Manager, Finance in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.  We seek qualified candidates for the position of Manager, Finance in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

 

Position Description:

Manager, Finance will provide overall financial management and administrative function for all the FHI projects in Papua New Guinea include: monitoring project finances, managing financial reporting to clients, and act as a resource for project and center on finance-related issues.

This position performs at a senior leadership level responsible for direction and management of finance, administration and contracts activities. Functional oversight includes accounting, finance, contracts and grants management, and procurement for FHI’s country office in Port Moresby, PNG

 

The Manager, Finance duties include the::

• Development, management, implementation and evaluation of appropriate financial, contractual and procurement systems for staff and budgets to support FHI projects in Papua New Guinea.  
• Strong leadership and management to meet an organization’s strategic plan and priorities and to ensure quality of operational support to FHI projects and programs according to FHI standards and objectives for capacity building and program review activities. 

Minimal Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent; Master’s degree or its international equivalent in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred. Minimum 5-8 years (11+ years preferred) relevant experience in international development organizations including 3 years in management with supervisory experience and 3 years working at a corporate or organization level

*Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.

 

• Demonstrated senior level leadership for broad scope of operational activities to support a medium level operation with a dispersed and complex multi-donor program.
• Experience working with US Government is required and experience with USAID is strongly preferred. Experience with other donors a plus.
• Experience managing a financial analysis department is required
• Ability to set realistic priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs. 
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues of the working environment. 
• Overseas experience in resource constrained environment required. 

Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

 

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