Finance and Administration Director

Finance and Administration Director Jobs in Lusaka – Join Jhpiego

Jhpiego is seeking a seasoned Finance and Administration Director to lead the financial, administrative, and operational functions of its global program based in Lusaka, Zambia. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to impactful international development work by providing strategic financial stewardship and operational leadership. The Finance and Administration Director will be a pivotal member of the Senior Management Team, ensuring compliance, risk management, and efficient resource utilization across all donor-funded projects.

About the Role: Finance and Administration Director Jobs in Lusaka

Reporting directly to the Country Program Manager, the Finance and Administration Director will oversee all aspects of finance, procurement, grants management, compliance, and administration for Jhpiego’s Zambia Country Office. This position requires establishing and maintaining robust financial management systems aligned with Jhpiego policies and donor requirements while supporting organizational growth and program expansion. The Director will act as the primary liaison with global finance leaders, donors, auditors, banks, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth and compliant financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise finance, administration, procurement, grants, compliance, and operational functions.
• Advise senior leadership on financial and operational matters affecting project implementation and sustainability.
• Support organizational growth, restructuring, project start-up, implementation, and close-out activities.
• Represent Jhpiego in engagements with donors, stakeholders, government entities, and auditors.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project and country office budgets, conducting budget versus actual analyses.
• Monitor expenditure trends, cash flows, forecasts, and resource utilization to optimize financial performance.
• Provide financial oversight for subawards, subcontracts, and partner financial management.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, statutory requirements, and accounting standards.
• Oversee internal controls, financial reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, and audit processes.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, including fraud prevention.
• Review contracts and agreements from financial and compliance perspectives.
• Manage payroll reviews, staff cost allocations, and statutory payroll obligations.
• Oversee procurement activities, inventory, asset management, fleet operations, travel, logistics, and office administration.
• Lead and develop finance, grants, procurement, and operations teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting certification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, and operations management.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role within international development or donor-funded programs.
• Proven experience managing large, complex donor-funded portfolios and multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Familiarity with regulations from DOS, CDC, Gates Foundation, GAVI, and other international donors.
• Strong expertise in grants, contracts, procurement, and subaward management.
• Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, accounting, and internal controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of donor regulations including DOS, 2 CFR 200, FAR, and related funding agency requirements.
• Understanding of Zambian labor laws, tax regulations, statutory, and corporate compliance.
• Experience with ERP and financial systems such as SAP, QuickBooks Enterprise, JEMS, and Microsoft Office applications.

Job Details

• Company: Jhpiego
• Location: Lusaka, Zambia
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Job Categories: Banking & Finance, Retail & Sales, Security

How to Apply for Finance and Administration Director Jobs in Lusaka

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Jhpiego’s official recruitment portal. Please submit your application via the following link:

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