
Abt Associates
The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governanceas well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.
Opportunity
Abt Associates seeks a Finance and Administrative Manager for a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded contract to refine the early grade reading assessment system in Malawi and build the capacity of communities, teachers, and Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST) to consistently use this system to improve learner outcomes. The Finance and Administrative Manager (F&A) will be stationed in Lilongwe, Malawi for a period of 4 years and will provide financial leadership and oversee and directs all aspects of both financial and administrative support for the YESA Project in country.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets and annual workplans
Prepare accurate financial reports, and monthly cash funds request in close coordination with senior project staff
Prepare annual site office revenue projections and update budget tracker forecast on a monthly basis
Ensure that the project operations are in compliance with all USAID and Abt policies and procedures
Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the YESA program
Manage the financial operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance, training and technical assistance to financial and non-financial management personnel
Supervise and coach the project Accountant and other Administrative staff
Create and maintain financial reporting and tracking systems that provide basic data measurements on financial performance of project activities and develop/recommended cost cutting and compliant strategies to implement the project with less resources
Provide ongoing financial administration to the project, including the processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices
Manage the timely submission of the monthly field expenses (ROV) to the headquarters office
Serve as the projects contact with the client on finance and administrative issues, participating in discussions on contract issues and actions, and following up on client requests and concerns
Support the development, execution, and management of subcontractor and consultant agreements
Develop and implement systems to streamline financial practices and procedures
Inform and maintain project FCA at Headquarters updated on all contractual, financial and legal issues affecting the project
Perform random audits of inventory to make sure inventory reports prepared by operations team are always accurate and up to date
Oversee Human Resource activities affecting the project including but not limited to the hiring, termination, benefit tracking and legal disputes affecting current and former site office personnel
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites
Bachelors Degree (minimum), or a Masters Degree (desirable), in Business , Administration, or other relevant field
At least ten (10) years of professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large international development projects, preferably USAID-finded projects
Significant experience managing and supervising financial and procurement management personnel
Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards
Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget and financial analysis
Experience in logistics and procurement highly desirable
Fluency in English
Minimum Qualifications
(10+) years of experience with a bachelor degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.