inSupply Health, an East African health advisory firm,
pioneers innovative approaches for improving health access and outcomes through
strengthening health systems and supply chains.
inSupply Health transforms health outcomes by delivering innovative, scalable, and sustainable supply chain solutions. We drive lasting global health impact by co-creating locally contextualized systems that leverage adaptive learning, data, technology, and human-centered design. Our solutions are implemented across the public and private sectors to ensure long-term, future-ready impact.
Deputy Finance Director at InSupply Health
Job Description
Job Summary
inSupply Health is seeking an experienced Deputy
Finance Director to provide senior financial and operational
leadership to the Project Management Unit (PMU) for a prospective donor-funded
project expected to commence on 1 January 2027.
The role will provide financial and operational oversight
across multiple countries, consortium members and implementation partners,
ensuring effective stewardship of project resources, sound financial
management, donor compliance and timely financial decision-making.
The Deputy Finance Director will work closely with the
Project Director, Finance Director, country and technical teams, consortium
partners and other stakeholders to translate project priorities into practical
financial and operational plans and provide financial analysis and insights to
support effective project delivery.
Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Performance Management
- Provide
day-to-day financial leadership and oversight across participating
countries and implementation areas.
- Monitor
project financial performance and provide timely financial advice and
analysis.
- Promote
accountability, financial discipline, value for money and responsible
resource utilisation.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management
- Lead
preparation, consolidation and review of annual and multi-year project
budgets.
- Coordinate
budget revisions, forecasts and financial projections across countries and
project components.
- Monitor
expenditure, commitments, burn rates and budget variances.
- Advise
project leadership on the financial implications of implementation and
resource decisions.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Lead
the preparation and review of accurate and timely financial reports and
management information.
- Provide
financial analysis and insights to support project performance and
decision-making.
- Strengthen
the use of financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
Grant, Contract & Partner Financial Management
- Provide
financial oversight across the grant lifecycle, from budgeting and
implementation through reporting, close-out and audit.
- Ensure
compliance with donor requirements, grant agreements, contracts and
organisational policies.
- Oversee
financial aspects of consortium partners, subrecipients and implementing
partners.
- Identify
financial risks and coordinate corrective actions and capacity
strengthening.
Financial Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
- Implement
and monitor effective financial controls and ensure compliance with
delegated authorities and financial procedures.
- Identify
control weaknesses and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Maintain
oversight of project-level financial risks and ensure appropriate
escalation.
- Ensure
financial records and supporting documentation meet donor, statutory and
organisational requirements.
Audit & Donor Compliance
- Coordinate
financial aspects of internal, external, donor and project audits.
- Monitor
donor financial conditions and reporting requirements.
- Track
audit findings and coordinate corrective actions.
- Escalate
material compliance concerns and financial risks.
Cash Flow, Treasury & Financial Operations
- Monitor
cash requirements, liquidity, commitments and short-term funding needs.
- Prepare
and review cash-flow forecasts.
- Coordinate
funding requests, transfers and other financial requirements.
- Work
with the broader Finance function on banking, payments, reconciliations
and treasury processes.
Project Operations & Resource Coordination
- Provide
financial and operational input into project planning and resource
allocation.
- Coordinate
with Finance, Procurement, HR, Grants, Administration and other shared
services.
- Identify
and address operational bottlenecks affecting project delivery.
- Support
project mobilisation, expansion and close-out from a finance and
operations perspective.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement
- Ensure
effective use of inSupply’s ERP and financial management systems.
- Identify
opportunities to automate, streamline and improve financial and
operational workflows.
- Support
system enhancements, integrations and reporting tools.
- Strengthen
the integrity and consistency of financial data.
Team Leadership & Strategic Finance Partnership
- Provide
leadership, coaching and technical guidance to finance and operations
staff supporting the project.
- Build
financial management capacity among non-finance project staff.
- Serve
as a strategic finance partner to the Project Director and PMU leadership.
- Provide
financial recommendations to support project strategy, planning, resource
allocation and implementation decisions.
- Deputise
for the designated finance lead on project matters when required.
Qualifications & Experience
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a
related discipline.
- A
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is mandatory.
Professional Qualifications
- Qualified
accountant with active membership in a recognised professional accounting
body, such as ICPAK, ACCA or equivalent, and in good standing.
Professional Experience
- At
least 12 years of progressive experience in finance and financial
management, preferably within international development, consulting,
non-profit or project-based environments.
- At
least 5 years‘ experience in a senior or managerial finance role, with
responsibility for financial operations, complex budgets and team
leadership.
- Demonstrated
experience managing multi-donor grants, awards or contracts, including
budgeting, donor compliance, financial reporting, close-out and audit.
- Experience
overseeing financial management and compliance across consortium partners,
subrecipients or implementing partners.
- Experience
supporting proposal and new-business development, including proposal
budgeting, pricing and financial due diligence.
- Strong
experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash-flow
management, audit, taxation, statutory compliance and internal controls.
- Experience
managing significant organisational or project budgets, preferably USD 10
million or more.
- Experience
working across multiple countries or jurisdictions, preferably within East
Africa.
- Strong
experience with ERP and financial-management systems, preferably Microsoft
Dynamics, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience
developing management dashboards, financial analysis and decision-support
tools is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
We are looking for a leader who demonstrates:
- Financial
& Commercial Acumen
- Financial
Leadership & People Management
- Analytical
& Problem-Solving Skills
- Donor
Financial Management & Compliance
- Stakeholder
Management & Influence
- Risk
Management & Financial Governance
- Planning,
Organisation & Attention to Detail
- Continuous
Improvement & Process Efficiency
- Strategic
Business Partnering
- Integrity,
Accountability & Professional Judgement
Apply: Deputy
Finance Director - InSupplyHealth
Data Internship Opportunities – DTII at inSupply Health
Data Interns – DTII
Department/Unit: Data Transformation
Intelligence and Impact
Posting Date: Apr 20, 2026
Application Deadline: Monday 27, April 2026
Position Type: 6 Months Internship
Reports to: Regional Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam,
Tanzania
Organization Overview:
inSupply Health is an East African health advisory firm that
designs people-centered, scalable, sustainable supply chain solutions. We focus
on optimizing data visibility and use, workforce development, and continuous
performance improvement. inSupply operates as a social enterprise, aiming for
business sustainability while achieving our social mission. We aim to
transition short-term supply chain fixes into sustainable solutions that
transcend specific projects or funding streams. Our work focuses on democratizing
access to quality, affordable, contextualized supply chain learning and
innovations so local and regional supply chain actors can improve the
performance and efficiency of their supply chains and health systems towards
better health outcomes.
inSupply Health is headquartered in Nairobi, with an office
in Dar es Salaam and is affiliated with JSI Research & Training Institute,
Inc. (JSI). Our team of dynamic local consultants works closely with public and
private sector clients to design optimized, responsive and resilient supply
chain systems that deliver essential health products such as antimalarial and
HIV medications, vaccines and contraceptives in complex settings. We pioneer
innovative approaches by taking proven methodologies from the commercial sector
to adapt them for the context, but also co-create solutions with our clients so
they can own, implement and continuously improve their systems independently in
the long term.
Job Summary
We are seeking a technically strong and highly motivated
DTII Intern to support our Digital Transformation, Intelligence & Impact
function.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about data,
technology, and solving real-world health system challenges. You will gain
hands-on experience in data engineering, analytics, AI applications, and
digital tool development within a dynamic and impact-driven environment
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Engineering & Systems Integration
- Develop
and maintain scripts (Python, R, SQL) to automate analysis and reporting
- Support
integration with health information systems (e.g., DHIS2, eLMIS)
- Perform
data extraction, cleaning, and transformation
- Maintain
code repositories and technical documentation
2. Data Analysis & Visualization
- Analyze
datasets and generate actionable insights
- Develop
dashboards and visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, web tools)
- Support
the development of web-based tools using React.js and FastAPI
3. AI & Innovation
- Support
the design and testing of AI-driven solutions
- Pilot
and validate innovative data use approaches
- Document
learnings and identify improvement opportunities
4. Forecasting & Supply Chain Analytics
- Support
demand forecasting and supply chain analytics initiatives
5. Capacity Building & Data Use
- Support
training and mentorship initiatives
- Promote
a data-driven culture among stakeholders
6. Stakeholder Engagement
- Support
the planning and coordination of workshops
- Provide
logistical and technical support during engagements
7. Project Coordination
- Assist
with team meetings, documentation, and reporting
- Support
internal coordination and activity tracking
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems,
or related field
Technical Skills
- Proficiency
in Python or R
- Working
knowledge of SQL and databases
- Basic
frontend development (React, JavaScript/TypeScript)
- Exposure
to backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, etc.)
- Experience
with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Familiarity
with Git (GitHub/GitLab)
Experience
- Exposure
to AI/ML tools is an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention
to detail
- Ability
to communicate technical concepts clearly
- Strong
organization and multitasking ability
- Eagerness
to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on
experience in real-world health data systems
- Exposure
to AI, analytics, and digital transformation projects
- Mentorship
from experienced professionals
- Opportunity
to contribute to impactful health system improvements