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.
Recognizing implementation barriers
unique to each setting, we train local managers and service providers to strengthen
health systems, integrate system elements, and bring improvements to scale.
University Research Co., LLC
(URC)
Center for Human Services
Vacancy: Director of Finance and Administration
Roles and Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
The Director of Finance will work
with the COP to ensure efficient functioning of administrative and financial
processes.
S/he will be responsible for
directing activities of the project support staff and ensuring sufficient
assistance is given to the staff in the project offices.
S/he will also collaborate with USAID
to ensure regular communication, adequate understandings and timely responses
to Mission requests, scheduling, and formatting.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- A post-graduate degree in Business,
Accounting, Finance or related field relevant to the position
requirements.
- At least eight years of experience in
financial management for large complex projects, of which at least five
years were working in the field of international development.
- Prior experience working with USAID and other
international donors and knowledge of USAID and Federal Government
policies and procedures is preferred.
- Past experience with public health program
desirable, but not required.
- Professional level of oral and written fluency
in English language.
Vacancy: Chief of Party
Roles and Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
The Chief of Party (COP) will be
responsible for the overall management and operations of the project and report
directly to the designated USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative
(COR).
S/he will supervise project
implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting
requirements.
The COP will take a leadership role
in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing
partners.
The COP position requires political
savvy, as s/he will interact with numerous GOK institutions and senior-level
national and county-level government officials.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in health, social services,
management, or business administration, or related field.
- At least seven years’ experience in managing
complex public health programs or programs of similar scope and size.
- At least seven years demonstrated
state-of-the-art experience within the capacity as senior staff in at
least two of the following areas: HIV/AIDS care and treatment; maternal,
newborn and child health; reproductive health; nutrition; quality
improvement/quality assurance; health systems strengthening; M&E; and
operations research.
- At least five years international experience
in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating public health programs
of similar size and complexity.
- At least seven years’ experience in program
management and administration, financial management, award contractual
compliance, sub award management, and tracking project performance and
costs via specific funding streams.
- Professional level of oral and written fluency
in English language.
- Strong management skills, strategic vision,
leadership qualities, professional reputation, ability to create synergies
where applicable, interpersonal skills, and written and oral presentation
skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the
project description.
To Apply:
For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.
You must attach your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter 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.
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.
“Contingent on Contract Award”
“Contingent on Contract Award”
URC is an E-Verify Employer
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
