Job Description
Job Opportunity
(Internal/External)
Performance Based Financing (PBF) Finance Expert
Reference number: Rec/070/22
Closing Date: 11-August-22
Location: Addis Ababa, Ministry of Health
Employment Type: Full time with definite term contract
Salary: As per the organization scale
Aim of the project
Performance Based Financing (PBF) differs from classical health financing which relies on input financing for its activities that are not linked to any results produced by the health facility. In a supply side PBF health system strengthening approach, the financing of the health facility is linked with its performance. PBF creates a strong motivator for actors to perform better, improve health information systems and provide quality services. Currently Ministry of Health jointly with Cordaid Ethiopia is on the process of initiating pilot PBF project in three regions to look into the applicability of the program in Ethiopia.
Purpose of the position
The PBF Finance Expert will be seconded at MOH and will execute the financial management issues of PBF ensuring all submitted invoices are paid on time in compliance to PFM regulations and PBF guidelines detailed in the Project Implementation Manual.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
| Key Result Area | Responsibilities and Accountability |
| Project Budgets
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| Budget Control |
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| Quality Review and Payments |
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| Finance Management and Budget Monitoring
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| Financial & Project Implementation
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| Improved Programme Budgets |
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| Administrative Oversight and Management |
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| Compliance Procedures |
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| Audit | Support audit preparation and ensure that relevant information is transmitted timely. |
Attend to other duties as directed and instructed by the line manager
Job Requirements
Qualifications and experience required
§ University study, preferably in accounting, finance, management.
§ At least 5 years’ experience in project financial management support.
§ Knowledge of health economics highly preferred,
§ Ability to present complex information in a compelling manner.
§ Ability to pay attention to detail.
§ Advanced Excel knowledge required.
§ Able to assure confidentiality.
§ Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people; and
§ Knowledge working with databases preferred.
Core Competencies:
§ Maintain Integrity.
§ Team player.
§ Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
§ Possess strong analytical, logical reasoning and accuracy with conceptual skills.
§ Proven management and leadership skills.
§ Strong organizational development skills.
§ Good negotiating and problem-solving skills.
§ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
§ Strong people management skills; and
§ Conflict management skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants can submit their application letter and CV written in English, with email contact details of at least 3 professional references including immediate line manager to the following email hr.ethiopia@cordaid.org. The vacancy reference number along with the title of the post needs to be written in the subject of the email.
Please note due to urgency of the vacancy, the selection may be done on a rolling basis.
CORDAID is an equal opportunities employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications submitted cannot be returned. An integrity check will be part of the recruitment procedure.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
