Nafasi ya kazi :- Financial Management Specialist at ECSA-HC May 2025

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Financial Management Specialist

The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who are nationals of Member States for the Post of Financial Management Specialist. The position is tenable at the ECSA Health Community Secretariat based in Arusha, Tanzania. The incumbent will report to the Director of Finance.

1.0 Background of the Organization

The East, Central, and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) is a regional organization set up in 1974 to promote the highest possible standards of health among member states. It is mandated to foster cooperation that will lead to the strengthening of health care programmes among member states in the region. The Secretariat implements its activities through four specific programme clusters, namely:

• Family Health and Infectious Diseases;
• Non-Communicable Diseases, Food Security and Nutrition;
• Health Systems and Capacity Building; and
• Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.

2.0 Broad Purpose of the Post

The Finance Management Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management activities of the Multi-Phase Approach Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (MPA-HEPRR) Project. She/he shall ensure compliance with internal control processes and procedures and support the budget preparation and implementation process, financial reporting, ensuring funds are utilized effectively and efficiently for the intended purpose, and safeguard project assets. He will work closely with other team members within the finance department. The Financial Management Specialist, together with the Senior Accountant, will be responsible for coordinating audit activities related to the project.

3.0 Specific Responsibilities

1. Compilation of Project financial reports according to the requirement of the World Bank.
2. Ensure timely submission of financial reports to the World Bank as stipulated in the Financing Agreement.      Participate in the planning and budgeting processes and prepare budgets for all activities in consultation with the project coordinator.  iv.        Prepare management reports including variance reports for budget versus expenditures.
3. Ensure that all internal controls are observed to ensure compliance to regulations governing the use of the project funds.
4. Ensure that all internal and external financial administrative reporting requirements are met in accordance with ECSA-HC and funders requirements.

• Prepare monthly project recurring journal entries and maintain journal for all bank accounts related to the project and prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports.
• Process payments for projects activities.         Assist with the month-end closing of the project accounts.

1. Work with ECSA-HC Director of Finance to ensure that all policies and procedures relating to audits for the projects are respected and audits are carried out in a timely manner. xi. Work with the Director of Finance to formulate and implement new policies where possible and communicate appropriate policies to other implementing partners in the project.

• Provide technical support to strengthen the financial management capacity of participating countries based on requests from countries.
• Ensure that disbursement and flow of funds procedures are complied with as stipulated in the project disbursement letter and World Bank disbursement guidelines in order to make sure that financial resources are available for smooth project implementation.
• Contribute to setting the agenda and coordinating RAC meetings, and co-lead the community of practice as will be assigned.

1. Perform any other related functions and duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

4.0 Education Qualifications and Professional Experience

1. Bachelors’ and Masters degree in Finance/Business Administration/Accounting.
2. Professionally Qualified Accountant – CPA/ACCA       At least 8 years of work experience in accounting and financial management iv.              Experience in managing government or donor-funded projects is preferred.
3. Hands-on experience in using MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and accounting software/packages.
4. Work experience in an international intergovernmental organization will be an added advantage

5.0 Essential Skills and Competencies Required

1. Good communication and report writing skills.
2. Management, interpersonal, and networking skills. iii. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines iv. Good negotiation and analytical skills
3. Capacity to work in a diplomatic and multicultural environment.
4. Project management skills and experience in donor-funded projects vii. Team player with strong teamwork skills.

6.0 Language

Fluency in both spoken and written English.

8.0 Remuneration Package

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.

8.0 Contract Appointment

This is a three-year contract appointment renewable based on performance and by mutual consent on the part of the employer and the employee.

9.0 Method of Application

Nationals of Member States who wish to apply for the Post should do so by submitting the following:

1. Detailed Application Letter stating why the candidate feels suitable for the Post;
2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of three (3) referees with their addresses, telephone, fax, and e-mail.

• Completed Application form for ECSA-HC posts (available under vacancies/opportunities jobs on www.ecsahc.org)

1. Certified Copies of Educational and Professional Certificates.

Applications that have not met all of the above set criteria will not be accepted. Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline for Applications:

Applications should reach the address below by 21 June  2025. Submission of applications by email is highly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted                .

The Director General

East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community Plot 157 Oloirien, Njiro Road

P.O. Box 1009  Arusha,  Tanzania Tel: Off: +255-

27-250 8362/3; 250 4106

Fax: +255-27-254125/250 8292

E-mail: [email protected] with copies to [email protected]

The ECSA Health Community is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Completed ECSA-HC Employment Application FormJob listings
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
• Three referees with contact details
• (For non-Tanzanians) Letter of support from the Ministry of Health in your country

Website: www.ecsahc.org