Fiduciary Agent at National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control and Hepatitis Programme (NASCP)

Background

• Engagement of a Fiduciary Agent to Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to determine the exposure to risk. We are implementing a CDC supported 5-year project to deliver client-centered high quality comprehensive HIV care and treatment and laboratory services to reach the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets and end AIDS by 2030.
• This project employs a patient-centered approach that integrates contextual health systems strengthening with comprehensive HIV care, including critical services mainstreamed towards those infected and affected by HIV.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to determine Programme exposure to risk. The risk assessment shall include, but not be limited to, addressing the following business objectives:
  • Identify and evaluate activities or actions that could create risk events, such as loss of funds or assets to fraud, waste or abuse;
  • Reimbursement Manipulation - Determine risk exposure and the current ability to detect provider manipulation of the reimbursement methodology;
  • Grant Funding Purpose - Determine system’s ability to ensure grant funds are not used for unintended purposes and also ability to track grant funding to sub-grantees, subcontractors and vendors if necessary
  • Develop a report of findings and recommend corrective actions based on the risk assessment conducted.
• Submit monthly reports detailing progress made towards implementation of corrective actions.
• Identify training needs of staff and create a plan of action meant to meet these needs.
• Work with the Grants Manager to submit reports to CDC on progress towards achieving program objectives outlined in the grant work plan on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Work with the Business Official and relevant PMT members to prepare all requests for advance payments from the Payment Management System (PMS). 
• Work with the Business Official to oversee the disbursement of funds drawn down from the PMS in accordance with grant guidelines.
• Work with the Business Official and relevant PMT members to develop/prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and facilitate timely submission of CDC requested reports.
• Ensure all financial activities are carried out using programme financial management system.
• Attend periodic review meetings which occur at least once a month.
• Conduct routine monitoring and support for continuous quality improvement of the financial management and business systems within programme to include financial controls, asset management, procurement and human resource management.
• Ensure pre-approval of transactions, payments, procurements and retirements of expenses are done in line with approved regulations including appropriate separation of duties.
• Work with the Business Official and the relevant PMT members to ensure an efficient cashflow management system to support program implementation and in line with the

Contracting & Accountability:

• The officer will be accountable to the National Coordinator reporting directly to the National Coordinator.

Qualifications & Skills
The Fiscal Agent Key Official(s) will at a minimum possess the following qualifications, skills and professional experience:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Finance; Accounting with professional certifications such as ACCA/ICAN.
• 8 years experience working as a Finance or business systems professional
• Experience establishing financial management operations and conducting financial audits.
• Previous working experience with international donors, development agencies and/or Government of Nigeria.
• Proven leadership qualities and experience as Project Manager/Fiscal Agent
• Knowledge and experience of grants management, contract management and procurement procedures.
• Extensive experience and proficiency in the use of automated systems and accounting software applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and Power Point.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with stakeholders.

Deliverables:

• Monthly fiduciary report.

Renumeration
S/he will be paid competitive fees for the agreed duration based on qualification and experience.