Director of Finance & Administration – Ethiopia Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Activity (MSNA) – Program for Appropriate Technologies in Health (PATH)
Accounting and Finance, Business and Administration
Program for Appropriate Technologies in Health (PATH)
PATH is the leader in global health innovation. An international nonprofit organization, we save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
Our commitment
PATH is driven by an unshakeable commitment to health equity and a bold belief in the power of innovation to improve health and save lives. For nearly 40 years, PATH has been a pioneer in translating bold ideas into breakthrough health solutions, with a focus on child survival, maternal and reproductive health, and infectious diseases.
Our expertise
PATH brings innovative solutions to bear wherever they are needed—in the laboratory or the factory, government halls or communities. We specialize in overcoming the barriers that can keep a bright idea from reaching widespread impact, especially those that arise in the middle of the journey of innovation. This is where promising projects often fail, during steps like testing and refining, gaining approvals, commercializing a product, and introducing new approaches. Through experience, creativity, and tenacity, we accelerate the pace at which innovations are transferred into the hands of the people who need them.
Job Description
PATH seeks a Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) for the upcoming multi-year USAID-funded “Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Activity” (MSNA) in Ethiopia. The MSNA will support the Government of Ethiopia and other key stakeholders to strengthen nutrition outcomes through multi-sectoral approaches and coordination.
PATH works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the most pressing health challenges. PATH implements innovative, sustainable health solutions that align with the country’s needs and priorities, empowering millions to transform their own health. Since 2007, PATH has collaborated with Ethiopia’s Federal Ministry of Health, community groups, and other partners to strengthen the country’s public health systems and address the most pressing health threats. We implement high-impact, evidence-based, sustainable programs to support those most at risk.
The DFA will be responsible for providing robust financial management and accounting oversight to the project including sub-partners. The DFA will also develop financial and compliance operating systems and internal controls for the project, including compliance of the project with local laws and USAID regulations.
Position is contingent upon award to PATH.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Oversee project operations including human resources, logistics, procurement, subcontracts, grants and accounting/finance.
- Establish financial systems and policies for the project that are in compliance with USAID contracting requirements and PATH’s standard financial practices.
- Contribute to the development of annual work plans and develop annual and monthly project budgets.
- Advise project staff on USAID requirements and provide training on financial leadership and management, record keeping, operational systems, and policies as needed.
- Supervise a team of staff working on finance, grants management, procurement, and/or human resources workstreams.
- Develop and monitor budgets for the project.
- Monitor and analyze project expenses, including partner financial reports, on a regular basis and ensure that all operations, administrative and contractual activities, and expenditures are consistent with the project work plan and budget.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly invoices and quarterly financial reports, including projections and forecasting.
- Coordinate input for the annual budgeting process with the Chief of Party and partners.
- Ensure preparation and submission of complete and accurate financial reports and cash requests to PATH and USAID.
- Maintain effective linkages between technical components, grants and finance and administrative functions within the project.
- Prepare all required documentation for accounting and audits and lead responses to all internal and external audit requests.
- Develop and ensure compliance with security and safety protocols—including protocols related to COVID-19 mitigation.
- Oversee any grants management.
- Take on any additional duties as may be assigned by Chief of Party and other senior partners.
Required Experience:
- Master’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or other relevant field. Conversely, equivalent work experience.
- Must be a certified chartered accountant.
- At least fifteen (15) years of experience in administrative and financial management of large-scale, donor-funded projects.
- Experience in capacity building of subgrantee organizations and in financial and forensic audits of donor-funded projects and programs.
- Demonstrated experience in auditing and accounting, grants and fund management.
- Extensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations necessary.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets, particularly with USAID projects.
- Experience in managing a diverse group of staff leading multiple workstreams.
- Strong demonstrated management, interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, as well as the ability to work closely in teams and networks with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Financial and administrative skills, including mastery of relevant software, such as Excel and Quickbooks and other relevant accounting and contractual software.
- Demonstrated ability to in financial management of donor funded grants programs of comparable scope, preferably USAID grants.
- USAID contract management experience, including expertise in the financial, regulatory, and contracting aspects of USAID required.
- Experience developing organizational safety, security, and health protocols highly desirable.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills in English.
