Oxfam Novib Vacancies: Finance & Support Manager and Administrative Officer (and bookkeeper/accountant)

Oxfam Novib is an international nonprofit organization committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that once given the chance to do so people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own. To do this, we work with local organizations, build their capacity and provide strategic funding to local projects in developing countries. We also lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and campaign to involve men and women also in our work. Oxfam Novib/Netherlands works together with other Oxfam affiliates under Single Management Structure (SMS) to increase our impact on development issues.

Oxfam Novib seeks to fill the following full time positions for its Abuja, Nigeria Office:


1. Finance & Support Manager
Start date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities:

• The Finance & Support Manager is responsible for the financial, administrative and office management of the country office for Nigeria.
• Also he/she ensures the compliance of financial and administrative procedures with the standards as set by Oxfam (Novib) and external donors.
• The Finance & Support manager reports to the Country Director Oxfam in Nigeria and is expected to provide strategic support, working closely with Oxfam GB to deliver quality finance and administrative operations effectively, efficiently, transparent and accountable.

Qualifications:

• A (bachelor) degree in finance and administration or its equivalent;
• 5 years of relevant work experience in a senior financial management position within an international context; 
• Extensive knowledge of financial and administrative systems;
• At least 5 years experience in managing a multi-cultural team;
• Experience in IT, HR, procurement and logistics;
• Proven experience in systems design and set ups & improvement, internal audits;
• Excellent command of Excel, Word and other Office tools;
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team;
• Proven experience in managing projects funded by international / external donors;
• Excellent coaching skills to support own staff as well as local partners;
• Proven decision-making skills based on sound judgement based on technical and managerial experience, and able to judge independently;
• Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of actors ( from local partners to local administration and tax officers);
• Excellent communications skills in English.

2. Administrative Officer (and bookkeeper/accountant)
Start date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities:

• The Administrative Officer is responsible for organizing and maintaining the administrative services for the country office (both internal and with regards to projects) and
• for ensuring that it is efficient and effective according to set standards and procedures. T
• he Administrative Officer reports to the Associate Country Director.

Qualifications:

• A degree in financial administration on bachelor level;
• 5 years of relevant work experience in a financial & administrative position, including financial planning, budgeting and coordinating audits;
• Proven experience in financial, salary and project administration;
• Proven experience in procurement and logistics processes;
• Excellent social skills and you are a team worker; you are pro-active and have a willingness to learn; able to communicate with external stakeholders (partner organizations).
• Extensive knowledge of financial and administrative systems;
• Excellent communications skills in English.

For a detailed job description and requirements for both positions please Click Here

Application Closing Date
7th September, 2012

Method of Application
If you are interested in this position please send a motivational letter and curriculum vitae in English to:
jobs-nigeria@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of The Recruiter, Shabinah Asgarali, no later than the application closing date.

For the Finance and Support Manager include reference number 5-155 in your application
For the Administrative Officer (and bookkeeper/accountant) position include reference number 5-156 in your
application.

Further enquires on the position can be sent to Joop Peerboom, Senior Finance Officer,
joop.peerboom@oxfamnovib.nl