JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management consulting and research organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI is currently seeking a Finance and Operations Assistance (F&O Assistance) the USAID-funded MOMENTUM (Moving Integrated, Quality Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services to Scale) Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project. The MOMENTUM awards seek to contribute to global technical leadership and evidence generation and dissemination around maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH) services. The project’s overarching goal is to sustainably strengthen routine immunization programs to 1) overcome the entrenched obstacles contributing to stagnating and declining immunization rates in USAID-supported countries, and 2) address the barriers to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children with life-saving vaccines and other health services. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the disruption of immunization services, the project will also support countries with the maintenance, adaptation, suspension, and/or reinstatement of immunization services.
The Finance and Operations Officer is responsible for the day-to-day field programs support, financial and operations issues. S/he will work in close coordination with the Country Project Team Lead and Finance & Administrative Manager (FAM) of program functions, support and guidelines. The F&O Officer will report to the Country Team Lead.

- Office administration and providing support services to the technical staff and consultants
- Controls the preparation of vouchers and checks for all staff salaries and related expenditures in a timely way; ensure that all expenditures are supported by appropriate approvals and proper documentation that complies with JSI and USAID/Gavi reporting requirements;
- Supports the monthly cash flow request for submission to JSI/Home Office.
- Provides administrative and travel arrangement support for both national and sub-national consultants
- Oversee travel advances and ensure timely reconciliation of advances
- Supports on the monthly consultants payment
- Supports the procurement process and following USAID/JSI policy and procedures including the identification and establishment of relationships with vendors, and the maintenance of office procedures and schedules;
- Provide asset / property management and inventory control in accordance with JSI Policy.
- Supports a system for managing all financial documentation according to local law;
- Ensures adequate insurance coverage to safeguard project personnel & equipment.
- Respond promptly to administrative and fiscal queries from the home office;
- Supports HR processes, including recruiting, hiring and annual performance reviews.
- Execute other duties as assigned by the line manager or colleagues

- Bachelor’s in finance, accounting, business, or related field with a minimum of 2-5 years direct work experience in financial and administrative management with an international development organization
- Proven expertise in financial management, accounting and administration, including automated financial systems, financial planning and reporting, and management and establishment of internal controls.
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing financial documents, projections, expenditures, and accruals.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience using QuickBooks a requirement.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and team work skills.
- Good verbal and written English communication skills.

- Strong knowledge of financial management
- Team player
- Good interpersonal relationship
- Ability to travel to the field locations with minimum supervision
- Proficiency in financial accounting system software including QuickBook

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2022-09-30