Grants/Finance Manager (Media)

Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Division: Media Development
Reports To: Chief of Party
Date Posted: 8/30/2011
Application Deadline: 9/23/2011

Position Summary

IREX seeks a Grants/Finance Manager for a media development program in Mozambique. The Grants/Finance Manager will support the Chief of Party in meeting program objectives and will be responsible for oversight of project finances and grant-making activities. This position, which will be based in Maputo, is contingent on funding.

Duties & Responsibilities

-Assure that the program meets all IREX, USAID and Government of Mozambique requirements relative to USAID funds accountability and operations within Mozambique

-Negotiate agreements with sub-grantees and subcontractors, and provide financial managing and monitoring of agreements

-Provide finance support to grantees

-Ensure that all procurement is in compliance with U.S. government regulations

-Monitor project budgets and provide required reporting

-Coordinate with IREX Finance and Grants teams at the home office

-Travel to regional project sites within Mozambique for grant monitoring.

Qualifications

-Five or more years of responsible work as a financial manager, grants manager or controller preferred

-Experience providing finance and grants management for USAID programs strongly preferred; prior experience in finance and grants management for international organizations or donors required

-Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with partners, donors and other relevant stakeholders and personnel associated with this program

-Fluency in English and Portuguese required

Application Instructions

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Grants/Finance Manager (Media)