Vacancies: Finance and Administration Manager (Abuja), Grants Manager (Abuja)
Pact is an independent international non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, USA with offices in Nigeria as well as other countries. Pact Nigeria is currently expanding its program portfolio and seeks highly experience and qualified candidates to fill the opened position below. The position is contingent upon funding.
Open to: All qualified candidates
Opening Date: October 30th, 2012
Closing Date: November 5th, 2012
Work Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Locations: Abuja & Bayelsa
Positions: Finance and Administration Manager (Abuja)
Responsibility:
Pact seeks Finance and Administration Manager for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen civil society. The Finance and Administration Manager (F&AM) is responsible for the overall administration and financial management and reporting for the project.
Minimum Qualification:
- Minimum of a University degree in Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Business Administration options or equivalent and an ACA/ACCA/CPA or other recognized professional accounting qualification.
- At least six years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting, Auditing or Financial Business Management (or equivalent).
- At least 3 years post qualification experience as an auditor with a recognized public or private firm or as a senior finance manager with a reputable NGO or donor agency is desirable.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology (private sector, governmental, and non-profit)
- And an ability to understand accounting practices and procedures; to analyze data,
- Experience in USAID contracting as well as Grants under contracts experience is required.
Positions: Grants Manager (Abuja)
Responsibility:
Pact seeks a Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen civil society. This position provides overall leadership and oversight for all aspects related to grants and contracts.
Minimum Qualification:
- BA and at least 5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent)
- Experience in a similar role managing grants design and administration and managing and overseeing distribution of grants and contracts.
- A grant under contract experience is required.
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations as related to contracts and cooperative agreements; working knowledge of OMB Circulars
- Experience assessing the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations through financial statements, audits, and other documentation presented in a proposal or in support of an award.
Applying for the Jobs:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume/CV and cover letter on their suitability to: pactnigeriainfo@pactworld.org. The deadline for submission is close of business on Monday November 5th, 2012. All CV’s/resume/applications MUST be in either word format or PDF. Applicants MUST indicate the position applying for on the SUBJECT of the mail.
Note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Salary will be based on experience.
