Deputy Director of Finance and Administration, MozMEL Activity Full-Time

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary

The Mozambique Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MozMEL) Activity is a five-year initiative to support the Mission in monitoring, evaluation, learning, training, and logistical support.

Position Summary

The Deputy Director of Finance and Administration (DDFA) will report to the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) and support the day-to-day finance and administrative tasks of the Activity. This is a full-time position based in Maputo with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis to the DFA and Headquarters (HQ), as required, including expenditure analysis and targeted accountability analyses.
• Process payments for MSI local staff such as salary payments, employee benefit payments, tax reporting, medical insurance, etc.
• Complete and provide all financial reports on a timely basis.
• Provide all data and backups for the MSI financial reports.
• Ensure all activities have proper approvals (admin, logistic, and financial).
• Build intervention budgets and track the spending by technical office.
• Prepare foreign tax reports and accrual reports to USAID on a quarterly basis.
• Oversee human resources management, recruitment, compliance with local laws and practices, and updating and reporting of any organizational chart changes, point of contact, and any changes to the team structure to MSI HQ.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, and termination of personnel required for the execution of project activities, as necessary.
• Coordinate the annual performance evaluation process for all project employees, if needed.
• Ensure compliance with MSI and project policy as related to personnel issues.
• Maintain close relationship with MSI Global Security Department and Local Security Manager at MozMEL.
• Maintain the operations, communication, and security manuals and share them with MSI MozMEL staff and consultants.
• Supervise and coordinate the MozMEL logistics activities, MSI HQ, and local staff travel in and outside of Maputo.
• Supervise the MozMEL MSI property disposition files and ensuring all property is well maintained and properly labeled.
• Oversee local procurements and coordinate international procurements with the MSI HQ. eE07RBG vhDck
• Manage local contracting and subcontracting actions.
• Oversee events, travel, and events logistics.
• Manage a contact list for short-term technical assistance (STTAs) traveling to Mozambique.
• Work with the DFA to produce reports and gather necessary documentation for all contract ‐ related issues pertaining to procurement, travel, and finance:
• Introduce new personnel to project policies and procedures.
• Oversee records of employees’ sick days, overtime, and vacation days according to USAID and MSI policies.
• Ensure logistics for MSI international personnel and visitors and providing all tools necessary to their work such as transport, internet access, assist with local phone.
• Ensure all work is performed professionally and ethically while promoting a cohesive, positive working environment.
• Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, finance, project management or relevant field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum eight years of work experience in international development, with progressively more responsibility, is required.
• Minimum five years of USAID work experience is preferred.
• Experience with project management and budgeting required.
• Experience managing staff in multiple locations preferred.
• Experience using Excel and QuickBooks preferred.
• Familiarity with FAR and USAID regulations required.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills required.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations: MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Please note: Only Mozambican citizens are eligible for this position