RTI International recrute un Directeur des opérations et des finances pour les activité de santé intégrée au Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

Program Description:

The anticipated $250M (est.) USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health Activity seeks to increase the survival and well-being of vulnerable populations and improve health system resilience in priority states. The activity will strengthen the development and execution of state-level health and development plans and scale-up high-impact MNCAH, FP/RH, nutrition, and HSS interventions. The anticipated activity will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and provide technical assistance in four priority states.

Position Description:

RTI is seeking 5 Operations/Finance Directors to serve in either Abuja or four priority states on the anticipated USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health Activity. This position will report to the corresponding State Director and be based in the corresponding state, with travel to state-level implementation areas.

Please note that this position is contingent upon funding availability/award from USAID.Responsibilities

  • Support the State Director in leading all operational and management aspects of the state level activities.
  • Serves as a member of the state leadership team, setting a positive and professional tone for the team, collaborating closely with the other team members.
  • Develops and maintains effective partnerships with donors, implementers, consortium members, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration.
  • Leads the program’s operations function, ensuring sufficient resources and needed skill sets are present to meet the needs of RTI and the activity across task orders/states.
  • Responsible for identifying and implementing improvements in work processes.
  • Ensure proper administration of the activity and oversee all financial, procurement, sub grants/contracts, and operational areas of responsibility.
  • Monitor and review project budget and expenditures, financial forecasts, working with subcontractors to ensure compliance with corporate and USAID regulations.
  • Contributes to planning, oversight and coordination of program activities, resource allocation, and financial performance. Responsible for the accuracy of project timelines, tasks, resource requirements, costs, risks, and execution.
  • Produces financial and operational reports and updates for deliverable reporting.
  • Responsible for grants management process & subcontracts for local organizations, including grant proposal tracking, review, and approval process.
  • Collaborates with the State Director to identify and manage risks and participates in the resolution of performance issues with project staff and sub-contractors.
  • Assists the State Director in managing all staffing and creating/maintaining a clear organizational structure with specific roles, responsibilities and reporting lines.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in relevant area (management, public administration, health policy, economic) with 12 years of relevant work experience.
  • Eight years of progressively responsible experience implementing USAID-supported activities that are similar in terms of complexity, scope, and budget.
  • Experience in management of large USAID contracts or cooperative agreements ($50M or greater), including developing and managing large budgets.
  • Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation policies and procedures related to grants, procurements, and subcontracts and other relevant USG cost accounting standards and USAID rules and regulations.
  • Strong demonstrated skills in operations and administrative management, including HR, procurement, logistics, and security.
  • Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proven ability to work independently and multi-task in high-pressure settings.
  • Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff.
  • Ability to travel and work in any of the anticipated priority states.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Verbal and written English proficiency is required.
  • Experience working in West Africa, preferably in Nigeria.

Application process

Deadline : June 05th, 2023