Nigeria Education Crisis Response Project is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the below position:
Job Title: Finance and Grants Officer
Location: Gombe
Job Description
- The Finance & Grants Officer will work under the supervision of the Director of Finance and will advise and assist in the design, development, and implementation of identified grants.
- S/he will be responsible for understanding all aspects of each grant idea and the grants approved, including the narrative, financial, procurement and logistical aspects to insure database accuracy and integrity.
- The Finance & Grants Officer is responsible for managing overall accounting and financial control systems for the project and for ensuring that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place to meet generally recognized accounting standards.
- In addition, the Finance & Grants Officer will manage all bookkeeping, bank accounts and cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for effective and efficient implementation of project activities and support programs. This position will be based in Gombe.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent;
- Minimum of three years' experience working on accounting/financial management of development programs;
Financial management experience on USAID contracts/cooperative agreements, including USAID policy, procedural, and reporting requirements;
- Experience managing USAID-funded grants programs;
- Experience in field based accounting;
- Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational and leadership skills.
Application Closing Date
12th December, 2014.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their Resume and Cover letter to:
[email protected]
Note: On the subject line- indicate the job position you are applying for and the state. Please note only finalists will be contacted.