Associate Director Country Compliance & Risk Management, Tanzania
USAID Project Tanzania C3HP RMNCAH
Associate Director, Country Compliance and Risk Management
(HIV/TB – North Central)
Position Description:
The
Associate Director, Country Compliance and Risk Management will be
responsible for overseeing the administrative/operational processes that
support project management and implementation activities and link them
to enterprise supporting services. He/she will promote a project wide
culture of compliance and risk management and lead the development and
execution of compliance processes and ensure the right tools and
resources are in place for project success. He/she will lead in project
compliance strategic planning including leading regularly scheduled
reviews of project operations to ensure procedures are implemented.
Manages capacity building activities aimed at strengthening project
operations and will manage/track special project initiatives as
assigned. Advises project management and general staff on critical
intersections between project implementation and compliance issues,
based on knowledge of organizational policy, donor regulations, and
specific award terms and conditions. Provides professional expertise in
contract implementation and sub-award management to ensure full
compliance with donor rules and regulations and efficient coordination
with the FHI 360 contracts office. The scope of this position may
include oversight of activities performed by the project team for
procurement, sub-award administration, compliance with regulatory
requirements and restrictions, management of donor and home office
relations
This position is subject to project award and funding.
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Position Responsibilities:
The Associate Director, Country Compliance and Risk Management will implement the following tasks:
- Review ways to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and the safeguard of assets within FHI 360 Tanzania policy framework
- Recommend to the senior leadership of the project improvement of existing controls or development of new controls in local or regional operating environment
- Supports the management in building a robust compliance culture based on ethical standards of behavior.
- Support the management of the project to have a dynamic operation while in compliance with the applicable regulations by being creative in finding solutions
- Provides expert advice and guidance to the team whenever asked on how to manage risk and ensure full compliance with USAID regulations, FHI360 policies, and host country laws, while maintaining a robust operation
- Promotes a project-wide culture of risk management compliance through staff training and awareness activities
- Develop and roll out after securing the senior management of the project’s approval compliance tools such as: quick compliance reference guides, check list, and related materials
- Working with project leadership, managers, and other staff members to better promote efficiency and reduce compliance risks
- Conducts post review of major procurements, subcontractor, and vendor payments, tracking risk and compliance issues, and making recommendation to project leadership and key managers for improvements to project procedures
- Coordinates roll out of any policy updates or process clarifications in coordination with the senior management of the project including fraud prevention, operations, and finance policies
- Test internal controls, target high-risk areas; document any weaknesses and their impact and make recommendations to the senior leadership of the project to address these weaknesses
- Make recommendation to the project senior leadership about project compliance with award conditions, applicable regulations, FHI360 policies and local law
- Report allegations or potential fraud to OCIA and provide project-level support to internal investigations as requested
- Conduct compliance assessments of major sub-awardees/subcontractors and present findings to the senior leadership of the project
- Ensure compliance of the HIV/TB Activity with the branding and marking strategy that is approved by USAID.
- Upload all contractual documents to USAID Development Experience Clearinghouse
- Upload all HIV/TB Activity documents on FHI360 knowledge sharing portal Vine
- Coordinate internal and external audits and assessments carried out on the HIV/TB Activity
- Based on instructions from the COP, carry out troubleshooting of problems and recommend solutions to enhance the efficiency of certain areas
- Performs other duties as assigned by the COP
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- MS/MA in finance, accounting or related field is desirable plus 7-9 yrs experience related work experience, including 3 years in USAID contract management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level; OR MBBS/MD plus 5-7 yrs; BS/BA plus 9-11 yrs related work experience
- CPA, ACA, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is an advantage
- Practical working knowledge of financial services compliance and operations including the related rules and regulations of USAID
- Experience developing audit programs and managing audit processes is required
In depth knowledge of FAR regulations required
- Comprehensive knowledge of Tanzania and US Government laws and regulations that have impact on internal accounting, HR and management controls
- Prior experience working for a USAID contractor and experience managing USAID contracts
- Expert level experience of the U.S. Government rules and regulations, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds is required
- Experience with data analysis tools and techniques including advanced concepts of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and/or other analytical software (e.g. – SAS, Tableau, ACL, etc.)
- Experience working on projects or initiatives requiring strategic planning/thinking across multiple functional areas and business processes
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- Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with all project staff, clients and peers, and USAID
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Autonomous, self-motivated, and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to change or shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
- Demonstrates and apply a clear understanding of compliance methodologies, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent Swahili and English
- Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies to select methods and techniques to obtain results
- Carry out his/her work without causing delays that affect progress of the project, programmatic operations or major segments of the project
- Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action
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FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself. Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
Careers
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID Next Generation OVC Activity in Tanzania. The Technical Director will provide technical leadership and oversight for the anticipated project. The Technical Director is responsible for the implementation of evidence-based, high quality, multi-sectoral interventions to improve the health and well-being of children and adolescents who are living with, affected by, and vulnerable to HIV. The Technical Director will manage the design and implementation of key components of the program and ensure adherence to global standards of excellence in health and social service delivery programming.
The position will be based in Dar es Salaam and will report to the Project Director/Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.
Job Summary
Provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of strategies and interventions that are aimed at strengthening the delivery of quality, evidenced based interventions to mitigate the impact of HIV on children, adolescents, and their families, and prevent new infections among adolescent girls and young women.
Ensure that interventions are evidence-based and aligned with Tanzania’s National guidelines and policies.
Leads efforts to identify and incorporate best practices and innovations into programming for OVC and AGYW.
Leads the development and oversees the implementation of technical quality assurance strategies and activities, including technical guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and supportive supervision efforts.
Oversee a team of technical project staff and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members.
Oversee technical outputs of all partner organizations through regular field visits and facilitate work planning and regular technical meetings for all project partners.
Identify technical assistance and training needs among project staff, partners, government counterparts and beneficiaries and coordinate technical assistance provision, as needed.
Take a leadership role in the development and timely submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and other project reports and deliverables.
Ensure project strategic objectives and results are achieved and meet expected technical quality standards.
Ensures that best practices and innovations are documented and disseminated.
Represent the project in technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms.
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Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Social Work, or related field.
At least 8-10 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing PEPFAR/USAID-funded OVC care and support projects and DREAMS programs for AGYW. Experience in OVC and DREAMS programming in Tanzania is highly desirable.
Expertise in Case Management, pediatric HIV care, VAC/GBV prevention and response, HIV prevention among AGYW, Economic Strengthening, and Gender.
Broad knowledge of Tanzanian policies and strategic frameworks for OVC care and support programming and HIV prevention programming for adolescents
Proven ability to manage technical assistance teams and ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goals.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including government representatives, local community organizations, donors, and other stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English.
Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workflow.
Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office)
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
