Finance/Admin Officers, Capacity Development and Knowledge Sharing Specialist at Pact Nigeria

Vacancies: Finance/Admin Officers, Capacity Development and Knowledge Sharing Specialist

Pact Nigeria, located in Abuja, is the Nigerian Country office of Pact, which is an independent International non-profit Organization headquartered in Washington, DC, USA. Pact’s vision is “a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take own­ership over their future”, Its mission is to “enable systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and trans­forming markets into a force for development.

 

Pact Nigeria is currently expanding its program portfolio and seeks highly expe­rienced and qualified candidates to fill the above mentioned positions within the shortest possible time.

 

Position: Finance/Admin Officers (III Positions)

Locations: Enugu, Ekiti and Rivers States

 

Overall Job Function:

The Finance Officer plays a critical role in pact’s financial management.  With a large number of procurements and grants to local organizations, Pact’s account­ing practices, oversight, and financial support of its local partners is a central to effective programming.

 

The Finance Officer at this level is expected to perform all duties listed below.

• Performs general ledger maintenance and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, including sub-grants and sub-awards;
• Develops monthly and quarterly financial reports for the review/approval of the Snr. finance Officer
• Prepare and follow up with transactions to ensure that payments are accu­rately captured, timely and complete;
• Reviews procurement and payment documents ensuring appropriate cost coding and accuracy;
• Ensures  timely payments to vendors and other project related expenses such as telephone travel etc.
• Carries out banking transactions /reconciliations, ensuring appropriate and accurate capturing in accounting system;
• Reviews sub-grant and sub-award financial reports, taking initiative to resolve problems in accordance with policies and program objectives;
• Provide general orientation and support to sub-grantees on financial reporting,
• Follow-up with 3rd part transactions, ensuring that all related documenta­tion are submitted such as TA for sub-awards, deposit slips are properly filed etc.
• Payroll preparation;
• Knowledgeable  in use  of accounting soft ware like QuickBooks and serenics;
• Performs other related duties  as  assigned;

 

Qualification

• Applicants should have minimum B.Sc. in Accounting or its equivalent is required. Chartered accountant qualifications a plus.
• Must also have at least three years experience as an accountant. Experience with accounting standards/practices of international organiza­tion a strong plus.
• Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems (QuickBooks and serenics), including payrolling  required.
• Also must have knowledge of internal control systems and financial audit processes.
• Advanced use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point and MS Publisher

 

 

Position: Capacity Development and Knowledge Sharing Specialist

Location: Abuja

Overall Job Function

The Capacity Development Specialist will implement and oversee all Capacity Development aspects of Pact Nigeria’s REACH Program, as well as contribute to designing and implementing knowledge systems, He/she will collaboratively provide ongoing training and mentoring to sub grantees, and work to imbed knowledge sharing into the culture and programs of Pact Nigeria, in order to improve the organizational effectiveness of partners.

 

As a part of a REACH Nigeria team the Capacity Development Specialist (CDS) plays a major role in the capacity development of staff and civil  society partners. This involves providing technical and financial management, and program and organisational support through mentoring, coaching and/or training and work­shops, in accordance with the OCAT and to meet identified, agreed needs. The Capacity Development Specialist is expected to have extensive expertise in organisational development and a strong track record in successfully applying a servant leadership approach to capacity development and a strong  track record in successfully applying  a servant  leadership approach to capacity development.

 

Key Responsibilities will include

• Work with REACH team to identify ready partners and facilitate the devel­opment and maintenance of long term relationships with partner organization(s) as assigned
• Mentor REACH staff to build their knowledge, skills and confidence in assessing and identifying the support required and desired by partners and developing appropriate capacity development strategies to deliver that sup­port,
• Develop and implement an annual capacity development plan with each sub-grantee Work with REACH program managers to develop and deliver the approach and methodology for working with partners.
• Facilitate the ongoing learning of REACH staff to continually refine and evolve the OCAT, PCAT and MCAT approach to capacity development as partner needs change and our understanding of the focal context changes.
• Work closely with Chief of Party to ensure that REACH Nigeria program is working in accordance with agreement
• Provide regular reports of activities conducted in support of staff and part­ners
• Facilitate the development and review of programme strategy and work plan.
• Lead in the development of program policies/guidelines  and tools for work­ing with partners and civil society.
• Ensure that the documentation of the partnership program, in compliance with Pact approach to knowledge management is completed on a timely basis
• Keep up-to-date with new tools, best practices and international and nation­al policies on organisational development capacity development, civil soci­ety and other relevant issues
• Facilitate REACH team meetings and conduct workshops
• Actively reflect and learn with the team and ensure learning is integrated into Pacts capacity development approach,
• Identify ways to inspire and encourage staff to continue on their own team­ing journey and ensure that a positive learning environment within REACH and its partners is cultivated and maintained
• Maintain an active and up to date professional development plan for per­sonal capacity development and continually develop and refine own skills and approaches to coaching and mentoring as new methodologies emerge
• Production of the REACH monthly newsletter.
• Perform other duties as requested

 

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Applicants should have  Master’s degree in a relevant field of study
• Understanding of the contemporary socio-political context of Nigeria
• Excellent understanding of the theory and practices of institutional develop­ment and capacity development and learning.
• Understanding of strength based participatory methodologies and theories, principles of relationship management and the formation of partnerships and proven track record in implementing these approaches

 

Skill and Experience

• Practical experience of organisational management including supervision of staff
• Extensive experience working in a development context
• Expertise in at least three of the following areas: monitoring and evalua­tion  governance, training and education, strategic planning, program development, program management, financial management, donor man-lament proposal writing and fundraising , rights based approaches, human resource management, knowledge management or similar
• Proven capacity to successfully manage complex and diverse partnerships across diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent facilitation skills, mentoring, coaching and training skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills including capacity to develop and promote shared values, a common perspective, respect, trust and humility
• Good capacity for effective communication and ability to build a common language with diverse stakeholder groups
• Project management skills, including excellent planning, monitoring and evaluation skills.

 

Attitudes and Values

• Humility
• Curiosity and zeal to learn and share learning with others
• Demonstrated commitment to peace and a vibrant civil society
• Positive, able to engender support
• Highly self-directed and proactively seeks out opportunities
• Flexible and adaptable
• Patience and persistence to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Commitment to reflection and personal/ professional growth
• High standards of professionalism
• Commitment to teamwork
• Honesty and integrity
• Willingness to actively support democratic participation and an active  engaged civil society

 

Supervision:

The Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing Special report to the Chief of

Party for the REACH Nigeria Program

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume/CV and cover letter on their suitability to: pactnigeriainfo@pactworld.org on or before 27^th April, 2012

 

All CVs/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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Salary will be based on expe­rience.