CARE International in Zambia has partnered with Concern Worldwide Zambia (CWZ) and the Nutrition Association of Zambia (NAZ) in the Scaling UP Nutrition Fund, whose aim is to promote harmonization and alignment among key Cooperating Partners (DFID, SIDA and Irish Aid) and stakeholders, avoiding duplication of efforts as well as reducing transaction costs for all partners, including the Government of Zambia. The program is supporting implementation of the Government’s First 1000 Most Critical Days programme, focused on scaling up evidence-based priority interventions to tackle stunting, in 14 priority districts across the country. Implementation of activities will be carried out primarily through Grants to Government and other bodies (including NGOs and UN Agencies).
CARE International under the consortia is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced professional for the following positions to be based in Lusaka:
Finance Support Coordinator
PURPOSE
To provide support in the effective management and maintenance of financial information for the Implementing Partners as a means for ensuring effective Management of the Scaling-Up Nutrition Fund for the first 1000 Most Critical Days programme in Zambia.
Specific Duties
- Maintain and update the Forex Exchange sub-grant advance/liquidation tracker for all SUN Fund Implementing Partners on daily basis
- Maintain the sub grant advance status report for all SUN Fund Implementing Partners on a monthly basis
- Monitor and report on the work plan budget utilization for SUN Fund Implementing Partners on a monthly basis
- Monitor and report the match contribution from NGO partners on a quarterly basis
- Record keeping and retention of SUN Fund advance requests and liquidations
- Works with finance section to ensure timely disbursement of funds to Implementing Partners to avoid disruption to SUN Fund activity implementation
- Review monthly financial transactions for SUN fund in SCALA for timeliness and accuracy
- Do other work as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma/Bachelors Degree in Accountancy or equivalent in related field or professional qualifications such as ACCA and CIMA with 3 years of financial and program management experience
- Experience in managing donor-funded Grants programs
- Knowledge of DFID, Irish Aid and SIDA processes and regulations will be an added advantage
- Ability to work effectively as part of office team and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders, maintaining harmonious and productive working relationships
- Excellent and demonstrable writing and communication skills
- Excellent skills in computer applications
Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please send your applications and CVs to carejobs@carezam.org or to the undersigned not later than Friday, 15thOctober 2015. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Program Support Director- HR and Administration, Plot 9 Chitemwiko close, Kabulonga, P.O. Box 36238, LUSAKA
