Finance & Administrative Assistants at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) - 2 Positions

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as an affiliate of the Family Health international (FHI360) to sustain FHI's achievements in strengthening indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

The Reading and Numeracy Activity (RANA) is a 3 year UNICEF-funded early primary grades reading pilot project implemented in partnership with FHI 360 in collaboration with the governments of Katsina and Zamfara states, RANA aims to improve literacy and numeracy for girls and boys in primary grades 1-3 in the supported states. It will assist approximately 100 formal Schools and Integrated Quranic Schools (IQS) in each of the states.

We are seeking qualified candidate for the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Administrative Assistant

Locations: Zamfara and Katsina
Contract Type: Full Time
Project: RANA
Slot: 2

Job Description

• The Finance & Administrative Assistant under the direction of the Finance & Administrative Officer, S/He shall assume responsibility for all state level administrative and accounting responsibilities, alongside ensuring compliance with the contractual financial and administrative requirements of the organization.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 - 3 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in accounting related to international development programs.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
18th October, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume (CV) and cover letters as a single document to: AHNi-f&[email protected]

Note: Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will he considered. Only shortlist candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.