Vacancies: State Accountant, Safety and Logistics Officers, State Administrative Officer
The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Initiative is a 5-year old 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 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: State Accountant: Katsina
The ideal candidate will provide financial and accounting support to the office at the State levels. S/he will report directly to the State Team Manager for 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 person 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:
- Candidates applying for this job 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 skills. Previous experience in a similar role and in a donor funded environment will be an added advantage.
Position: Safety and Logistics Officers (3Nos): States
The Safety and Logistics Officers (SLOs) will be based in each of these programme operating states: Katsina, Jigawa and Yobe. This person will report directly to the State Team Managers in coordinating general programme logistics in the states and to the Chief Safety and Logistics Manager on general safety and logistics 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 states as well as weekly and monthly comprehensive security reports to the Chief Safety and Logistics Manager.
Qualification:
- 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 Administrative Officer: Zamfara & Yobe
The State Administrative Officer will carry out full range clerical duties in the state offices. S/he will be responsible for maintaining an effective and efficient workflow of the office through the enforcement of the administrative policies and procedures in the office. In addition to that, s/he will oversee a maintenance system for all office equipment ensuring that they are always functional and in good working condition. Overseeing suppliers and service provider’s supplies inventory and proper maintenance of all IT equipment and computer network is also a fundamental role to this position.
Qualification:
- A degree in Business Administration or any discipline in Social or Management Sciences with at least three (3) years’ experience in a similar role is a mandatory for this position; s/he must be proficient in computer and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate in Hausa is essential.
Terms of Employment:
These appointments will be for a short term contract up to six months. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
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.gridconsultinh.net Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 2nd November, 2012 Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
