Vacancies: Safety and Logistics Officer, State Accountant
The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 5-year Aid Programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine immunization in four Northern Nigerian States. The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in selected Northern Nigerian States. This programme is funded by the Norwegian Government in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners
International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria.
The joint programme collaborates with stakeholders in the health sector as well as civil societies to provide quantifiable improvements to the PHC systems in Northern Nigeria. PRRINN-MNCH is managed by a team of internationally recruited professionals. Its programme activities are carried out in Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with coordination from the programme head office in Kano. The programme seeks to recruit qualified professionals to fill the vacant positions as identified below:
Position: Safety and Logistics Officer: Abuja, Yobe, Zamfara
The Safety and Logistics Officer (SLO) will be based in each of the
Programme offices. This officer will report directly to the State Team
Managers in coordinating general programme logistics in the state and to the Chief Safety and Logistics Manager on general state safety, logistics, coordination and management. The SLO will maintain close relationships with security operatives in the State and LGAs; coordinate logistics activities; including travel arrangements, hotel reservations, booking of venues for workshops, airport pick-ups and provide detailed updates on on-going and proposed programme activities in the state as well as weekly and monthly comprehensive security reports to the Chief Safety and Logistics Manager.
Qualification:
- Interested candidate(s) must hold a degree in Management, Logistics or other related disciplines.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is required for this position.
- A good knowledge of the Northern region and ability to communicate fluently in Hausa language is essential for this position.
- S/he must have good management, interpersonal and coordination skills.
- Previous experience in a similar role is mandatory for this position.
Position: State Accountant: Yobe
The State Accountant will provide financial and accounting support to the office at the State levels. S/he will report directly to the State Team Manager on costing and disbursement of funds for programme activities; and to the finance and Admin Manager for general coordination of programme funds from the states. This officer will operate an effective cash management system, manage and monitor all office running costs including petty cash disbursements and prepare monthly and annual financial reports to the STM.
Qualification:
- Interested candidates must have a minimum of a first degree or Its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or any related disciplines.
- 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.
- S/he must have good communication and inter-personal skills. Previous experience in a similar role and in a donor funded environment will be an added advantage.
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should submit an 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 Friday, 8th March, 2013. Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
