Payment Assistants at Action Against Hunger | ACF International

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Payment Assistant

Location: Jigawa

Position Overview

• The Payment Assistant’s role will be largely limited to the management of Payment issues at the LGA level on project payment mechanism for greater project reporting and impact.

Specific Objectives: 

• Coordinate and follow-up on monthly beneficiary payments.
• Management of beneficiary database at LGA level.
• Represent ACF externally in relevant local forums and technical working groups where necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree/HND in Information Management, Business Administrations & Sociology/Social Studies or Other relevant qualifications

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and culturally sensitive
• Minimum two years’ experience  working with donor funded programming
• Knowledge and experience in using database specific software (e.g. Microsoft Access)
• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills
• Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for LGA team.
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy
• Proven ability to manage large, multi-region data collection and analysis systems
• Prior experience in overseeing contractual compliance
• Demonstrated creativity in problem solving involving multiple stakeholders
• Highly numerically articulate with a track record of data manipulation and use of spreadsheets and reporting systems.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop others
• Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills in English , Hausa and any local languages

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the setup of a IYCF program within CMAM program in an emergency context
• Experience with working with partners, including the government
• Previous experience working with mothers support group and strong negotiation skill for behavior change
• Fluency in local languages (Kanuri, Fulani)
• Training in adult education/learning and effective training approaches.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and CV's to: [email protected]

Note:

• To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line. For example, "Payment Assistant-Jigawa".
• Also note that applications will be processed on First Come First Served basis and any application received without these specifications will not be considered. 
• Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.