To ensure that the financial management arrangements of the projects are providing assurance that the funds of the project are used for intended purposes and that the financial management arrangements continue to be adequate.
attractive
Contract
Federal MoH, Ethiopia
Ethiopia
ABH Partners Plc is a leading consultancy and human resources sourcing firm in Ethiopia with about 15 years of experience in supporting the implementation of development programs and projects. ABH exists to fuel synergistic societal growth by harnessing local knowledge and international standard. Dedicated to the betterment of societal development, technical assistance, and knowledge management, ABH has gained credibility and industry experience in the development sector in general. ABH partners would like to invite applicants who meet the below requirements to apply for the position of National Financial Management Specialist.
Required Number: Two
Duty station: Federal MoH
Salary: Attractive
Level: NOC
Duration: 18 months
Reporting to: MOH, Finance and Procurement Directorate.
Expected Start Date: Immediately after concluding the contract agreement
World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, WHO’s highest level of urgency. On 11 March, WHO made the assessment that COVID-19 could be characterized as a pandemic? On March 13, the first confirmed COVID-19 case was declared by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Government of Ethiopia has received COVID-19 Emergency response project Additional financial support from the World Bank. MOH is responsible for the administration of the project fund which needs considerable efforts to plan, administer, and follow-up. The project implementation Unit at MOH is responsible for the administration of the project fund, and procurement activities which need considerable efforts to plan, prepare TORs, evaluate-tenders, award contracts and follow-up implementations. For the effective implementation of this project, MOH is looking for a Financial Management Specialist who will be responsible for the overall financial management of the project, ensure the maintenance of sound financial arrangements in consistent with agreements, manuals and project document throughout the life of the project. The Financial Management Specialist will work closely with project team and MOH Finance and Procurement Directorate. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project and MOH on finance issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for finance aspects of the project. The scope of work broadly includes procurement of goods and non-consulting services, works and consultancy services,
2. Purpose
The objective of this post is to ensure that the financial management arrangements of the projects are providing assurance that the funds of the project are used for intended purposes and that the financial management arrangements continue to be adequate. This will contribute to the success of the project as a whole. To this end, MOH wants to recruit Financial Management Specialist for one year with possibility of extension depending on performance.
3. Specific Tasks
4. Expected Deliverables and Time frame
The expert will work closely with the Finance and Procurement Directorate to assist in the financial activity and improve the efficiency /quality of work in accordance to Government of the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia regulations & procedures and World Bank guidelines and procedures.
Deliverables | Deadline |
Report on Financial management manual development and implementation | Initial and Bi-annual |
Regular update on code classifications and periodic financial reports | Monthly |
Accounting and reporting on the use of financial resources | Monthly |
Regular update on Cash flow projections and budget monitoring | Monthly |
Regular update on management of signed contracts | Monthly |
Monitoring report on project performance from the financial management point of view | Bi-annual |
Report on supervision and guidance provided to the project and MOH | Quarterly |
Report on Review of World Bank disbursement database for this project | Quarterly |
Interim unaudited financial reports | within 45 days end of each quarter |
Update on facilitated Project accounts audits | As required |
Submit status report for actions taken on all audit findings | Bi-annual |
Submission of report on overall Financial Management of the projects consistent with agreements, manuals and project document | Annually |
5. Reporting
The consultant will be directly recruited by third party HR firm, and reports to the FMOH finance and procurement Directorate
6. Payment Modality and Schedule
The fees for this contract shall paid on monthly basis based on the submission of monthly reports against the deliverables indicated above.
7. Expected background and Experience
Note:
Policy both parties should be aware of: