REPSSI (Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative) is the leading African psychosocial support organisation. REPSSI’s vision is that all girls, boys and youth enjoy psychosocial and mental wellbeing. REPSSI has strong partnerships with governments (particularly the ministries responsible for social services, education and health), development partners, international organisations and NGOs in thirteen countries of East and Southern Africa.
REPSSI seeks to appoint an experienced a Senior Finance and Operations Manager who will be responsible for and serve as primary coordinator for all aspects of project finance, administration, compliance, and sub-award management for a large-scale PEPFAR-funded project. This position is contingent upon funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
§ Under your leadership the operations will support to ensure the project improves access, retention, and adherence to effective HIV services and decrease stigma/discrimination for PLHIV affected by mental health (MH) issues (common and complex) and decrease health care worker stress, anxiety, and burnout to increase the quality of HIV/TB services in South Africa.
§ You will also provide leadership and management of operational functions including Human Resources (HR), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Administration, Information and Communication Technology, and Security and Audit.
Essential Skills and Personality Traits:
§ Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
§ Excellent relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
§ Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching/mentoring skills.
§ Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences.
§ Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
§ Master’s Degree in, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other relevant field, or a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience.**
§ 10 years of experience in the management of large-scale, complex, international development assistance programs.**
§ Minimum 8 years of experience in financial planning and management, procurement, and operations management and developing and managing large budgets and sub-awards.**
§ Minimum 4 years of experience in direct supervision of professional staff.**
§ In depth knowledge of CDC/PEPFAR rules and regulations.**
§ Knowledge of relevant procurement regulations and local market conditions.**
§ Familiarity with Pastel or similar or financial management software highly preferred.**
Preferred Qualifications
§ Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment that reflects REPSSI’s commitment to diversity and gender equality.
§ Knowledge of procurement and office administration/management issues.
§ Ability to represent the organisation at high levels.
§ Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
This is a 5-year contract position subject to availability of donor funding and good performance.
Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.
REPSSI is committed to the principles of employment equity.
To apply, submit a one-page written motivation, CV and three work related referees with contact details, certified copies of identity document and qualifications to [email protected]