Finance Director – CDC, Strengthening MOH Capacity in Eswatini

Pact seeks an experienced Finance Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Strengthening the organizational capacity of the Ministry of Health to deliver a sustainable and resilient response to HIV/TB and related public health threats in the Kingdom of Eswatini under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This project aims to enhance the Eswatini Ministry of Health’s (MOH) capacity to strengthen internal systems, structures, and processes for a sustainable and resilient HIV/TB response. It focuses on improving leadership and governance, financial resource mobilization and management, and workforce planning and performance. This position is contingent upon award.  

Reporting to the Principal Investigator/Country Director (PI/CD), the Finance Director is a member of the Senior Management Team and is This position has oversight of project finance and accounting functions; internal control systems and procedures; and forecasting and realigning project budgets as well as office administration, procurement, and IT support services. S/he will ensure that the project’s financial functions support its goals and that resources are used in compliance with CDC regulations. The Finance Director is responsible for training and mentoring staff on policies and procedures, donor regulations, new systems, and financial best practices, as well as working closely with the country office staff and head office in DC personnel to ensure compliance with all donor regulations and effective and proactive management. 

The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate includes:  

• Manage all aspects of office and grants finance and accounting functions. 
• Support the MOH in creating accurate and timely financial management reports for internal and external stakeholders to improve transparency and accountability.
• Manage all country or project finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve program objectives in compliance with all donor requirements. 
• Ensure financial monitoring systems provide timely and relevant reports to Pact staff, including analysis and tracking of grant commitments (i.e. cash advances), obligations, awards and liquidations, to support efficient accountable implementation. 
• Design and implement policies, systems, and procedures in compliance with Pact standards, ensuring effective internal controls and minimizing risks for Pact. 
• Ensure that corrective action plans approved by the DC head office in response to external or internal audits and other monitoring reviews are implemented as planned and scheduled. 
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and needs on a monthly basis. 
• Mentor and train staff to ensure they have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full capacity. 
• Provide targeted training for MOH and other personnel on budgeting, policy awareness, compliance, and using financial data for programmatic planning and decision-making.
• Conduct training/orientation for other personnel as needed on efficient, effective financial and internal control systems, budget analysis, policy and procedure awareness, and compliance. 
• Ensure financial records organization, retention, and security. 
• Ensure administration, procurement and property management policies and procedures are in line with best practices and compliant with Pact global policies. 
• Assist the MOH in developing frameworks to provide visibility of donor funding for health services to internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversees management of all office premises, travel, and transportation.  
• Oversee and ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of all office equipment, and outreach to IT contractor.  
• Ensure that the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality are maintained. 
• Process consultant/employment contracts and dismissals.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree (Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other closely related field) and 9+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 5 years of relevant management experience/supervising finance and operations. Equivalency of Bachelor’s degree plus CPA and 11 years of experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of 9 years’ experience in administrative and financial management of international development programs.  

Additional Experience 

• Experience serving in a similar role on CDC-funded projects.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising teams of professional staff with oversight of accounting, operations, procurement, property management, and other relevant areas. 
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and expertise of USG with 2 CFR 200 regulations.  
• Experience managing grants and sub-grants. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required along with experience with accounting software packages.
• Proficiency in English (oral, writing, and reading). Proficiency in Siswati a plus.
• Ability to travel around Eswatini as may be required.