General Description of the Programme

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency established in 1977 and currently operational in 13 countries world-wide. GOAL has an annual budget of approximately €130m and is supported by a range of donors including the Irish Government, UK Government, USAID and the European Union.

GOAL has been operating in Haiti since the country was devastated by a major earthquake in January 2010. GOAL is transitioning to a much longer-term programming approach linking relief and recovery to development through an integrated community-led development programme approach. GOAL Haiti has developed a strong focus on urban development and building of resilience within urban communities. The EU has recently launched an urban development programme under the 11^th FED: URBAYITI. This program aims at improving resilience, infrastructures and services of three communes in Haiti.

Overview of the role

The Financial Controller is responsible for the financial management, internal control systems, management of funds, and reporting requirements of the organization. In particular the successful candidate will ensure timely submission of required donors reports, monthly management accounts to GOAL Dublin, statutory reports and other ad hoc reporting to relevant authorities, as well as budget preparation and monitoring of the programme. As a key member of the senior management team, the Financial Controller will contribute to the overall development and running of the country programme.

People Management and SMT membership

• Report directly to Country Director in country, maintaining oversight of the GOAL Haiti finances. Work closely with the Finance Director in Dublin and other SMT members in country to provide guidance and oversight of the finance function.

• Providing leadership, direction and capacity building support for the in-country Finance Team.
• Providing training and support to financial and non-financial staff regarding GOAL’s financial procedures and internal controls, and programme management tools.
• Ensuring GOALs values and policies, including accountability and equality, are reflected in the work of the Finance Team.

Financial Management

• Prepare monthly management accounts for approval by Country Director for submission to Dublin adhering to the strict reporting deadlines as set by the Global Finance Director
• Ensure proper financial systems, in Freetown head office and in the field offices (both GOAL’s and its partners) are in place and implemented to accurately record all expenditure.
• Liaise with legal advisers in Haiti and HQ, as well as with local accountants & auditors relating to GOAL Haiti’s reporting and tax payments.
• Ensure compliance with GOALs standard accounting procedures and policies across the Haiti programme and actively monitor internal controls to minimize risk to the organization. In particular ensure appropriate cash management procedures are in place and operating effectively.
• Ensure preparation and retention of documentation to facilitate the annual external audit, donor audits, internal audits and revenue audits.
• Review monthly and quarterly donor status reporting for submission to GOAL Head Office, Dublin, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Oversee all cash management, including cash counts and cash transfers to field sites and partners in cooperation with the Programmes & Logistics team ensure that GOAL Iraq is in compliance with all relevant donor and internal guidelines.
• Maintain and keep updated Haiti Finance Manual with any approved exceptions to the standard GOAL worldwide Finance Manual, including a summarized and simplified finance and logistics manual for use by project managers and other field based staff.

Donor finance

• Ensure cost allocations basis among donors are reasonable in line with GOAL recommended methods.
• Review financial reporting to donors and other regulatory bodies, adhering to strict deadlines, coordinating with local legal and accounting advisors as appropriate.
• Review the financial sections of donor proposals, budgets and reports.
• Review GOAL annual and quarterly rolling budgets.
• Monitor and assist program managers with the financial management of programme budgets including expenditure forecasting, and ensuring the Budget Monitoring Tool (BMT) is completed in a timely manner.

Improving financial capacity

• Manage/supervise and work closely with local financial, administrative and partner staff.
• Managing and building capacity on financial systems for GOAL partners and GOAL SL staff
• Reviewing MOUs and contracts for suppliers and vendors engaged with the programme
• Responsibility for ensuring local compliance with the employee tax deductions, that all relevant statutory deductions are made from the employees’ salaries and paid out to the appropriate authorities, coordinating with local legal, accounting and human resource advisors as appropriate.
• Provide support to human resources on personnel and staff issues which have financial implications.

Any other duties as mutually agreed with the Country Director and the GOAL Global Finance Director

Requirements (Person Specification)

Essential

• Qualified accountant. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience, with at least one of these overseas.
• At least one year’s team management experience
• Willingness and ability to work in a pressurised environment, producing work of high quality to strict deadlines.  
• Experience in dealing with institutional donors such as DFID, USAID, EC, UN, private foundations.  Familiarity with donor rules and regulations (Particularly EU, Irish Aid, USAID).
• Flexible and reliable, with excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills (English)
• Strong IT skills and systems experience – Advanced Excel experience and SAGE experience is highly desirable.
• Strong experience liaising with governmental/local authorities and other NGOs
• You to be culturally sensitive and empathic to others, with a ‘can do’ attitude

Please email your resume, copies of diplomas/certificates, and cover letter to: hrhaiti@ht.goal.ie

Emails or application files that do not include the reference mentioned below will not be processed: Subject: Financial Controler

The deadline for submitting applications is April 20, 2026, at 15:00 p.m. (Haiti time). No applications will be accepted after this date. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GOAL supports gender equality. Applications from local residents, as well as female candidates, are strongly encouraged.

 General Terms and Conditions

GOAL has a Code of Conduct for Employees and a Child Protection Policy that has been developed to ensure the maximum protection of participants in our programs and the non-exploitation of children.

GOAL also has a policy of the principle of confidentiality: Ensure the non-disclosure of any information relating to GOAL's practices and affairs acquired during the course of the assignment to any other person or organization without authorization, except in the exercise of predefined functions

Any candidate who receives a job offer will be required to adhere to these policies. Any job offer is also conditional on the presentation of a certificate of good conduct.

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer 

This job description is only a guide to the available position. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. This job description is not exhaustive and cannot be used as the sole reference in the performance of the tasks required of the employee today or in the future. An employee's status may be subject to change at any time, with employees required to accept new tasks assigned to them and perform them to the best of their ability.

LEAP Program Description

Global Solutions Ventures (GSV) – a joint-venture partnership between ZemiTek, LLC and Dexis Consulting Group – is implementing the Long-term Exceptional Technical Assistance Project (LEAP Global), a mechanism originally used by USAID to battle against infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, and pandemic influenza. As of July 1, 2025, LEAP Global transitioned to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This initiative aims to address the complex human resource challenges faced by national infectious disease programs in the USA-supported countries.

The intervention of this project is to hire and embed technical expert advisors and subject matter experts within government entities. By directly embedding the technical expertise within the national programs, LEAP provides long-term, sustainable lifesaving support to empower host governments to lead and manage key aspects of their infectious disease portfolios and improve coordination between the U.S. Government and the host country.

About the Position

The Health Security Strengthening Advisor will enhance Haiti’s capacity for epidemic prevention, preparedness, detection, and response by fostering collaboration among the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development (MARNDR), and National Health Science academic institutions. This role will advance pre-service training, ensure the sustainability of the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), and promote data-driven decision-making for surveillance and outbreak response. The Advisor will support the MSPP in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) service delivery in full alignment with the new Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives. The position aligns with the America First Global Health Strategy and U.S. Government Global Health Security priorities, supporting a multisectoral approach that integrates human and animal health systems.

Responsibilities

Multisectoral Collaboration

• Strengthen coordination between MSPP, MARNDR, and academic institutions to advance a multisectoral health framework for epidemic prevention and response.
• Organize joint workshops, simulation exercises that address human and animal health risks.

Surveillance & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Promote analytics capacity and data literacy within MSPP and MARNDR to support evidence-based decision-making for epidemic preparedness and response.
• Support integration of surveillance data systems (e.g., DHIS2) into academic training programs.
• Facilitate joint projects between ministries and universities to improve data quality, timeliness, and use for outbreak detection.

Capacity Building

• Establish and maintain strategic collaboration with Universities to integrate epidemic prevention and response into curricula and pre-service training programs.
• Support the design and implementation of competency-based training modules for zoonotic disease, emerging health treats, epidemiology, surveillance, and outbreak response.
• Facilitate faculty development workshops and mentorship programs to strengthen capacity in public health and multisectoral approach.

Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)

• Collaborate with CDC, MSPP, MARNDR and academic institutions to sustain and expand the FETP program to also include animal health and ensuring integration of graduates into the national health system.
• Develop strategies for long-term institutionalization of FETP and public health training within Haitian universities, including accreditation and resource mobilization.

Policy & Strategy Alignment

• Ensure national academic programs on global health security align with national health security priorities and the America First Global Health Strategy.
• Contribute to the development of national guidelines, SOPs, and strategic plans for epidemic preparedness and response.

Community Engagement & Knowledge Dissemination

• Support collaboration with ministries and academic institution in developing community outreach programs that strengthen trust in public health systems.
• Facilitate dissemination of evidence-based findings and best practices through conferences, policy briefs, and peer-reviewed publications.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Regular conference calls with multisectoral stakeholders, U.S. Embassy to review progress, discuss activities and address emerging issues.
• The GHS Technical Advisor should provide information and avail him/herself for calls/meetings with the State Department/U.S. Embassy as requested.
• The Advisor will provide monthly reports to US Embassy/U.S. Department of State

REPORTING:

The Health Security Strengthening Advisor will provide a detailed monthly report to the U.S. Department of State submitted by the 5th day of the following month. Additionally, the Advisor will submit a weekly progress report to U.S. Embassy/Department of State (and participate in weekly calls) to include a short paragraph about main successes for that week. The format for reporting may be adjusted with concurrence from the COR.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (master’s or higher) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field. Or, extended experience on medical education, health science education, practical health training.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in public health, epidemic preparedness, or health security, medical education, including collaboration with academic institutions.
• Proven track record in curriculum development, capacity building, and multisectoral coordination.
• Experience with FETP, surveillance systems, and data analytics.
• Experience collaborating with MSPP, CDC, USG or similar.
• Experience in PEPFAR, PMI and other multilateral infectious disease and epidemic control programs.
• Verbal and written professional proficiency in English and French.