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Director of Finance and Administration – Niger Health Activity
Organisation Profile
For the past 50 years, Palladium has been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved – and is committed to continuing to improve – economies, societies and most importantly, people’s lives.

Palladium develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing, and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Palladium has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.
Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, or marital status.
Project Overview & Position
Palladium is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for an anticipated 5-year USAID-funded funded Niger Health Activity. The Niger Health Activity will provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.
The DFA will oversee operational and financial components of program implementation; will manage the establishment and use of robust systems for financial management; and will ensure program operations are compliant with Palladium and USAID policies and principles. The DFA will also oversee provision of business planning, management, and other development support and capacity building to local partners through the program.
This position will be based in Niamey, Niger and is contingent upon funding availability and USAID approval. This is a full-time position.
Reports to: Chief of Party
Duration: 5 years
Location: Niamey, Niger
Key Responsibilities
· Provide overall management of administrative operations, including logistics, procurement, budgeting, finances, human resources, information technology, property, and security.
· Oversee robust and effective systems for project administration and operations, including grants, subcontracts, procurement, and compliance.
· Provide technical assistance to local partners on financial compliance and reporting;
· Supervise financial operations and monitoring of obligations, budgets, and expenditures.
· Oversee budget preparations for annual workplans and financial reports for USAID.
· Ensure compliance with Palladium, USAID, and implementing country policies and procedures.
· Develop internal control measures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting at the headquarters and field levels.
· Conduct internal compliance and financial audits and coordinate external compliance and financial audits.
· Other duties as requested.
Candidate Requirements
· At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration/Management, Finance, or Accounting.
· At least 7 years’ experience in administrative and financial management of large-scale, complex, international, and donor-funded and/or NGO programs.
· Proven experience successfully managing USAID contracts, and adhering to USG/USAID policies, procedures, regulations and reporting requirements, and business practices.
· Extensive experience with project financial management, including financial controls, accounting, and audit, as well as reporting on accruals, pipeline, and expense validation and reimbursement to service providers
· Demonstrated knowledge and skills in accounting, human resources, procurement, and other management support functions as needed.
· Experience supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving program needs.
· Strong leadership, program, organizational management, and oral and written communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal skills for working with project staff, donors, and beneficiaries.
· Preferred experience working in Niger
· Advanced knowledge of MS Suite and other business accounting packages and strong MS Excel skills.
· Fluency in English and French is required.

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