The incumbent is responsible for analyzing and advising on the complex financial aspects of developing, implementing and evaluating USAID projects, and the various aspects of the internal operations of the USAID Mission. S/he is one of four Financial Analysts in the Financial Management Office (FMO) of USAID/Zambia Mission. The USAID/Zambia program consists of approximately 40 major grants and contracts under the Missions’ Development Objectives (DOs), with an annual Operating Year Budget (OYB) in excess of $300 million and a pipeline of $387 million.

S/he provides the full range of financial analysis, evaluation and advisory services. S/he reports to the Financial Management Officer and is the primary FMO representative and backstop on the technical team providing financial expertise and advice for all activities in the assigned portfolio. Duties also include advising Mission staff and implementing partners on the steps to be taken to implement audit findings and recommendations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education: A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or local equivalent which may include Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant is required.

B. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting, auditing or financially oriented business management is required

C. Post Entry Training: The following formal training opportunities covering U.S. Government financial regulations and USAID policies and procedures should be completed to obtain full performance at this grade level: 1) FMO Overview, 2) Financial Analyst Training (beginners), and 3) Appropriations Law.

D. Language Proficiency: Level IV English ability (fluent) is required. Skill in written English is particularly important.

E. Job Knowledge: Successful candidate must have:

1. A thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices and terminology as well as the principles and accepted practices of governmental and business financial accounting, budgeting and reporting is required.
2. Knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures associated with USAID financial management is also desired.
3. Knowledge of how USAID projects are designed, developed, implemented, implemented and evaluated is advantageous.

 

F.  Skills and Abilities: Ability to detect the financial strengths and weaknesses of projects using strong analysis skills. Must be able to make independent judgment on institutional capabilities and the adequacy of accounting systems and controls. Must be able to develop and maintain contacts with high-level officials of host country institutions selected to implement projects.

Must be able to collect and present facts and recommendations in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing. Must have a strong ability to work in a team environment. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications is required. Must have strong analytical ability.

 

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:

Subject to availability of funds, this will be a five-year contract, with an option to extend, depending upon continuing need of the services.

BENEFITS:

The position is classified at FSN-11 level. The final salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated within that range, depending on qualifications and previous earnings history.

APPLYING:

Qualified candidates should send:

1. A formal application letter or cover letter;
2. A current CV;
3. Photocopies of all professional certificates and degrees;
4. A fully complete application form DS-174 (available online at https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds174.pdf  )
5. Contact information for at least three professional references.

SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

 (E-mailed applications required.)

The email subject heading must read:

Application: Financial Analyst, AID-007-18

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.