Department/Unit | RPHL Network |
Title | Finance and Administration Officer |
Duty Station | RPHL Network Secretariat Office, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, with travel to members countries in Asia Pacific region |
Mekong Institute
MI is an intergovernmental organization that contributes to regional cooperation and integration through capacity development, dialogue, and advocacy for sustainable socioeconomic development and poverty alleviation in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
Founded and represented by the Mekong countries (Cambodia, P. R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam), MI aligns its strategies with the core tenets of the GMS Cooperation Program Strategic Framework 2030, ASEAN Economic Community, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
MI supports these frameworks through the implementation of projects across the areas of Agricultural Development and Commercialization (ADC), Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF), and Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE) while addressing issues of social inclusion and vulnerability, digital economy and innovation, and labor mobility. This comprehensive approach cements holistic and sustainable developmental impacts in the subregion and beyond.
The Regional Public Health Laboratory Network (RPHLN)
The network was established in 2019 to address the absence of a regional public health laboratory network in the South-East Asia region as the ASEAN Plus Three of Laboratory Network anchored in the ASEAN platform was abolished. The aim was to provide support in strengthening of national laboratory systems of GHSA Member Countries in the Asia and Pacific region for the timely detection of pathogens with potential infectious disease outbreaks and for improved routine diagnostics services. Current membership includes 14 member states, namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam, Nepal, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Pakistan. RPHL Network Secretariat is located at the National Institute of Public Health, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand.
It has served a valuable role in connecting laboratory professionals and partners together, sharing timely information and key technical issues, maximizing resources and synergy efforts, accelerating countries’ efforts in achieving IHR 2005 implementation, and progressing toward the Global Health Security Agenda 2024 Target. The network will be providing technical assistance to ensure an effective implementation under this grant.
Position Description
The Grant Cycle 7 Integrated Laboratory Systems Strengthening Strategic Initiative (Lab SI) has allocated US$ 3.25 million [2024-2026] to support integrated laboratory systems strengthening of 14 RPHLN members in the Asia-Pacific.
Reporting to the Regional Program Director of RPHL Network, the Finance and Admin Officer is responsible for providing complete financial and contractual project management funded by Global Fund to support project teams. H/She will act as a focal point for the Regional Program Manager and coordinators for grants, budgets, and contracts to ensure that all expenditures and supporting documents comply with MI and Global Fund guidelines and regulations.
Primary Working Relationships
Internal Communication and Relationship: Regional Program Director, RPHL network, staff, and MI Finance and Operations Department (Finance Manager, Director of Finance and Operations, and General Service Supervisor).
External communication and relationship: DMSC, RPHL Network members & Concerned stakeholders as required
Roles of Finance and Administration Officer
This role is responsible for providing senior management with regular financial reports to aid management decision-making. Additionally, the position has the role of supporting project teams to manage and monitor financial expenditures.
Main deliverables, Responsibilities, and Tasks
Key deliverables
Main responsibilities and tasks
Finance Matters
Administration & HR Matters
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Essential
Desirable
If you possess the skills, expertise, and experience to thrive in this role and are passionate about promoting equitable and inclusive economic growth in the GMS, we invite you to submit your CV and cover letter to recruitment@mekonginstitute.org by September 12, 2024, with the subject line "Finance and Administration Officer for RPHL Project".
Only candidates who successfully advance to the next stage will receive a response.