Finance & Business Development Training Officer at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Maiduguri - Borno and Mubi - Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (Livelihoods Intervention Project)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment (Temporary)
Duration: Six (6) Months

Summary of Position

• The Finance and Business Development Training Officer is tasked with the responsibility of enhancing the project’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to the livelihood intervention program as well as participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations livelihood intervention programs in accordance with the policies and procedures of the center.

Position Requirements

• BA/HND in Accounting, Economics with three years’ experience in similar position supporting micro and small businesses with start-up and marketing.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with corporate clients, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of securing fundraising or other revenue streams including pro-bono support
• Evidence of network building in a previous role
• Evidence of project or programme management in a previous role
• Results driven, dynamic, enterprising and flexible
• Polished communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated technical skills in coordination and development of activities related to cash transferring programming, micro-finance, credit unions and small business development
• Experience in project management including project planning and monitoring
• Experience with budget planning and expenditures monitoring
• Ability and proven experience in transferring knowledge and skills through formal and informal training of staff and volunteers and rural communities

Other requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Good understanding of the challenge and significance of building a new Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development center
• Should have the ability to interact effectively with staff and partners
• Dynamic and innovative personality.
• Experience living and working in northern Nigeria will be an advantage

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.