NGO JOBS

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 11 Nov 2013

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

DAI is seeking experienced and dynamic candidates for an upcoming democratic strengthening programme in Zambia. The programme will look at strengthening the capacity of institutions responsible for delivering public services to Zambian citizens; and increasing democratic transparency and accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Funds and Operations Director will report to the overall Programme Director, and:

• Take responsibility for overall financial management and administrative management of operations in compliance with DAI and donor regulations, operations including grant-making, finance, project administration, and the operations of grants and contracts• Lead responsibilities for ensuring the efficient set up and management of a fund which requires the disbursement of grant funds to third parties and provision of technical assistance expertise• Oversight over project’s financial reporting, management and administration responsibilities, including daily financial operations, project budget forecasting and management, as well as periodic project audits• Design, management, oversight and reporting of project grant funds• Management and oversight of all of the programme’s operational and administrative tasks including those related to Human Resources management, service provider contracts and necessary ICT systems• Lead financial reporting in line with donor reporting requirements as well as reporting to DAI home office• Track and document the overall monthly programme burn rates and estimated pipeline needs• Develop Value for Money indicators as part of the criteria for submission approvals• Lead a fraud mitigation strategyRequirements:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 10 years of analytical/research experience in finance, economics, and/or development. A minimum of 8 years of this experience should be focused on managing funds or grants programmes in a developing country context, particularly in donor funded programmes• Strong skill set in reporting, finance and monitoring and evaluation • Experience in fraud mitigation and management• Understanding of key approaches to monitoring and evaluation and the delivery of Value for Money• Excellent communication skills and Fluency in English (both written and oral) is essential. Fluency in local languages is highly desirable• Experience working in Southern Africa, with experience in Zambia ideal• Excellent relationship management• Strong knowledge of donor reporting systems and experience working with donors such as DFID, UNDP or World Bank • Experience working with DAI would be a distinct advantage

Project Location:

Lusaka based with occasional travel within Zambia

Length of the project:

5 years

Anticipated Project Start date:

February 2014

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...