Vacancies: Accounts Assistants, National Logistics and Admin Officer (NLAO)
In a UK Donor Funded Health Programme
The Women for Health programme (W4H) is a DFID – funded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of health female workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women. The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. W4H is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano; we seek to engage qualified persons to fill the following positions.
Position: Accounts Assistants
Required No: 2
Location: States
The Accounts Assistants will be located in each of the five programme states providing financial management and accounting support at the state. S/he will work with the State Manager for costing and disbursement of funds and the Finance and Admin Manager and National Accountant for general coordination of programme funds from the states. S/he will operate an effective cash management system, maintain good records of all accounting books and prepare periodic financial reports to the programme head office. The ideal candidate will coordinate all office running costs including petty cash disbursements as well as management of all payment to Consultants.
Qualification:
- The ideal candidate must have a minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Auditing or any related discipline.
- S/he must have a minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in accounting or auditing in any organization.
- A strong knowledge and hands-on use of Microsoft spreadsheet (Ms Excel) and other computerized accounting soft-wares is essential for this position.
- The ideal candidate must have good inter-personal and communication skills.
- Previous experience in a similar donor-funding environment will be an added advantage.
Position: National Logistics and Admin Officer (NLAO)
Location: Kano
This position will be responsible for admin and logistics duties such as enforcing policies and procedures in the office, planning, organizing venues for workshops or seminars including overseeing suppliers and service providers as well as the maintenance and effective utilization of programme vehicles and all office assets. S/he will organize prompt hotel bookings and reservations for visiting Consultants and Partners; as well as maintain a register of service providers, such as; car hire services, hotels, embassies, etc. The ideal candidate will ensure all office equipment is functional, well maintained and always in good condition and also provide support in planning the daily and weekly itinerary for programme drivers including overseeing driver’s log-books.
Qualification:
- Candidates must have a graduate degree in Business Administration, Social or Management Sciences
- With a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- S/he must have a good knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools particularly MS Word and Excel.
- The ideal candidate must have good negotiation, organization, delegation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- A basic knowledge in accounting is essential for this position.
- Past experience in a similar environment is desirable.
Terms of Employment:
These appointments will be for a contract term of up to five (5) years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
Method of Application;
Interested candidates should submit their application and updated CVs to include contact mobile numbers and email address through the link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net. Closing date for submission of applications is Tuesday, 20th November, 2012.
Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
