Post:Finance and Administration Officer
Job
from University Research Co.
Career categories: Administration/HR
Finance/Accounting/Auditing
Management
Country: India
City: New Delhi
Organisation: University Research Co.
Theme: Gender
Health
HIV/Aids
Job years of experience: 10+ years
Job type: Job
Finance and Administration Officer University Research Co., LLC
Hours: Full-time Location: New Delhi Salary: Commensurate with required experience and qualifications
University Research Co., LLC (URC) URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.
Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.
URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).
Division & Project Overview
The URC Quality & Performance Institute (QPI) is a division of URC which serves as an organizing force to bring together best practices, staff experience, partnerships, and documentation on improving health care at URC. The USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project is URC’s flagship project in quality improvement.
ASSIST is managed by URC’s Quality and Performance Institute, (QPI), which has implemented quality improvement and operations research programs in health care since 1981 and continues to be at the cutting edge of health care improvement work in countries around the world.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Finance and Administration Officer will oversee and manage administrative, logistical and financial management for project in accordance with USAID, URC and Government of India policies and procedures. The position will require close collaboration with URC HQ to ensure regular communication, adequate and timely responses given, and ensure sufficient support is provided for technical staff and activities. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Establish the URC India office, including procurement of office equipment, set up of computer and communications network, manage recruitment of staff, and writing local policy and procedures.
• Develop and maintain personnel and operational manuals, financial and accounting procedures for the project that are compliant with URC policies and procedures and Indian laws, policies, and customary labor practices.
• Conduct and/or oversee all financial, contractual, human resources, and other administrative processes within the URC-India office.
• Develop and manage budgets for project components and activities, in conjunction with COP and URC headquarters office staff.
• Communicate regularly and often with other key technical personnel and local staff to ensure smooth administrative and financial processes are upheld;
• Assist COP in all logistical coordination and procurement matters.
• Manage procurement and inventory procedures, in accordance with U.S. Government policies and regulations;
• Work in close collaboration with COP and M&E Advisor to ensure contract monitoring and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Experience & Qualifications
• Master’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field. Legal degree is desired.
• At least 10 years experience in administrative and financial management of large international projects including experience in management of USG funded projects and a track record in developing and managing large budgets.
• Familiarity with compliance to USAID project management and procurement regulations
• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills in English
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically as well as internationally
Desired Experience & Qualifications
• Ability to work effectively and thrive in a matrix management setting in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams • Track record of being able to produce work in a timely manner with flexibility when necessary to adapt to changing work conditions
How to apply:
To Apply: For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers or you may proceed directly to https://www4.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/urcchs/PublicJobs/controller.c....
Please cut and paste your cover letter and upload your CV where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
Job ID: #579090
Closing date: 28 Jun 2013
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