Job Description
The AFGHS project is funded by the U.S. Department of State (DoS) to support the delivery of lifesaving, comprehensive maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) and malaria services across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. It aims to improve service and data quality, strengthen health-system integration and resilience, facilitate effective transition, and promote local ownership and accountability for sustained health outcomes.
Jhpiego works closely with the Ministries of Health in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, the Reproductive and Child Health Section (RCHS), the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme (ZAMEP), and Regional Administration and Local Government (RALG) structures to align implementation with national priorities and strengthen locally led implementation and oversight.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Country Director, Project Finance Director, and other Jhpiego senior staff members to ensure that internal control processes and systems are adequate to minimize risks.
- Through technical assistance and spot-checking, verifying that country programs comply with donor rules and regulations, applicable organizational policies and the pertinent U.S and host country laws.
- Develops an annual compliance review work plan based on the country office project portfolio to ensure full compliance coverage.
- Performs and documents monitoring visits to sub-recipients; and works with senior management and subgrantees to implement improvements, if required. Develop and maintain Jhpiego’s program for monitoring and oversight of sub-recipients.
- Serve as a member on one or more of Jhpiego’s Internal Compliance Reviews teams, as needed
- Leads Q.B.E. due diligence reviews and engaged with Jhpiego staff to identify and follow through on key actions
- Support and track after actions from audit finding.
- Minimize fraud through active monitoring and close review of country office practices and procedures.
- Update and report to the Country Director and other senior office staff on the status of the implementation of internal compliance recommendations regularly
- Lead/conduct special investigations and analytical projects as needed
- Develop a list of best practices for implementing and improving internal controls and orient and train staff in best practices. Participate as a trainer in country-level compliance training.
- Ensures compliance with U.S. laws and regulations pertaining to disbarment and anti-terrorist laws
- Immediately reports gross misconduct or suspected fraudulent activities to the Country Director, Jhpiego’s Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources Director.
- Any other special projects as assigned by the Country Director
Requirements
- International work experience, preferably in developing countries with N.G.O or grant related entity.
- Willingness to travel internally and throughout the country
- Knowledge of U.S.G donor rules and regulations
- Good understanding of legal requirements and procedures
- Ability to present information effectively to senior management and project managers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business management or in a business-related field. Masters preferred.
- Minimum 7 to 8 years of internal or external audit experience
Skills
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