Global Fund Project Finance Director

As Global Fund Project Finance Director, you will oversee the full accounting and financial management, budget monitoring, and compliance of the Global Fund grant and all related sub-recipients (SRs) and sub-contractors. You will establish strong internal controls and financial reporting procedures to safeguard Global Fund investments, manage risks, and ensure compliance with grant agreements, approved workplans and budgets, Global Fund regulations, World Vision policies, and local laws. You will also coordinate capacity assessments and development, support the Ministry of Health (UGP) and SRs in strengthening grant financial management, and implement financial strategies to reduce compliance-related risks and liabilities. 30% of time – Grant Financial Management and Budget Oversight You will coordinate grant agreements and amendments, maintain grant documentation, and ensure timely, accurate donor reporting. You will review management letters, address compliance issues, lead budget and compliance training, monitor spending and budget execution, and recommend corrective actions. You will oversee budget revisions, develop monitoring tools, coordinate with WVI CAR and US finance teams, manage cash projections and disbursements, review and approve journals and liquidations, and regularly reconcile cash balances, SR advances, and non-cash assets. 30% of time – Financial Management, Compliance and Grant Close-out You will ensure all financial processes and reports comply with WVI CAR, Global Fund, local, and international requirements. You will maintain audit-ready financial records, strengthen grant financial management capacity, and ensure effective cost allocation, accounting, internal controls, and asset monitoring. You will oversee grant and SR accounting, verify expenditure eligibility, ensure compliance with Blocked Parties Screening (BPS) and Labour Distribution Reporting (LDR), and maintain appropriate support-cost recovery. You will also monitor spending with Supply Chain and programme teams and lead the grant close-out process in coordination with the Chief of Party and Finance Director. 25% of time – Audit, Monitoring and Capacity Strengthening You will oversee planned audit and monitoring visits, ensure assessments are properly documented, and coordinate corrective action plans and follow-up. You will ensure Finance and programme staff conduct financial monitoring of SRs, review monitoring reports, assess internal controls and segregation of duties, and strengthen SR capacity in financial management and compliance. You will facilitate Financial Management Working Groups (FMWGs) for the Global Fund GC7 consortium and collaborate with the Global Integrated Investigation Team on fraud and corruption allegations when necessary. 10% of time – Financial Monitoring and Technical Support You will ensure the Finance and Compliance Officer provides capacity-building support to Global Fund Finance and Programme teams on relevant policies and procedures. You will oversee real-time monitoring of key activities, periodic assessments of financial systems and processes, and implementation of risk mitigation measures. You will approve liquidations, verify supporting documentation, and maintain professional networks with the Regional Deputy Finance Director and WVUS Finance Manager. 5% of time – Leadership and Staff Management You will lead, mentor, and coach Finance and Grants Compliance staff to achieve Global Fund programme objectives. You will establish annual finance and compliance targets, incorporate responsibilities into staff performance plans, conduct regular performance reviews, and strengthen staff motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork. Requirements include: • Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Management or related field like international business management. • CA, ACCA, CPA or another professional accreditation equivalent. • A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in grant finance management. • At least 7-10 years of direct experience managing Global Fund grants, with demonstrated responsibility for financial oversight, compliance, budgeting, reporting, and grant performance. • Fluency in both English and French is required, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages. • Proven experience serving as a Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund grants, with substantial accountability for grant implementation, governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Experience solely at Sub-Recipient (SR) level will not be considered sufficient. • Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing grants across multiple Global Fund funding cycles, including but not limited to New Funding Model 2 (NFM2), New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) and Grant Cycle 7 (GC7). • Proven track record of managing complex grant portfolios with cumulative values ranging from USD 50 million to USD 150 million or more. • Extensive experience across the full Global Fund grant life cycle, including grant making, implementation, performance management, closure, transition, and sustainability planning. • Strong working knowledge and practical experience in managing C19RM (COVID-19 Response Mechanism), RSSH (Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health), PSM (Procurement and Supply Management), and Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) grants and interventions. • Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with Global Fund regulations, financial management requirements, audit standards, and performance-based funding frameworks while delivering programmatic and financial results. • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time. Applicant Types Accepted: Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted