About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges.

Project Description

STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) is the United States Government’s flagship project for global health security. It aims to strengthen countries’ capacity across laboratory and surveillance systems to prevent, detect, and rapidly and effectively respond to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats. STRIDES is a global mechanism, a contract with a five-year (2024–2029) period of performance, led by FHI 360 as the prime, with core partners such as Black & Veatch focusing on biosecurity and biosafety and PATH on surveillance activities.

Job Summary:

FHI 360 is recruiting a Finance and Operations Officer located in Bogotá, Colombia, to support the STRIDES project.

Coordinates financial/accounting operations, including overall financial monitoring and support/guidance to projects in finance and operations staff, to ensure the fiscal well-being of the organization. Provides financial management and guidance, conducts analyses of financial data, provides budget analyses for project funds, and reviews and prepares required reports to funding agencies to ensure compliance with the donor's requirements. Proactively guides and supports respective financial success by providing high level analytical expertise, implementing business strategies and developing strong customer relationships. Provides analysis and business modeling support on strategic initiatives for senior management and field operations. Analyzes performance trends, modeling complex business decisions, tracking performance and presenting results.

Accountabilities:

• Analyzes, budget forecasts, regulatory filings and compiles moderately complex data. Interprets, analyzes and/or evaluates data, ensures compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, and uses Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with regulated industries, consultants, management and staff.

• Interprets and provides explanation for discrepancies and variations in financial data. Applies updated information technology to facilitate program goals and program procedures. Delivers formal presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience; educates relevant parties regarding programs, procedures and/or eligibility criteria.

• Interacts with industry representatives, co-workers and officials to analyze or resolve issues. Maintains a variety of professional working relationships.

• Documents complex issues and effectively articulates written conclusions; Interacts with staff officials and executives.

• Reviews and edits work of others.

• Presents oral and written testimony on moderately complex issues.

• Uses financial systems to produce reports, financial models and databases.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Applies a thorough knowledge of financial management, investment capital, and risk analysis, debt management, and investment analysis, legal and regulatory compliance pertaining to the respective industry.

• Proficient knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Fundamentals.

• Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.

• Has a thorough knowledge of external regulations as well as internal corporate policies and procedures.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, identify/resolve errors and prepare reports. Ability to motivate and work well with others.

Education: **

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent.

Experience: **

• 5 - 8 Years of progressively responsible accounting, finance and operational management, and experience in a government contracting environment.

• Knowledge of U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds.

• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.

• Must be able to read, in English; fluent in Spanish.

• Non-governmental organization (NGO), government, or private sector experience preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

• Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 20%

The expected hiring salary range for this role is COP 73,000,000 to 90,000,000 annually for basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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