FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL : SENIOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER VACANCY (Anambra)

Family Health International in a public health and development organization working to improves the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people. Our 2, 500 staff works in 56 countries, conducting research and implementing programs that advance public health and build local capacity to address development problems. Since 1971, Family Health International has been a global leader in family planning reproductive health and, since 1986, in the worldwide response to HIV / AIDS. Our research also addresses malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases. Our partners include US and other international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors.
In Nigeria, FHI is currently engaged in providing public health services and in undertaking research in HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and reproductive health in partnership with the Government of Nigeria, with funding from the United States aid programs, as well as from the Global Fund and private foundations and corporations. To strengthen our operations, we seek qualified Nigerian candidates to fill the position below:
POSITION: SENIOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Department of Shared Services
Location: Anambra
The Senior Finance and Administrative Officer will assume main management responsibility for accounting and finance for the zonal office and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of Nigeria-USAID bi-lateral program with the objective of providing professional accountancy ser consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise state staff in financial management and administrative functions of the state office
and local IAs.
- Provide main support with problem resolution on country office cash accounts, bank
resolutions, MTX, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state
level.
- Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the zonal office, including checking
account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects’
account activities.
- Oversee contractual issues for the zonal office.
- Ensure continuous flow of funds to zonal office and to sub-recipients.
- Provide support to and coordinate the FHI/Nigeria activities within USAID and PEPFAR
guidelines and regulations.
- With the Zonal Manager, develop sub-project documents workplans and budgets.
- Oversee capacity building activities and other support to local implementing agencies (IAs),
and
- Carry out such other duties as may be assigned.
Job Recruitment:
1. Masters Degree or its recognized equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business
Administration with at least 8-10 years cognate experience.
2. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and computer skills, including Excel and Spreadsheet)
required
3. Experience in managing financial records of donor-funded organizations, and familiarity
with donor and local contractual procedures.
4. A relevant higher degree and professional qualification will enhance applicant’s chances.
5. Familiarity with donor-funded programs and Nigerian NGO operations will be an added
advantage.
Method of Application:
Forward a suitability statement and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: Sharedservicesjobs@ghain.org
Application deadline: 31st October,2010
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please do not send more than one application. Failure to follow the bold instructions above will lead to automatic disqualification.
Disclaimer:Family Health International (FHI) does not test/interview candidates for a fee, and all our test/interviews are conducted in the Country Office Abuja or in our Zonal Offices

IT ASSISTANT JOB VACANCY AT AN INDIGENOUS NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION (NGO)

A Leading Indigenous Non-Governmental Organization that promotes better healthcare for all Nigerians is currently taking over funding and programmatic implementation responsibility from an established and reputable international agency. In partnership with the government of Nigeria, the NGO provides a range of technical and financial assistance at the national, state and site levels for the scale up of comprehensive HIV/AID prevention, care and treatment services, including provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The broadened scope of the objectives of the NGO has created the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus. We therefore require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the below position.
POSITION: IT ASSISTANT (Abuja)
Responsibilities
- The information Technology Assistant performs installations, repairs, and preventative
maintenance on staff computers in addition to system upgrades as necessary for software and
hardware related components as needed.
- The position establishes network users, user environments, directories, and security for
networks being installed and maintains current and accurate inventory of technology
hardware, software and resources.
- The ideal candidate provides these services in an effective and efficient manner and will
ensure maximum access to and implementation of technology services and resources.
Qualification:
- Interested candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or
equivalent work experience in information technology.
- The position requires thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles
of data communications and information systems hardware and software; computer
monitoring systems, vendor supplied packaged programs, macros, utilities, and other highly
technical programs.
- The ability to use programming procedures and techniques in the implementation of computer
programs is essential. Possession of the relevant IT certification will be an advantage.
General Requirement
- This position require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of
computer applications and internet/Emails
- Significant amounts of travels are required for this position.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement as Microsoft word attachments to the specific emails indicated for each vacancy position (listed below) on or before 31st October, 2010.
edorganisation@hotmail.com
- The subject of the email should be the position title and the applicant’s full name e.g Accountant-Maria John
- Applications not sent in this format will Not be processed
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Terms of Employment:
The organization offers highly competitive salary packages for this position in the organization. However, appointments for this will be subject to a probationary period. Local terms and conditions are applicable.
Applications
All applications must be received on or before 28th of October 2010.
Interviews will commence soon after with a view to ensure that successful candidates commence work within a reasonable time-frame.

GRANT MANAGER VACANCIES AT A LEADING INDIGENOUS NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO0

A Leading Indigenous Non-Governmental Organization that promotes better healthcare for all Nigerians is currently taking over funding and programmatic implementation responsibility from an established and reputable international agency. In partnership with the government of Nigeria, the NGO provides a range of technical and financial assistance at the national, state and site levels for the scale up of comprehensive HIV/AID prevention, care and treatment services, including provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The broadened scope of the objectives of the NGO has created the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus. We therefore require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the below position.
POSITION: GRANT MANAGER (Abuja)
Responsibilities
- The Grants Manager acts as the principal negotiator for all the organizations’ contracts,
grants, and agreements both programmatically and institutionally.
- He /she has responsibility for effective management and leadership of key contracts
including aspects of department operations including staff supervision; professional
development; strategic planning; procedure development, implementation, interpretation,
communication and oversight of compliance issues.
- The ideal candidate will review and seek out potential grant opportunities and develop grant
narrative in partnership with the Executive Director.
Qualification
- Interested candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree desired in addition to five
years of progressive management and supervisory experience managing grants and
cooperative agreement .
- She/he must have a proven track record in grant writing including but not limited to local
and state government grants, Federal funding requests, capacity building proposal and
funding requests to private and public foundations. Previous experience in a similar donor
funding organization will be an advantage.
Job Requirement
- This position require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of
computer applications and internet/Emails
- Significant amounts of travels are required for this position.
Method of application
Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement as Microsoft word attachments to the specific emails indicated for each vacancy position (listed below) on or before 31st October, 2010.
edorganisation@hotmail.com
- The subject of the email should be the position title and the applicant’s full name e.g Accountant-Maria John
- Applications not sent in this format will Not be processed
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Terms of Employment:
The organization offers highly competitive salary packages for this position in the organization. However, appointments for this will be subject to a probationary period. Local terms and conditions are applicable.
Applications
All applications must be received on or before 28th of October 2010.
Interviews will commence soon after with a view to ensure that successful candidates commence work within a reasonable time-frame.