Finance & Business Development Training Officer at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) - Borno and Adamawa

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for:

Job Title: Finance & Business Development Training Officer

Location: Maiduguri - Borno and Mubi - Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (Livelihoods Intervention Project)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment (Temporary)
Duration: Six (6) Months

Summary of Position

• The Finance and Business Development Training Officer is tasked with the responsibility of enhancing the project’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to the livelihood intervention program as well as participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations livelihood intervention programs in accordance with the policies and procedures of the center.

Position Requirements

• BA/HND in Accounting, Economics with three years’ experience in similar position supporting micro and small businesses with start-up and marketing.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with corporate clients, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of securing fundraising or other revenue streams including pro-bono support
• Evidence of network building in a previous role
• Evidence of project or programme management in a previous role
• Results driven, dynamic, enterprising and flexible
• Polished communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated technical skills in coordination and development of activities related to cash transferring programming, micro-finance, credit unions and small business development
• Experience in project management including project planning and monitoring
• Experience with budget planning and expenditures monitoring
• Ability and proven experience in transferring knowledge and skills through formal and informal training of staff and volunteers and rural communities

Other requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Good understanding of the challenge and significance of building a new Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development center
• Should have the ability to interact effectively with staff and partners
• Dynamic and innovative personality.
• Experience living and working in northern Nigeria will be an advantage

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and References to: [email protected] 

Note

• The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please indicate duty station you prefer on your application
• This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.