Sub Contract Associate at a Reputable Indigenous NGO

We are a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programe in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria. We currently require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic professional to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sub - Contract Associate

Location: Gombe

Responsibilities

• Incumbent identifies and conducts pre-award assessment of potential sub recipients for the state in collaboration with the Subcontracts Finance Manager and State team.
• Advise and train sub recipients on all applicable USG laws and regulations, funding agencies rules and regulations, terms and conditions of the subcontract.
• Ensure consistent application of organizational financial and administrative policies/standards as well as USG rules and regulations; develop systems and tools for sub recipients' financial management training staff in their use.
• Review all sub recipients reports and advance requests; facilitate sub recipients payments, and monitor their advances from source.
• Assist in execution of new subcontracts and subcontract close outs.
• Conduct financial monitoring including site visits and review of financial reports and their supporting documents.
• Review audit reports filed by sub recipients and corrective action taken by sub recipients in response to audit findings.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• First Degree in, Accounting, Finance or in related field.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar position in a CDC/USAID funded project.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Accept and discharge substantial responsibilities; prioritizes work assignments, meet tight deadlines, and exercise professional judgment.
• Good attention to details.

Requirements

• Candidate must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, computer application and Internet / Email.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Significant amounts of travel may be involved.
• Commitment to an understanding or organisation's vision, value and principles including rights - based /gender approaches would be expected.

Terms of Employment

• The organisation offers highly competitive salary package for this position.
• Appointment for this position will be subject to a probationary period; and local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and suitability statement as Microsoft Word attachments to: [email protected] The subject of email should be the Job Title and Location applied for and the applicant's full name, e.g Sub Contract Associate, Gombe State, Ayomitide Kelvin.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.