Account Officer (FLHE) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health.

SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments 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 following position:

Job Title: Account Officer (FLHE) Federal Ministry of Education

Location: Abuja

Job Profile

• This is a 2.5 years contract position.
• SFH will be implementing the Family Life and HIV Education (FLHE) which is the in school youth component of the Global Fund HIV Round 9 Phase 2 project.
• SFH will be expected to report on the number of students exposed to FLHE and provide evidence of impact of the in-school youth interventions implemented under the grant.
• The FLHE programme will be implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education as a Sub-recipient to SFH.
• To ensure robust financial system and value for money in implementation of project activities, an Account Officer will be required to support the SR in achieving these tasks.
• S/He will be seated at the Federal Ministry of Education and report to the HIV/AIDS Project Coordinator in the Ministry.

Requirements

• Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in Accounting or any related field.
• Must possess minimum three (3) years post NYSC working experience
• Must possess a broad knowledge of accounting software packages especially Quickbooks.
• Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a one page application letter (using the Job title as subject), and should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address to: aoflhe@sfhnigeria.org . Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply