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RTI seeks a Director of Finance and Operations candidate for the Sierra Leone Strengthening Integrated Health Services Activity (SIHSA), funded through USAID. SIHSA seeks to build a sustainable and resilient health system response to improving access, quality and effectiveness of family planning (FP), reproductive health (RH), maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), adolescent health, and malaria services. In addition, SIHSA aims at strengthening communities' active engagement for community-driven solutions to improve health outcomes. Finally, SIHSA seeks to promote a paradigm shift within the health system, supporting system-wide action, especially at community and district levels, including reforms that act on the foundations of the health system and create opportunities for partnering with the local civil society and private sector for improved health outcomes.

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) manages the finances of the activity and will supervise the procurement, finance, human resources, and administrative staff. The DFO position ensures that adequate and appropriate internal financial management controls are in place, in compliance with USAID policies and procedures. They will also ensure that the Activity's financial management processes and controls meet generally recognized accounting standards. The DFO oversees and manages all bookkeeping, bank accounts, and cash flow, and manages SIHSA project funds for appropriate execution of the activity. The DFO is also responsible for tracking project expenses, overseeing and approving the preparation of monthly financial reports, quarterly accrual projections, while leading the annual budgeting process. They manage the financial and administrative aspects of all sub-agreements under the activity, as well as managing all financial aspects of the activity. The incumbent shall serve as the principal point of contact to USAID in these areas, while keeping the COP informed of all contact and communications with USAID. The position will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

• Master's degree or higher, ideally in finance, business administration, procurement, or related area
• Experience in managing large grants with international health non-governmental organizations and/or private voluntary organizations
• Direct experience of at least two to three (2-3) years in supervision of staff and team management
• At least 5 years of experience with U.S. Government financial management instruments, policies, financial and operational procedures and requirements
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills in English

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.