Financial Analyst at US Embassy Tanzania
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Application Deadline: 02-04-2017
Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 17/056 OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/ All sources
POSITION: Financial Analyst
OPENING DATE: March 17, 2017
CLOSING DATE: April 02, 2017
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN- 11; (Step 1- TZS 69,422,538 through Step 13- 104,133,810 per annum)
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP- 4*
*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The US Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Financial Analyst at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Financial Analyst (FA) position provides a full range of financial management services to his/her assigned Development Objective (DO) Team and the Mission at large. The FA acts as the “one stop” customer service representative between OFM and numerous internal and external customers including Senior Mission Management; Host Country agency representatives;
implementing partner organizations; and other international donor agencies regarding financial analysis and accounting for projects implemented by the Mission. Specific services performed include: (a) Pre-award and financial reviews of USAID implementers including Government to Government ( G2G) assessments on Government of Tanzania (GOT) systems; (b)
training and advisory services to USAID program staff and partner staff on financial management aspects of USAID activities; (c) coordination and supervision of third-party audits of implementing partners; (d) maintains financial reporting systems and performs analysis for Mission management use; (e) supports Mission’s G2G strategy by serving as a resource
person for both USAID and GOT systems. The incumbent works closely with Technical Office Directors and functions as the Controller’s delegated representative. As such, the Financial Analyst (FA) is empowered to conduct a wide range of functions. The FA works closely with other donors, Government Of Tanzania (GOT) officials, and USAID/W to identify and
implement opportunities for strengthening capacity of the GOT entities, including oversight bodies (NAO, PPRA, Ethics Secretariat, etc.), as well as capacity of local implementing partners, and audit firms, which are frequently called on both to monitor and improve performance of local organizations and government institutions.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support to Technical Teams, Mission Management, and Senior Mission Staff 90%
a) Represents the Controller as the primary point of contact for all financial management services provided by Office of Finance Management (OFM) to the assigned Development Objectives (DO) Team. Advises Mission personnel on the current and future fiscal status of projects and programs under their jurisdiction. This includes providing financial management guidance, advice, and usable information to activity managers, Contracting/Agreement Officers; Program representatives (CORs/AORs) and all levels of Mission management. The FA is the DO team’s resource for complex financial analysis, USG/USAID financial management regulations, reporting, and accurate budgeting.
b) Functions as a full team member for the assigned DO team(s). In this capacity, the FA participates in all DO team meetings and in the development and design of DO strategies and activities, including the selection of implementation mechanisms. Provides budget and financial advice including technical guidance on USAID procedures, regulations and payment policies, as well as accounting and financial requirements. Assists the DO team management in the
interpretation and analysis of historical and projected financial information based on the Phoenix accounting system. Trains, explains and clarifies financial management issues to team members.
c) Provides full range of financial, audit and accounting management support to assigned DO team(s) including review and clearance of project agreements, grants, Implementation Letters (ILs) and other implementing documents, ensuring internal consistency with project design, adequacy of financial forecasting, and conformity with USAID and Mission regulations. Reviews Action Memorandums to the Director and Activity Approval Documents, ensures funding
APPLY THROUGH
usaidtzlesapps@usaid.gov
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 17/056 OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/ All sources
POSITION: Financial Analyst
OPENING DATE: March 17, 2017
CLOSING DATE: April 02, 2017
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN- 11; (Step 1- TZS 69,422,538 through Step 13- 104,133,810 per annum)
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP- 4*
*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The US Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Financial Analyst at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Financial Analyst (FA) position provides a full range of financial management services to his/her assigned Development Objective (DO) Team and the Mission at large. The FA acts as the “one stop” customer service representative between OFM and numerous internal and external customers including Senior Mission Management; Host Country agency representatives;
implementing partner organizations; and other international donor agencies regarding financial analysis and accounting for projects implemented by the Mission. Specific services performed include: (a) Pre-award and financial reviews of USAID implementers including Government to Government ( G2G) assessments on Government of Tanzania (GOT) systems; (b)
training and advisory services to USAID program staff and partner staff on financial management aspects of USAID activities; (c) coordination and supervision of third-party audits of implementing partners; (d) maintains financial reporting systems and performs analysis for Mission management use; (e) supports Mission’s G2G strategy by serving as a resource
person for both USAID and GOT systems. The incumbent works closely with Technical Office Directors and functions as the Controller’s delegated representative. As such, the Financial Analyst (FA) is empowered to conduct a wide range of functions. The FA works closely with other donors, Government Of Tanzania (GOT) officials, and USAID/W to identify and
implement opportunities for strengthening capacity of the GOT entities, including oversight bodies (NAO, PPRA, Ethics Secretariat, etc.), as well as capacity of local implementing partners, and audit firms, which are frequently called on both to monitor and improve performance of local organizations and government institutions.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support to Technical Teams, Mission Management, and Senior Mission Staff 90%
a) Represents the Controller as the primary point of contact for all financial management services provided by Office of Finance Management (OFM) to the assigned Development Objectives (DO) Team. Advises Mission personnel on the current and future fiscal status of projects and programs under their jurisdiction. This includes providing financial management guidance, advice, and usable information to activity managers, Contracting/Agreement Officers; Program representatives (CORs/AORs) and all levels of Mission management. The FA is the DO team’s resource for complex financial analysis, USG/USAID financial management regulations, reporting, and accurate budgeting.
b) Functions as a full team member for the assigned DO team(s). In this capacity, the FA participates in all DO team meetings and in the development and design of DO strategies and activities, including the selection of implementation mechanisms. Provides budget and financial advice including technical guidance on USAID procedures, regulations and payment policies, as well as accounting and financial requirements. Assists the DO team management in the
interpretation and analysis of historical and projected financial information based on the Phoenix accounting system. Trains, explains and clarifies financial management issues to team members.
c) Provides full range of financial, audit and accounting management support to assigned DO team(s) including review and clearance of project agreements, grants, Implementation Letters (ILs) and other implementing documents, ensuring internal consistency with project design, adequacy of financial forecasting, and conformity with USAID and Mission regulations. Reviews Action Memorandums to the Director and Activity Approval Documents, ensures funding
APPLY THROUGH
usaidtzlesapps@usaid.gov
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