TITLE: Finance and Operations Director
PROGRAM(S) / DEPARTMENT(S): Burkina Faso Health Service Delivery
LOCATION: Ouagadougou
REPORTS TO: Chief of Party

COMPANY SUMMARY

EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potential. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.

EngenderHealth is a global health non-profit organization with expertise in family planning, sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, gender equality, and gender-based violence prevention and response. We partner with host country governments to expand access to high-quality health services for their populations and support data-driven policy decisions. We collaborate with local civil society organizations to prioritize health, reproductive rights, and inclusive systems and services. We bring more than 50 years of experience working in some of the most disadvantaged and underserved communities across more than 100 countries. Today, we have a presence in 11 countries in Africa and Asia, where we have deep, long-standing connections with local organizations, government institutions, and healthcare providers.

EngenderHealth is recruiting qualified candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded health services delivery program in Burkina Faso. Through a consortium of partners led by EngenderHealth, this program will expand access to and utilization of, quality primary health services, which may include family planning (FP), maternal health, nutrition, immunization, and malaria services. EngenderHealth and its partners will accomplish this through catalytic interventions designed to increase the uptake of primary health services and facilitate coordination on policies and practices that support the successful expansion of primary health service delivery.

This position is contingent upon award.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance and Operations Director will have primary responsibility for managing all fiscal and operations activities for the project as a whole. On the fiscal side, this position will have oversight and authority over budget monitoring and financial reporting for EngenderHealth and its consortium members, ensuring compliance with EngenderHealth and USAID rules and regulations. On the operations side, the Finance and Operations Director will have authority and oversight over project procurement; operational and contractual arrangements with sub-awardees/sub-grantees; office management; logistics; and compliance with applicable USAID rules and regulations. Additionally, the Finance and Operations Director will be responsible for directing operational and administrative support for setting up and closing out field offices. To successfully deliver on these duties, the Finance and Operations Director will collaborate with counterparts within EngenderHealth’s global team, EngenderHealth in-country offices, and partner representatives. The Finance and Operations Director will also provide support and training to EngenderHealth and partner organization team members as needed, to help ensure sound, reliable, effective, and efficient financial management systems. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, other relevant fields, or equivalent experience.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in the administrative and financial management of large health projects, including experience in the management of USAID projects.
• Experience managing and auditing financial data and processes in excess $20 million, including:
  • Tracking of multiple funding codes.
  • Supervision of budget, data collection, and spending
  • Risk management.
  • Opening/closing funding sources and in-country offices; and
  • Disposal of capital equipment.
• Experience writing financial analysis narratives for internal, regulatory, and donor audiences.
• Experience executing and managing subawards and small grants.
• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Experience interacting with US government, host country government, multilateral agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to travel based on business need, approximately 30% or the equivalent of 15 weeks annually.
• Proficiency in English and fluency in French required.

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

• Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
• Leadership skills to work with autonomy while still being collaborative, prioritize tasks, and positively influence others to meet deliverables.
• Understand and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Organized, high level of accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to collaboratively share information and support colleagues.
• Ability to matrix manage individuals and teams.
• Adapts to changing priorities and deadlines seamlessly.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with high-level partners, collaborators, donors, and country institution stakeholders.
• Comfort working in complex environments with rapidly changing political and other contexts affecting implementation.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure, and flexible.

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of the organizational and political climate to solve problems and accomplish goals.
• ERP Sage X3 and/or QuickBooks knowledge.
• Certified Non-Profit Accounting Professional (CNAP) or CPA.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned.

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a survivor of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy status, disability or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable federal, state and local laws.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in the United States in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EngenderHealth is committed to safeguarding all people, particularly children, vulnerable adults, and beneficiaries of assistance from any harm that may be caused due to contact with EngenderHealth. This includes harm arising from the conduct of staff, associates, and partners, and the design and implementation of programs and activities.