Finance Officer at One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI)

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.

Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Adamawa
Job type: Contract

Job Description

• Processes financial transactions, maintains accurate records, and supports budget tracking, reporting, and compliance activities under the supervision of the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payments, receipts, and journal entries in the accounting system.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, petty cash reconciliations, and variance reports.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial files, vouchers, and supporting documents.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist in budget monitoring by tracking expenditures against approved budgets.
• Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and donor guidelines.
• Liaise with banks, vendors, and staff on financial matters.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 1–3 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial administration.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of NGO financial management and donor reporting requirements is an advantage.
• Commitment of 3–6 months minimum.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Candidates should attach the following complete application package in their application form: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter