Basic Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant fields; or a bachelor’s or certified accounting degree with 10 years of experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, operations and financial management of international development assistance programs in developing countries;
• A minimum of 4 years of experience overseeing the procurement administration and financial management and reporting of a USAID-funded activity;
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in developing and managing large budgets, including proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of U.S. Government financial and procurement rules and regulations;
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• Knowledge of U.S. government references including OMB Circulars (e.g. A-122), 22 CFR 226 and 22 CFR 228, ADS, FAR, AIDAR, CAS, FFATA, DSSR, and FTR.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, interpersonal skills, and team-building experience.
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• Demonstrated written, presentation, communication, and organizational skills in English.
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• Professional experience in sub-Saharan Africa is required
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• Ability to travel within Zimbabwe and occasionally internationally, when health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19 diminish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in one or more official languages of Zimbabwe (aside from English).
• Demonstrable experience managing grants, contracts or other mechanisms that allow projects to seamlessly change course in response to new information.
• Knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Zimbabwe.
• Experience with accounting software such as Serenic, Navigator, ERPs, ACCPAC, or others.
• Zimbabwe nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.