Finance and Budget Specialist at RTI International

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4000 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy,energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and center piece of the Research Triangle Park.

RTI International is implementing a five year USAID funded Leadership, Advocacy, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) project in Nigeria, a project aimed at improving governance and service delivery at the local government level. These positions are open to residents of Nigeria only.

RTI is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Budget Specialist

Location: Rivers

Job Description

• The SFBS will oversee the technical and management aspect LEAD budget transparency activities and be responsible for implementation, quality control, reporting, and monitoring the component.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the design, direction, implementation of the budget transparency components and program activities.
• Coordinate with Senior Specialists in the Local Government Civil Society Strengthening, and Service Improvement components to ensure consistency across the tact components
• Contribute to and assist with LGA assessment activities.
• Design and deliver training to local government officials.
• Provide written and verbal reports on program activities needed.
• Coordinate data collection, information disseminate training and other program activities with Local Government Coordinators and Training Managers.
• Anticipate program needs, making and folio recommendations
• Ensure monitoring is consistent with required results and provide written and verbal feedback to program management staff as needed.
• Attend meetings and represent the project on tact issues to Implementing partners, development part and stakeholder.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelors' degree and 10 years or MA degree plus 6 experience.
• Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Municipal Finance, International Relations, Development Studies or related fields.
• Experience in Niger Delta preferred.
• Excellent technical and managerial skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent team player who works well independently.

Application Closing Date
27th April, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their cover letter and CV in reverse chronological order with position applied for as subject (including email and phone contact) to: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.