An Indigenous NGO Recruiting for Numerous Positions

A Leading Indigenous Non-Governmental Organization that promotes better healthcare for all Nigerians is currently taking over funding and programmatic implementation responsibility from an established and reputable international agency. In partnership with the government of Nigeria, the NGO  provides a range of technical and financial assistance at the national, state and site levels for the  scale up of comprehensive HIV/AID prevention, care and treatment services, including provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The broadened scope of the  objectives of the NGO  has created the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus. We therefore require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic  candidates to fill the below position.

1.) Position: Compliance Officer

Responsibilities

• The Compliance Officer is responsible  for the  implementation of financial systems, legal and donor related compliance  of the organization.
• The main function of this   position is to promote a culture of knowledge of specific donor rules and regulations and ensure compliance with those rules and regulations throughout the organization.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing  the  organization’s standard finance manual, policies and procedures and ensuring  that they are in line with the  rules and  regulations of  institutional  donors, advising  updates where required.

Qualification

• Interested candidates must  have  a minimum of a  university degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration  or related fields.
• Additional  qualifications such ad CPA, ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent  certification will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and with proactive communication skills is essential in addition to prior experience with and  a keen motivation for work in the development sector.

2.) Position: IT Assistant

Responsibilities

• The information Technology   Assistant performs installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance on staff computers in addition to system upgrades as necessary for software and hardware related components as needed.
• The position establishes network users, user environments, directories, and security for networks being installed and maintains current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources.
• The ideal candidate provides these services in an effective and efficient manner and will ensure maximum access to and implementation of technology services and resources.

Qualification:

• Interested candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent work experience in information technology.
• The position requires thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information systems hardware and software; computer monitoring systems, vendor supplied packaged programs, macros, utilities, and other highly technical programs.
• The ability to use programming procedures and techniques in the implementation of computer programs is essential. Possession of the relevant IT certification will be an advantage.

3.) Position: Accountant

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the  Finance Manager, the Accountant shall assume responsibility for accounting in the office and ensure compliance with the  contractual financial requirements of the project.
• The incumbent assists the Finance Manager to ensure the accurate keeping  of all books of account  for the project, including checking  account, equipment and supply registers and  all accounting records

Qualification

• Interested candidates must have a minimum of a University degree in Accounting Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, CPA, ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent will be an advantage.
• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3-5 years experience  in accounting  related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing  responsibility.

4.) Position: Grants Manager

Responsibilities

• The Grants Manager acts as the principal negotiator for all the organizations’ contracts, grants, and agreements both programmatically and  institutionally.
• He /she has  responsibility for  effective management and  leadership of key contracts including aspects of department operations including  staff supervision; professional development; strategic planning; procedure development, implementation, interpretation, communication and oversight of compliance issues.
• The ideal candidate will review and seek out potential grant opportunities and develop grant  narrative in partnership with the  Executive  Director.

Qualification

• Interested candidates must have a minimum of a  Master’s degree desired in addition to five  years  of progressive management  and supervisory experience managing  grants and cooperative  agreement .
• She/he  must have a proven track record in grant writing including  but not limited to local and state government grants, Federal funding  requests, capacity building  proposal and funding requests to private and public foundations. Previous experience in a similar donor funding organization will be an advantage.

5.) Position: Director of Management Support 

Responsibilities

• The Director of Management support services will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the financial, administrative, and  IT functions of the organization. The position will provide leadership and supervision for the  financial reporting  both internally and to donors/funders: staff supervision, capacity building, grant & budget management and relationship management.
• H/She will lead software initiatives to improve organizational reporting and will be responsible for implementation and execution of internal control environment to ensure protection  and accounting for all project assets.
•  The position also oversees the recruitment, hiring, management and training of human resources team, including  staff, consultants, contractors vendors, and volunteers. This is a collaborative role that will work cross-functionally with human resources, administration, finance, payroll, and IT to understand issues and then translate them to create real solutions that address current  and future needs.

Qualification

• Interested candidates must possess a minimum of  ACA/ACCA/ CPA or other  globally recognized professional accounting  qualification with eight years post qualification experience. MBA will be an added advantage.
• The ideal candidate must have demonstrated experience and success managing and leading technical and administrative teams in the implementation of large, multi-country, development and health programs in developing  country settings.

6.) Position:   Executive Director 

Responsibilities

• The Executive Director provides leadership, strategic/technical oversight and management to a multi-disciplinary team working to carry out a diverse range of health interventions to improve the general health and well-being of men, women and youth in Nigeria.
• S/he will lead in the design, implementation, monitoring  and evaluation of a variety of research, service delivery and capacity building  projects, including  HIV prevention and care strategies focusing  on vulnerable persons  and the general population. Working with partners the appointee will lead and direct the team to develop and manage high quality cost effective health programs which will achieve the expected outcomes and impact on the  organizational strategic plan and  contribute to national development goals.
• S/he oversees operations and  ensures strong  collaboration with Government, donors, partners and other stakeholders.

Qualification

• Interested candidates must have an MBBS and Master’s degree or its equivalent with a  minimum of eight  years technical and program development  experience  in managing, developing  and implementing  RH and  HIV/AIDS research and/or  service delivery interventions for internationally funded health programs. The  ideal candidate must possess a  clinical  understanding of HIV/AIDS research and/or service delivery care and treatment including  grants management  experience, leadership and team building.
• Strong collaborative management  and staff development and staff development skills are also essential in order to effectively manage and supervise a diverse range of technical staff.

General Requirement

• This position require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer applications and internet/Emails
• Significant amounts of travels are required for this position.

Terms of Employment:
The organization offers highly competitive salary packages for this position in the organization. However, appointments for this will be subject to a probationary period. Local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Deadline
31st October, 2010

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement as Microsoft word attachments to the specific emails indicated for each vacancy position (listed below) on or before 31st October, 2010.

Email: edorganisation@hotmail.com

- The subject of the  email should be the position title and the applicant’s full name e.g Accountant-Maria John
- Applications not sent in this format will Not be processed
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.