Chief Accountant

ACDI/VOCA

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

Closing date: 22 Dec 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar es Salaam

We are currently seeking a Chief Accountant for an anticipated USAID-funded Staples Value Chain project in Tanzania. The project’s primary objective will be to increase rice and maize production and competitiveness. To this end, technical components will focus on improved farming techniques and best practices; improved farm management; increasing market linkages and competitiveness; trade facilitation and regulatory reform; value chain development for vulnerable groups; and other activities that promote food security. The Chief Accountant’s responsibilities and qualifications for this program include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:
• Oversee all financial activities of the program.
• Complete monthly field financial reports to ACDI/VOCA and USAID.
• Provide guidance on compliance with USAID regulations governing the award and ensure effective oversight and financial monitoring of activities.
• Coordinate with the Awards and Compliance department to ensure compliance.
• Supervise local field finance staff and provide guidance to staff and consultants.
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
• Maintain strong relationships with the home office, USAID, partners and collaborators, and other stakeholders.
• Represent ACDI/VOCA and the project to the public and donor community.
• Act as an advisor to ACDI/VOCA’s senior finance officer and headquarters accountant in financial management and analysis, including liquidity management, and income and expenses management.
• Design internal financial reporting procedures to be used in conducting daily activities ACDI/VOCA. The internal reporting system is to be designed with consideration of the donor’s reporting requirements, management objectives and the local framework and conditions

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in accounting preferred; minimum of bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in project accounting, financial management and procurement systems required.
• Extensive experience with USAID regulations and management/control systems required.
• Seven years’ experience in accounting on complex development projects; experience in working with projects that have grants-under-contracts mechanisms is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting for complex projects of similar size and scope.

How to apply

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to tanzaniastaplesVC@joinav.org. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Grants Manager

ACDI/VOCA

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

Closing date: 22 Dec 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar es Salaam

We are currently seeking a Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Staples Value Chain project in Tanzania. The project’s primary objective will be to increase rice and maize production and competitiveness. To this end, technical components will focus on improved farming techniques and best practices; improved farm management; increasing market linkages and competitiveness; trade facilitation and regulatory reform; value chain development for vulnerable groups; and other activities that promote food security. The Grants Manager’s responsibilities and qualifications for this program include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the administration of all grants including providing technical oversight on grant management and performance monitoring.
• Monitor and approve overall project funding allocations and expenditures and ensure that all project financial reporting is done in accordance with USAID regulations and ACDI/VOCA accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
• Maintain strong relationships with home office and donor, partners and collaborators, and any other associated stakeholder.
• Represent ACDI/VOCA and the project to the public and donor community.
• Ensure the establishment and management of a transparent, effective and efficient grants program in support of FPPM Operations, including the management of grant agreements with local communities and partners.
• Establish detailed systems and procedures for management of a subgrant program, including preparation of grant agreement templates and other compliance-related documents related to the solicitation, review and approval of grant requests as well as the monitoring and close-out of grant awards.

Qualifications:
• Minimum five years’ demonstrated experience and success in setting up, managing and closing out of grants under contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID financial and management systems, regulations and reporting requirements.
• Degree in business administration, economics, agricultural economics or closely related field.
• Understanding of value chain competitiveness and private sector developing in the African context.
• Excellent communication, technical and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English is required.

How to apply

To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to tanzaniastaplesVC@joinav.org. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.