Vacancies: HR Advisor (Abuja), Finance Associate (Abuja),
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV?AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001. we have worked closely with key stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, university teaching hospitals and other non-governmental organisations to fight the HIV scourge.
APIN’s goal is not just to contribute to the reduction of the rate of growth of the HIV epidemic in Nigeria, but also to the ultimate reversal of its course Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities currently span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan.
We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the following roles in our Abuja and Lagos Offices;
Position: HR Advisor (Abuja)
Job Responsibilities
The job holder will have responsibility for providing a wide range of support in the human resource and organizational development functions
- Support and monitor the implementation of organizational effectiveness initiatives and render report on progress being made
- Actively support change management programmes and activities
- Work closely with the Human Resource & Benefits Manager to monitor and benchmark HR systems and practices in peer organizations and report new practices for possible adoption
- Monitor adherence to personnel policies and code of conduct and render periodic reports on the level of compliance
- Support the development and alignment of performance management prograrnme with the key organizational goals
- Provide necessary assistance and make contributions to the planning and implementation of HR improvement and other related projects, including the employee performance management system.
Qualifications and Experience
A first degree in the Social Sciences, the Humanities or any other relevant first and membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM); at least four (4) years cognate experience, preferably in the development sector
Technical and behavioural Competencies
- Ability to use own initiative
- Report writing skill
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of HR best practices
- Basic knowledge of the Nigerian Labour Law
- Good Oral and written communication skills
- Computer literacy/skills m usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word. Excel. PowerPoint. Internet browsing, emailing. etc.)
Position: Finance Associate (Abuja)
Job Responsibilities
- The position holder will be solely responsible for overseeing and reviewing the financial activities of NGOs and CBOs as partners of APIN, for the management of petty cash and some banking activities as the need arises.
- Collate and review financial reports from program partners (CBOs and FBOs)
- Post financial reports to QuickBooks
- Prepare reimbursement schedules to partners
- Manage the office petty cash’
- Carry out reconciliation of site advances account
Qualifications and Experience
Candidate must possess a B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, with a minimum of 3 years cognate experience in a donor funded program
Technical and behavioural Competencies
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to use Quickbooks Accounting software
- Mastery of rudiments of accounting
- Eyes for details
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word. Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc)
Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng to apply by completing an online application form. They should also upload their CV. which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position, and addressing the person specifications listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name. All applications must be submitted online on or before February 14th, 2012. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the position are therefore encouraged to apply.
