Consultancy – Program Director – Medical Teams International – United States

OPEN: Consultancy – Program Director

LOCATION: Tanzania

WHEN: 30 days between August 1st, 2021 – 31 August 2021

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 3 August, 2021

SCOPE OF WORK:

Expectations for this short-term contract are outlined broadly in this agreement. This role with Medical Teams is a dynamic one and undertaken in a resource-challenged setting, thus this position requires flexibility. The broad outline of activities offered below recognizes that details may change in order to address needs identified in the field. Activities enumerated below are to be undertaken in Tanzania between August 1st, 2021 – 31 August 2021. The consultant will serve in the role of Programs Director for a maximum duration of up to 30 days (with expected hours per week of 40 hours or more) The consultant will be flexible, able to manage time; and, be prepared to tackle other tasks commensurate with role, and level of experience, on short notice.

EXPECTATION:

The goal of the Programs Director is to work closely with the Country Director Tanzania and provide leadership to the Medical Teams Programs Department.

DELIVERABLES:

• Works with the Country Director to lead and manage Medical Teams through significant strategic and organizational changes.
• Models and promotes MTI’s Calling and Values as they translate into Tanzanian context and priorities.
• Owns and leads achievement of the Operations Team’s Key Performance Areas of the Country Office strategy and business plan.
• Analyses and maintains an ongoing awareness of, and relationship with the regulatory and audit requirements and actors in Tanzania.
• Maintains a relationship with (USA) Headquarters’ Operations functions (Finance, Human Resource, Logistics and IT).
• Manages and evaluates performance of direct reports and completes regular performance reviews.
• Responsible for building and modelling effective teamwork and coordination within department and the country office.
• Travels to field offices and program locations to provide on-site support, supervision, and mentoring.
• Ensures Medical Teams International is compliant with applicable Government laws and policies in Tanzania, Donor regulations and Medical Teams International’s internal policies and procedures by addressing any related concerns to the Country Director.
• Improves operational effectiveness by recording and sharing lessons-learned and best-practices across the operations function teams.
• Leads the optimization of systems and processes in finance, human relations/administration, procurement and logistics, information technology and compliance through the application of the Field Operations Manual (FOM) and other global MTI policies and procedures.
• Leads in Budget Development for in country new project proposals and provide guidance on how best to utilize the approved budgets including leading initiation of the realignment process for submission to the donor.
• Provide leadership for all external and internal audit processes as well as ensuring implementation of all audit recommendations by management and ensure regular update of the audit and compliance matrix.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The environment of this role is in a remote area of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.

CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Minimum 6-8 years of work experience in a busy organization providing oversight in business functions of Finance, Procurement, Logistics and Human Resources.
• Required: Proven track record of achieving results in a humanitarian context in the areas of finance, inventory management, procurement, supply chain and logistics in Tanzania or a developing country.
• In-depth knowledge of International Public Sector Accountant Standards (IPSAS); Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), USAID Rules and Regulations, UNHCR Partner guidelines and other relevant donor requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of preparation and presentation of Financial Statements including audit preparation and compliance documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of Human Resource practices, Procurement supply chain and logistics processes.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems and computerized accounting and procurement software such as Unit4.
• Skilled (and experienced) people manager.
• Skilled in using an ERP system to process finance and procurement transactions and HR management.
• High degree of analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Strong administrative skills in managing documentation and project funding information.
• A good command of both written and spoken English, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Capacity building skills including coaching and on job training.
• Valid Passport.
• Ability to support and follow code of conduct, program accountability, and safeguarding standards.
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication in English.