Business Official (Agreement Management Officer)

Development Aid from People to People Zimbabwe (DAPP) is a non-governmental organization registered in Zimbabwe with the Ministry of Labour and Social Services. Through 41 years of work, DAPP Zimbabwe has developed a strong base as an organization in Zimbabwe. The organization is actively implementing development programs in the areas of Agriculture and Food Security, Education and training, Health, Community development, and Emergencies.

Job Summary

This position will serve as the project lead for financial operations and management. This includes responsibility for efficient resource deployment and use, program accounting and financial reporting systems, includingcost-share and related reporting. He/she will ensure compliance with CDC financial and accounting rules and regulations.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential functions include but are not limited to:
• Direct compliance and financial management systems in accordance with donor requirements. Ensure that expenses are incurred consistently with grant agreements and overall contract.
• Supervise and mentor the project finance team
• Oversee the financial management of the sub-grantee
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial data, reports, projections, etc.
• Manage financial reporting and analysis to external and internal stakeholders, including financial information needs
• Support the Principal Investigator (PI)/Chief of Party and the Project Coordinator in preparation and monitoring budgets, spending trends, projections, and planning

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or a closely related field. Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience overseeing financial operations and management for large-scale, complex development activities in developing countries
• Minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing the procurement administration and financial management and reporting of a CDC/PEPFAR-funded activity
• Demonstrated working knowledge of U.S. Government financial and procurement rules and regulations
• Demonstrated experience with financial management principles, tools and systems, including a high level of proficiency with computerized accounting

• Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English