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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OFFICER, SACIDS
Secretariat, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro, Tanzania.
Background: Southern
African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance (SACIDS) www.sacids.org
is a One Health VIRTUAL CENTRE linking southern African
academic and research institutions involved with infectious diseases of
humans and animals – supported by Sector Ministries, with
direct responsibility for public health animal health and wildlife
conservation/health. It works in smart partnership with Centers
of Science in industrialized countries as well as international research
centre. The Mission of SACIDS is: to improve Africa’s capacity
to DETECT, IDENTIFY and MONITOR (DIM) infectious diseases
of humans, animals, ecosystems and their interactions in order
to better manage the RISK posed by them.
Applications
are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following
vacant position. A HAND WRITTEN
application letter accompanied by CV, relevant certificates/testimonials and
names of at least two referees should be addressed to the DEPUTY VICE
CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE), P. O. BOX 3000, CHUO KIKUU,
MOROGORO; to reach DVC office not later than TWO weeks from the date of
this advertisement. Applications can also be sent via emails: secretariat@sacids.org and
copy dvcadminfin@suanet.ac.tz.
Only
shortlisted applications will be called for an interview. They will be
required to produce their original Academic and Professional Certificates
during the interview.
General Duties:
Under the guidance of the SACIDS Executive
Director, the immediate supervision of the One Health Epidemiologist cum
Programme Manager and in close collaboration with the university financial
services under the guidance of the University Bursar, the incumbent will provide
financial services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.
Specific Duties:
- Ensure
implementation of financial
operational strategies, including oversight of procurement, for SACIDS HQ
and sub-awardee institutions in full compliance with the
university regulations and the requirements of the donors.
- Assist
SACIDS scientists and sub-awardee financial units with costing of project
activities and programme financial planning
- Participate
in the preparation process and consolidate draft programme proposals and
budget prepared by technical staff into the project programme of work and
budget.
- Ensure
that operational expenditures are in accordance with rules and regulations
of SUA and donor grant conditions; ensure availability of funds for SACIDS
activities.
- Manage
SACIDS financial operations including budgeting, internal controls and
reporting.
- Present
information on the status of financial resource as required
- Train,
coach and support sub-awardees financial officers and review their reports
- In
collaboration with the university internal auditing services, undertake
control and expenditure auditing of activities at sub-awardee institutions
- Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications:
• A University Degree or
Advance Diploma in Accounting or Finance with a professional qualification in
accounting to CAP or ACCA or similar. A relevant postgraduate qualification to
Master’s level will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years of
relevant finance experience of international financial standards and managing
donor funds.
• Experience in the usage
of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge
of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of electronic
financial management systems.
• Good inter-personal and
team skills
• Fluency in English. A
basic understanding of French and/or Portuguese will be an advantage
Remuneration: Very attractive remuneration package commensurate with
experience and qualification
Duration: Initially one year contract, renewable subject to performance
and funding.
Duty
station:
SACIDS
Secretariat at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
FEMALE CANDITADES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
