Save the Children Nigeria is the world’s leading independent organization for children, creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children is now looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.
Job Title: Awards Officer
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- To ensure the maintenance and administration of a robust and an effective awards management system for the Child Development Grant Programme (CDGP) that is compliant to SC award management systems and guidelines and meets DFID requirements.
- Maintenance of an effective and efficient CDGP award filing system in accordance with SC award checklist and ensuring CDGP information is updated and monitored on the SC Award Management System (AMS).
- Support in preparation of draft financial reports to DFID and sending to Award Manager before submission to National Programme Manager (NPM).
- Dissemination of information/correspondence regarding CDGP and other awards as instructed by the Award Manager.
- Following up reports and other requests with project staff and field teams and developing a system to ensure that team members understand and meet upcoming deadlines and assist in the preparation of income claims from DFID.
Qualification:
- A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognised professional certificate in accounting - Part II ACA, ACMA, ACCA;
- Experience of managing institutional donor contracts such as DFID, EC, ECHO, USAID
- Proven experience in strategic financial management and producing appropriate management information to support strategy development and decision-making by management;
- Proven analytical skills and ability to translate analysis into appropriate, feasible and practical implementation plans and goals.
Application Closing Date
30th April 2013
Method of Application
Interested candidates should kindly send C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to:
[email protected] ; state the position and location in the subject field.
Our selection processes reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face