Based in Kinshasa, the Project Administrator will be responsible for the following key activities:

• Oversee the finance and administrative functions of MalariaCare DRC, including but not limited to financial management and accounting/bookkeeping; procurement; (sub) contract and grants management; IT; human resources; and consultancies.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to partner organizations to ensure consistent, effective, and efficient compliance with project financial requirements.
• Develop and monitor budgets and keep project management updated about spending against project budgets.
• Oversee the maintenance of administrative capacity of the project.
• Supervise professional and support staff for finance and administration.
• Conduct pre-qualification reviews and selection of potential sub-contractors/grantees and vendors to ensure value for money and compliance with donor requirements.
• Ensure that PATH policies, procedures, donor regulations and requirement are met.
• Monitor funds balances, conduct bank account reconciliations.

Required Skills

• Thorough knowledge of applicable USAID rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel, and financial software.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Basic knowledge of HR and IT systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and French.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, MBA preferred.
• Minimum of five years in a senior administrative and financial management position in an international organization, including supervision of finance and administration teams.
• Experience in developing, monitoring and reporting on complex budgets.
• You must currently have legal authorization to work in DRC.