Consultant - Fiduciary Agent at the National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control and Hepatitis Programme (NASCP)

The National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control and Hepatitis Programme (NASCP) is a division of the Department of Public Health, in the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMH). The concept of NASCP and its mandate is to coordinate the formulation and effective implementation of the Nigeria government policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for the prevention of new HIV infections as well as improve on the existing treatment, care and support for those persons already infected and affected by the virus in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Consultant (HIV Drug Resistance Testing) - Fiduciary Agent

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Start Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 5 years

Background

• Engagement of a Fiduciary Agent to Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to determine the exposure to risk. We are implementing a CDC supported 5-year project to deliver client-centered high quality comprehensive HIV care and treatment and laboratory services to reach the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets and end AIDS by 2030.
• This project employs a patient-centered approach that integrates contextual health systems strengthening with comprehensive HIV care, including critical services mainstreamed towards those infected and affected by HIV.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to determine Programme exposure to risk. The risk assessment shall include, but not be limited to, addressing the following business objectives:
  • Identify and evaluate activities or actions that could create risk events, such as loss of funds or assets to fraud, waste or abuse;
  • Reimbursement Manipulation - Determine risk exposure and the current ability to detect provider manipulation of the reimbursement methodology;
  • Grant Funding Purpose - Determine system’s ability to ensure grant funds are not used for unintended purposes and also ability to track grant funding to sub-grantees, subcontractors and vendors if necessary
  • Develop a report of findings and recommend corrective actions based on the risk assessment conducted.
• Submit monthly reports detailing progress made towards implementation of corrective actions.
• Identify training needs of staff and create a plan of action meant to meet these needs.
• Work with the Grants Manager to submit reports to CDC on progress towards achieving program objectives outlined in the grant work plan on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Work with the Business Official and relevant PMT members to prepare all requests for advance payments from the Payment Management System (PMS). 
• Work with the Business Official to oversee the disbursement of funds drawn down from the PMS in accordance with grant guidelines.
• Work with the Business Official and relevant PMT members to develop/prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and facilitate timely submission of CDC requested reports.
• Ensure all financial activities are carried out using programme financial management system.
• Attend periodic review meetings which occur at least once a month.
• Conduct routine monitoring and support for continuous quality improvement of the financial management and business systems within programme to include financial controls, asset management, procurement and human resource management.
• Ensure pre-approval of transactions, payments, procurements and retirements of expenses are done in line with approved regulations including appropriate separation of duties.
• Work with the Business Official and the relevant PMT members to ensure an efficient cashflow management system to support program implementation and in line with the

Contracting & Accountability:

• The officer will be accountable to the National Coordinator reporting directly to the National Coordinator.

Deliverables

• Monthly fiduciary report.

Qualifications & Skills
The Fiscal Agent Key Official(s) will at a minimum possess the following qualifications, skills and professional experience:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Finance; Accounting with professional certifications such as ACCA/ICAN.
• 8 years experience working as a Finance or business systems professional
• Experience establishing financial management operations and conducting financial audits.
• Previous working experience with international donors, development agencies and/or Government of Nigeria.
• Proven leadership qualities and experience as Project Manager/Fiscal Agent
• Knowledge and experience of grants management, contract management and procurement procedures.
• Extensive experience and proficiency in the use of automated systems and accounting software applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and Power Point.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with stakeholders.

Renumeration
S/he will be paid competitive fees for the agreed duration based on qualification and experience.

Application Closing Date
Wednesday; 23rd November, 2022 (5.00pm) - Coordinated Universal Time.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a complete set of Request for technical and financial Proposal documents (hard copy) at the address below:
The  Assistant Director,
Edo House, 75 Ralph Shoidende Street,
Central Business District, Garki,
Abuja.
Or
Sent via email to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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Note

• The shortlisting of submission (s) received will be opened immediately after closing in the presence of representatives that choose to attend.
• Technical proposal should include:
  • A letter detailing the fiduciary agent’s understanding of the stated roles and objectives/scope of work, work plan which outlines the Fiduciary Agent’s intended strategy and procedures to be performed and timeline for activities requested
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• We shall verify any or all documents and claims made by applicants and will disqualify applicants with falsified documents and claims.
• If it is determined that submitted documents and claims have been falsified, the applicant may face prosecution in a court of Law.
• We shall not be held responsible for any disqualified proposal as a result of any omission or deletion relating to the submission guidelines.
• This advertisement shall not construe as a contract to any applicant, nor shall it entitle any Consultant submitting documents to claim any indemnity from us.
• We are not bound to shortlist any participant, and reserves the right to annul the engagement process at any time without incurring any liabilities or providing a reason.