PROJECT ACCOUNTANT,MEDICAL DETAILING OFFICER,FIELD FP HEALTH COMMUNICATION OFFICER VACANCIES AT SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HEALTH(SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health. HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Government of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the positions below:
(1)Position: Project Accountant, Enhancing Nigeria’s Response to HIV and AIDS (ENR) Prgramme (Akwa Ibom)
Ref: email to: paenr@sfhnigeria.org
Job Summary:
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Manager- Financial Reporting, S/He will handle all accounting and financial functions along with the budgeting and financial analysis of the assigned project. S/He will ensure the efficient management of finances and also ensure adequate records are kept safely and in an easily retrievable manner.
The successful candidate will prepare all necessary financial reports with regards to the ENR project in Akwa Ibom.
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/ Professional Qualifications required for the position:
Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in Accounts or any related field plus ACA
Must possess minimum three (3) years post NYSC working experience
Must possess a working knowledge of spreadsheets, database software, accounting software packages and Microsoft office.
Prior practical knowledge of project accounting will be an advantage
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and MUST possess a high level of integrity and responsibility
Experience in accounting for donor funded projects will be of added advantage,
(2)Position: Medical Detailing Officer (In the states indicated)
Ref: email to: Aba- mdo-aba@sfhnigeria.org
Kano – mdo-kano@sfhnigeria.org
Lagos- mdo-lagos@sfhnigeria.org
Makurdi – mdo-markurdi@sfhnigeria.org
Akwa-Ibom- mdo-akwaibom@sfhnigeria.org
Job Summary
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Assistant Director, Sales and Distribution or his designate. Successful candidates will be responsible for creating demand for SFH products and achieving sales targets for reproductive health, child survival and family planning products. They will support the programme divisions in improving the quality of service delivery and quantity of sales through training of providers. They will be responsible for achieving quality of coverage by ensuring that service delivery points are well branded.
Qualifications/Experience:
The desired candidate:
Must possess a first degree in Pharmacy
Must be registered with PCN
Must possess minimum three (3) years post NYSC working in a hospital environment or related areas
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft word and excel packages
Good listening, and communication skills, training and report writing skills are very important to this position.
(3)Position: Field FP Health Communication Officer (In the states indicated)
Ref: email to: Lagos – whphco-lagos@sfhnigeria.org
Calabar – whphco-calabar@sfhnigeria.org
Job Summary
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Regional Manager. S/He will lead the FP/RH communication and mobilisation activities and participate in every other interventions at the regional level. With the support of the Regional Manager and the Field Operations Programme Coordinator (FOPC), the staff member will coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of the Programe

PRIJECT ACCOUNTANTS VACANCIES AT NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY (NPAFS

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a loan from the African Development Fund/Bank and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for the recruitment of the below personnel
Background
The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a loan of US$ 32 million (UA 22 million) in favour of the Federal Government of Nigeria to be used in the financing of the National Programme for Food Security NPFS Expansion Phase Support Project. This project aims at improving national and household food security and reducing rural poverty in an economically and environmentally sustainable way. The project covers the States of Ondo, Ekiti and Cross River and is being coordinated by the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS) with office at No 127, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja. The loan was signed on February 26, 2007 and will close on December 31, 2012. The three states Agriculture Development Projects (ADP) offices are the state implementing agencies.
Objective of the Assignment:
The objective of this advertisement is to recruit competent and qualified personnel:
The position will provide support to the Project Desk Officer responsible for implementation management of the African Development Bank (AfDB) supported NPFS project.
(1)Position: Project Accountant
Scope
- The scope of the assignment for the Project Accountant shall include the following functions
- Report to the National Programme Coordinator through the Financial Controller
- Oversee the Financial Management (FM) and Disbursement function of the Support protect
- Consolidate the three implementing states ADP s financial management and disbursement
reports.
- Act as a link between the States ADPs and the NPFS Coordinating Office in Abuja on all
financial and disbursement matters.
- Coordination and Disbursement relationship with African Development Bank.
- Responsible for providing adequate project accounting system that will produce financial
statement in line with International Accounting Standards
- Maintain all books of account and record as required under an international accounting
practice
- Responsible for the Preparation of payment vouchers, petty cash payment vouchers, journal
vouchers etc. and shall be responsible for posting into general and other account legers at the
national Office,
- Responsible for Bank reconciliation and coordinates relationship between the project and its
commercial banks.
- Responsible for preparing monthly payrolls and other allowances of the project
- Maintain advances and asset registers and keep store accounts books to provide control to
project store
- Prepare to the satisfaction of AfDB initial advance to the Special Account and subsequent
replenishments and justification for expenditure from special account required for the smooth
implementation of the project.
- Prepare request for direct payment by the bank.
- Be signatory to the special accounts and counter part fund accounts of the AFDB support to
NPFS.
- Provide custody to vital account documents
- Responsible for preparing regular procurement reports for the project
- Contribute to M & E reporting on regular basis (monthly, quarterly and annually)
- Coordinate with State PIUs with respect to financial matters
- Perform any other duty assigned.
Qualifications
- Candidate applying for this post shall have the following qualifications
- B.Sc / HND or equivalent in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or
related subjects.
- Professional Accounting Certification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
- A minimum of five years post qualification experience
- To have carried out assignments in Financial Management and Disbursement of African Development Bank Financed Project or Projects Financed by similar organizations
- Post graduate degree in relevant field shall be an advantage
- The candidate shall be computer literate with demonstrable proficiency m Microsoft word and Excel Spread sheet.
How to Apply
Interested Candidates are to submit written applications and 2 CVs in both soft and hard copies to the addresses below.
The National Coordinator,
National Programme for Agriculture and Food Security (NPAFS),
127 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II,
F.C.T. Abuja
Email Address npfshq@npfsng.org
Aplication deadlinhe:14th December,2010

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT:PROJECT ACCOUNTANT,PROJECT ASSISTANT VACANCIES

According to conservative POPs NIP estimates, UPOPs releases in Nigeria total approximately 5,400 g I-TEQ annually, with the bulk these emissions originating from uncontrolled burning of municipal waste, as well as from agricultural land clearing practices.
The Federal Ministry of Environment, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) have put up a project in Nigeria to assist in the reduction of Unintended Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs) from two different sources open burning collected waste and open burning of uncollected waste. It is estimated that the total UPOPs releases from open burning of MAW in Nigeria is approximately 5,300 g l-TEQ/a.
The aim of this FMoE/UNDP GEF UPOPs project is to lower the barriers for introducing non-burning waste management for MAW and demonstrate BAT/BEP approaches for wide replication throughout the country.In view of this, the Federal Ministry of Environment is looking for professionals to fill the following positions:
(1) Position:Project Accountant
Qualifications
- University degree in accounting, finance or related fields with at least year’s experience.
- Solid experience of budgeting, planning and reporting on foreign funded projects; and
experience with international auditing requirements.

Description of Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly advance requests to get advance funds from UNDP in the format
applicable.
- Assist the PM and NPD in project budget monitoring and project budget revision.
- Set up accounting system, including reporting forms and filling system for the project, in
accordance with the project document and the NEX procedures;
- Maintain petty cash transactions. This includes writing of receipts, preparation of payment
request form, receipt and disbursement of cash and clearance of advances;
- Prepare project financial reports and submit to PM and NPD for clearance and furnish to
UNDP as required
- Enter financial transactions into the computerized accounting System:
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and keep a file of all complex reconciliation;
(2) Position:Project Assistant
Qualifications
- University degree in the sciences and environmental management fields with at least 2 years
experience
- Solid experience of budgeting, planning and reporting on foreign funded projects; and
experience with international auditing requirements.
- Good organizational capacity:
Description of Responsibilities
- Provide assistance in the operational management of the project according to the project
document and the NEX procedures
- Undertake all preparation work for procurement of office equipment, stationeries and support
facilities as required;
- Provide support in preparing project events, including workshops, meetings (monthly,
quarterly and annual), study tours, trainings, etc
- Assist with preparation of TORs and contracts for consultants for project activities.
- Ensures administration and implementation of programme strategies, adapts processes and
procedures focusing on achievement of the project results:
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should please submit resumes and cover letters quoting the relevant references for the vacancy on the top corner of the envelop.
The Director,
Pollution Department,
Federal Ministry of Environment,
(Green Building)444,
Aguiyi Ironsi WayMaitama,
Abuja.
Deadline:18th November,2010
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted