Finance and Grant Specialist at Nuru Nigeria

Nuru Nigeria - Founded by a former US Marine, formed at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and fueled by angel investors from Silicon Valley. Nuru Nigeria is a locally Led NGO with affiliates in the US, Kenya, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso. Nuru equips local leaders with tools and knowledge to lead their communities out of extreme poverty by integrating impact programs that address the most prevalent and fundamental challenges of extreme poverty around four areas of need: Hunger, Inability to Cope with Financial Shocks, Preventable Disease and Death, Lack of Access to Quality Education for Children. Nuru Nigeria design training-based poverty solutions that promote self-reliance and service-mindedness to enable local leaders to continue scaling impact long after Nuru Nigeria staff has exited the project.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Grant Specialist

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• The Finance and Grant Specialist (FGS) will lead the finance team at Nuru Nigeria, ensuring all financial activities align with organisational goals and donor requirements.
• The FGS will be responsible for managing grants, ensuring compliance with grant agreements, overseeing budgeting processes, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in grant management and financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Oversee and manage the organization’s financial operations.
• Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational and project goals.
• Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting.

Grant Management:

• Lead proposal budgeting process and support grant application process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and donor requirements.
• Prepare and submit financial reports to donors as required by grant agreements.
• Maintain comprehensive grant records and documentation.
• Compliance and Reporting:
  • Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and donor regulations.
  • Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Provide regular updates to the Managing Director and the Strategic Leadership Team on financial status and grant compliance.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate training and capacity-building activities for staff to enhance financial management skills.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan.
  • Support in Identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities to support Nuru Nigeria’s mission.
  • Collaborate with program teams to ensure financial sustainability and effectiveness of projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent Nuru Nigeria in financial and grant-related meetings and forums.
  • Communicate financial and grant-related information clearly and effectively to stakeholders.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other related field. A Master's Degree is preferred.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ANAN, ACCA or equivalent) is a mandatory requirement.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management and grant administration, preferably in the non-profit sector.
  • With five years of experience in a managerial role
  • Experience managing USAID, GIZ, EU, BMZ, and other institutional donors and foundations is required.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Attributes:

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2024.