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University Research Co.

Location*> Lilongwe, Malawi
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Director of Finance and Operations

Hours*> Regular/Full-time

Location*> Malawi

Salary*> Commensurate with required experience and qualifications

Reports to*> Chief of Party

University Research Co., LLC (URC)

URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care,
social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate,
the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45
countries, including the United States.

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen
health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and
health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to
critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the
quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious
diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family
planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US,
we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse,
with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and
social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission ( [
http//www.urc-chs.com/*> ](http//www.urc-chs.com/) ).

Activity Overview

The anticipated USAID Malawi Organized Network of Services for Everyone (ONSE)
follow-on activity will cover accelerated reductions in maternal, newborn, and
child mortality and morbidity by increasing the capacity of the Government of
Malawi institutions and local organizations to introduce, deliver, scale up,
and sustain the use of evidence-based, quality maternal, newborn, and child
(MNCH) services, voluntary family planning (FP), and reproductive health (RH)
care.

Roles and Responsibilities

URC is currently seeking a Director of Finance and Operations, with an
emphasis on local organization financial systems strengthening. The Director
of Finance and Operations is responsible for the project’s overall financial
management, compliance, grants administration, human resources, and
operations. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the
following

> Ensure ongoing efficient, effective support and compliance across the project through the application of documented policies and procedures for finance and all core operations
> Guide, train, and supervise project finance, grants, human resources, administration, operations (procurement, transport, information and communication technology, inventory, safety and security, stores/warehousing), and sub-award teams
> Oversee the timely review, approval, and submission of all internal financial reporting requirements (e.g., donor financial reports, monthly field reports, e-draws, etc.).
> Provide the Senior Management Team (SMT) with monthly financial reports, including the overall Activity budget status (budget tracker) and work plan budgets’ statuses; ensure potential issues are identified and addressed.
> Work closely with the SMT to develop/monitor annual work plan and operating budgets and updates.
> Perform internal audits and reviews, as required, to ensure compliance with company standards, donor requirements, and internationally accepted accounting practices.
> Lead the implementation of strong internal controls and general risk management.
> Ensure adequate subaward development processes and monitoring and management systems are in place for effective and timely issuance, reporting, and oversight of all subawards.
> Monitor the effective oversight and support to recipients of project subawards to ensure consistent compliance with the terms of their agreements, including financial management and compliance with donor regulations.
> Provide capacity building support to subgrantees in subaward management to ensure donor rules and regulations are followed.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Experience & Qualifications

> Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
> At least 7 years of relevant technical experience managing regulatory and financial compliance required for USG funding, including regulations experience and an in-depth knowledge of USAID financial management rules
> At least five years of experience in project operations, including areas such as procurement, office administration, information technology, asset management, and human resources
> Experience managing and monitoring sub-awards, including international and local partners
> Demonstrated strong analytical, interpersonal, and multitasking skills
> Excellent leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to manage and work effectively with teams
> Proven ability to prepare budgets, contracts/subcontracts, and donor financial reports
> Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in coaching and mentoring staff
> Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications and accounting software
> Excellent English oral and written communication skills

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Master’s degree in relevant field

Please note

Only candidates who are eligible to work in Malawi for an indefinite period
without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

This position is contingent upon securing award.

To Apply

For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at [
www.urc-chs.com/career-opportunities*> ](http//www.urc-chs.com/career-
opportunities) .

You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated.
Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed [ USAID
Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet
](http//transition.usaid.gov/forms/AID1420-17.doc) as well.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met
the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted.
No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the
field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for
other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very
much for your interest.

URC is an E-Verify Employer

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce. *>

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