PATH, a global health nonprofit, has partnered with the Tanzanian government since 2005 to enhance public health and fortify the health system across 13 regions
. Their work encompasses digital health and data initiatives like the Data Use Partnership and Better Immunization Data Initiative, disease prevention and treatment focusing on infectious and noncommunicable diseases and childhood illnesses, and strengthening health system capacity through training and biomedical equipment maintenance.

PATH is seeking a qualified Senior Project Administrator Officer who will work closely with the SAFEStart+ Project Director and the Primary Health Care Program Director of Finance and Operations on overall project management and financial oversight, will serve as a liaison to PATH’s accounting, contracting, information systems, donor reporting, and human resource departments, and will provide financial and operational support and guidance to project implementation partners. Specific responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual, financial, and administrative aspects of project portfolio, including budget development, forecasting, and monitoring; and subrecipient contract negotiation and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with PATH policies, requirements, and standards as well as donor requirements.
• Provide on-going training and support to staff and subrecipients on donor rules and regulations.
• Provide financial management and reporting capacity building training and on-going support to all subrecipients.
• Monitor budgets, develop and implement financial tracking systems, and conduct financial analyses.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and analysis, including forecasting.
• Review, analyze and negotiate subrecipient project budgets.
• Prepare reporting and payment schedules for subrecipient budgets.
• Negotiate appropriate financial terms with subrecipients.
• Coordinate annual project audit, working with the auditor and donor.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and in alignment with team priorities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of
• Management Accountants (CIMA) or Certified Internal Audit (CIA) certification, plus at least 8 years of experience in an administrative management function, including financial management and budget development required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with financial management, risk management, financial due diligence, donor compliance, and budgeting. Experience with Unitaid and/or USAID as a donor preferred.
• Experience with managing project audits or auditor support experience is preferred.
• Proven ability for financial analysis and long-range budget planning with multiple scenarios, and development of financial management tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; diplomacy in communicating with a broad and diverse audience.
• High-level of attention to detail
• Experience on global, multi-country projects is preferred, particularly with project countries (DRC, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda)
• Team-focused with the ability to interact with diverse colleagues and facilitate strong working relationships; adept at working closely with others over geographical distance.
• Skilled at creating structure and driving toward goals within an ambiguous environment.
• Effective project management skills including experience with project management tools and coordination systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in team environment with program and technical staff.
• Ability to travel internationally
• Demonstrated experience monitoring and mentoring subrecipients, in particular building local non governmental organizations’ financial management and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with non-profit administration preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office software particularly Excel and Word.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Tanzania.
• Cover letter required