Posted on Tue 05th May, 2020 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Kishimi Shelter and Care Foundation was established in May 2008 is a non-government, non-profitable organization, located in Gombe State.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Admin / Finance Assistant - on behalf of CSO Partner
Location: Gombe (Balanga LGA)
Estimated start date: As soon as possible
Donor: Save the Children International
Project Title: “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make Informed choices for their health (REACH) in Balanga LG.
Overview
This is a Save the Children International (SCI) Project funded by the Canadian government through the Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Kishimi shelter and care foundation (KSCF). Titled: “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make Informed choices for their health (REACH) in Balanga LGA, Gombe State. Save the Children (SC) has been working in Nigeria since 2001 and is a strong, recognized and respected voice for children’s rights. Our programs currently support health and nutrition, education, child protection, food security, livelihoods and social protection in both development and humanitarian contexts. In Nigeria, the project aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescent girls and boys (aged 10-19) in hard to reach, rural communities in Gombe, Zamfara and Katsina states.
To achieve these aims, the project has 3 broad objectives:
Improving access to high quality, gender- sensitive and adolescent- friendly SRH services for unmarried and married adolescent girls and boys;
Increasing the decision-making of married and unmarried adolescent girls about their own SRHR; and
Improving the integration of civil society contributions and evidence-based best practices in ASRHR policy design and implementation at local and state levels.
Scope of Role:
This is a partner staff role. The staff will be engaged and paid by SCI partners, and reports to the partner’s Project Team Lead in Gombe State.
Key Areas of Accountability:
Processes approval of supplier invoices and staff claims on the project
Responsible for all bank deposit and withdrawals including transfers
Maintain and issue receipts and cheques.
Make payment to vendors and meeting participants
Responsible for safe keep of financial files and records
Ensure prompt remittance of statutory deductions
Update the project fixed assets registered regularly
Prepare payment request and vouchers
Keep petty cash box and records
Arrange meeting/workshops in terms of logistics and administrative arrangement.
Responsible for handling any minor repairs in the project
Keep records of on project staff movement.
Perform any other finance/logistic and clerical duties
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in a relevant discipline (Accounting Business Administration or any, Social Sciences)
Candidates must have at least 1-2 years of progressive experience working in a similar position
Accounting professional qualification will be an added advantage
Knowledge and Skills:
Skills and experience conducting data verification, analysis, reporting and monitoring
Experience in transcribing audio data, and in data entry
Excellent IT skills
Good writing, editing, research, and presentation skills
Previous experience in facilitating trainings, workshops and events
Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
Competent and experienced in general office administration, coordination and logistics
Ability to lead on detailed logistical tasks such as those required for fieldwork or when organizing events
Excellent skills in oral and written communications both in English and Hausa languages
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are an advantage.
Application Closing Date
10th May, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements with their locations to: [email protected] and Copy: [email protected]
Note
All applicants must include the position title in the subject line
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
We are an equal employment opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply.