and reconciliation support to CDC Implementing partners and their finance and grants management staff and auditors in order to achieve results specified in the Cooperative Agreements, particularly focusing on: reporting requirements;

budget implementation and execution including tracking budget expenditures and balances;

application and continuation budget reviews and reprogramming requests and other supplemental documentation associated with the cooperative agreement process from the initial award to close out of each cooperative agreement.

There is a particular focusing on determining the adequacy of partner’s accounting systems, internal controls, procedures, systems and adherence to the requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as the relevant USG procurement and financial regulations,

and therefore determining the institutional capability to implement USG funding agreements.

Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in financial management and procurement is required. Of these five years, at least two (2) years must be in managing or auditing donor funded projects or international programs.

Education Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or Management is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Fluent reading and writing and speaking of English is required. This may be tested.

Limited Knowledge speaking of Bemba and/or Nyanja is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook);

Various financial management software systems: Quick Books, PASTEL.

Financial management and procurement with high level of accountability, credibility and accuracy.

Deadline oriented with a keen eye for detail and precision.

Advanced level of analytical, computational, presentation and numerical skills as well as ability to manipulate financial data into statistical information.

Strong conceptual skills with organizational and critical thinking and problem solving attitude to achieve organizational objectives.

Strategic planning and implementation, with coordination, flexibility and multitasking ability.

Well developed interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Understanding of the functioning of the public health sector.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Other Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lusaka, Zambia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

Deadline for application is 14th March 2022