USAID (State2State) Activity - Public Sector Audit Consultant - STTA at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.

Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: USAID (State2State) Activity - Public Sector Audit Consultant - STTA

Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Preliminary and introductory engagement and meeting with State2State Adamawa team, Officials of Offices of the State and LG Auditor General
• Desk review, collection and review of Audit Laws, Manuals, and other documents; completion of templates and data collection tools
• Review, revision and submission of Adamawa External Audit Manual and preparation of checklists/tools/templates / SOPs for the Offices of the State and LG Auditor-General that will help to enhance and standardize audit practices
• Validation of reviewed and revised External Audit Manual and checklists
• Training State Officials on the reviewed/revised Manual and checklists

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Public Finance Management, etc.
• Residence in, or experience working in Adamawa State;
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in Public Financial Management (PFM), audit, budgeting, policy and governance;
• Experience working with counterparts at the state government level and understanding of local governance issues related to Public Financial Management, audit, budgeting, and resource allocation required;
• Previous experience working with government officials or in government offices preferred;
• Experience with the use of training the trainers (TOT) methodology;
• Experience with USAID or other donor-funded projects focused on governance, public finance management, education, health, or WASH preferred;
• Fluency in English and a relevant local language preferred.
• Membership in professional bodies such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, etc. is an added advantage
• Demonstrated effective training, capacity building and coaching skills, networking, interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills;
• Strong skill set in reporting, monitoring, and evaluation;
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft Office).

Application Closing Date
6th February, 2024.