Vacancies: Documentation Officer, Sub-Recipient Support Accountant
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health, Care and Treatment of HI V/ AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. We seek applications from qualified applicants for the following positions in Abuja:
Position: Documentation Officer
Reporting to: Director of Programmes
Specific Job/Responsibilities:
- To project the image of the organization and implemented projects as well as manage the development of ARFH’s website. e-bulletin and online learning community, ensuring that activities delivered on schedule and to budget
- To research, write, commission, edit and publish accurate and effective online project achievement content; ensuring that online content meets high editorial standards.
- To work with stakeholder, program and M &E teams to explore potentials donor’s success stories, disseminate lessons learnt, success stories and best practices.
- To work with media to make visible the donors’ projects in the country, and contribute to the development of tools. IEC materials and public relations as appropriate.
- To improve documentation, and serves as the contact person with the Media officials.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a University degree in any of the following related field: Mass Communication, Journalism, Computer sciences, Social Sciences, etc.
- A master’s degree in communication arts will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar position on projects focusing on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria or related fields; and working experience with Global Fund, USAID or, any other donor funded programs is desirable.
- Publishing skills and website management is also strongly required.
Position: Sub-Recipient Support Accountant
Reporting to: Director, Finance & Admin
Specific Job/Responsibilities:
- To build the capacity of Sub-recipients (SRs’) to manage the high volume of their financial transactions and grant amount, the SRs Support Accountant will serve as the focal person to oversee and monitor all funds disbursed to SRs for project implementation. Specific duties include:
- Work closely with ARFH program and other finance teams, and sub-recipients (SRs) to ensure smooth operation and effective grant’s fund management by the SRs.
- Provide guidance to SRs’ Accounting Teams in the effective management of the project assets to achieve its specified objectives.
- Support in preparation/review of the fund request by the SRs to ensure reasonability and compliance with approved budgets.
- Review retirement documents and follow up on all outstanding advances with SRs staff and partners at Federal, State and Local communities, to ensure timely and proper retirements.
- Review SRs monthly transactions including cash book and bank reconciliation, and track each SR’s budget and expenditure, and variance analysis report
- Support SRs and ensure that both internal and external auditors’ findings and recommendations are followed up and addressed appropriately and timely,
Qualifications:
- Candidate must be a chartered accountant (ACA or ACCA) with First degree/HND in Accounting or other related social science courses. Also required is a minimum of five years working experience, excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- She/he must be computer literate (MS word, Excel and QuickBooks). Familiarity with NGOs’ procedures is a must, while relevant higher degree will enhance applicant’s chances.
How to Apply:
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to programs@arfh-ng.org on or before 11th April 2013. Application that fail to comply with the above instructions will be disqualified which only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
