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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.

PATH's Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases program is a leader in the effort to end malaria illnesses and deaths, refines and develops tools and approaches, invests in national programs, and builds data to empower national governments to pursue malaria elimination.

The Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH, PATH’s local affiliate in Nigeria) seeks a Director Finance and Administration (DFA) for the Nigeria project team for the USG-funded Reaching every at-risk community and household with malaria services (PMI REACH Malaria) global project. PMI REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.

The position will report to the REACH Nigeria CoP, with dotted reporting line to the REACH Global DFA. The DFA will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of budgeting, financial management, and reporting; sub-contract management and procurement; human resources management; asset management; logistics; and compliance for REACH Nigeria.

The DFA will ensure funds are expended in compliance with USG rules, regulations, and contract requirements. They will ensure systems and processes are implemented to support efficient and effective contract implementation, including fraud and risk mitigation practices. The DFA will lead the REACH Nigeria finance and administration team and will supervise project finance, administration, procurement, logistics, and facilities teams. The DFA is also expected to contribute to continuous improvement of OIPH financial and operational systems by way of participation in regular organizational effectiveness assessments, reviews of policies and procedures, and development of SOPs.

This position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in financial management, subcontract management, accounting, general administrative processes, and operations for REACH in Nigeria.
• Oversee compliance with a focus on USAID, PATH, and statutory requirements and controls.
• Lead annual budget development including managing the annual work plan, life-of-project and activity budgets, and ensuring compliance of expenditures with approved budgets; ensure the consistency, inclusion, and accuracy of costs and compliance with policy and practices, and work with staff in developing budgets for technical activities. Revise overall and sub-budgets as needed throughout the work plan year.
• Maintain systems for budget monitoring and tracking that include financial and contractual data.
• Provide routine pipeline analyses and accrual reporting to the CoP and Global DFA as well as ad hoc reports requested by the Project Director.
• Perform routine financial analysis on program expenditures, documenting and monitoring overall performance, analysing trends, and identifying gaps to ensure efficient and sound financial management.
• Ensure strong subcontract development, management, and monitoring systems and processes are in place to ensure effective and timely issuance, reporting, compliance, and oversight of all subcontracts.
• Monitor adjustments to work plan budgets.
• Coordinate monthly requests of funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all the necessary funds for the operations.
• Oversee project procurement, including ensuring segregation of duties, adequate competition, and cost-effective vendor selections in support of project operations, providing strategic leadership and support for efficient and effective procurement.
• Review performance and internal controls of operations functions to identify strengths and weaknesses; support project management team and implementing partners to enforce reliable and reasonable controls for efficiency and effectiveness during program implementation.
• Lead development of appropriate guidelines and SOPs for REACH Nigeria state-level offices and ensure that all the necessary facilities are in place and adequate. This includes appropriate and suitable furnishings, office supplies replenishment system, and safety and security for the staff.
• Develop and oversee project operations for transport and travel, ensuring adherence to PATH and donor policies and developing appropriate processes and SOPs to ensure safe, effective, and compliant fleet management and project travel.
• Ensure proper staffing and recruitment to enable timely delivery of services; facilitate and cascade goal setting and team assignments in support of project operations and delivery of programmatic services working closely with OIPH leadership and administrative teams.
• Work with the OIPH Safety & Security Management Team to develop and implement project safety and security plan, conduct staff trainings, and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lead control, monitoring, and reporting of financial operations that include cash and treasury management and reporting and monitoring procedures, budgets and pipeline reporting/monitoring.

Required Experience & Skills:

• BSC/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field; MSc/MA/MBA or CPA/ACCA qualification highly desired.
• At least 10 years managing or leading financial and operation teams, preferably with an international organization.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience managing USAID awards, with preferred experience in managing USAID, USG contracts, and/or Grants under Contract.

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PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.