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United Purpose is an international development organisation that supports communities living in poverty to secure prosperous, independent and sustainable futures. Our vision: a world where justice, dignity and respect prevail for all. Our purpose: to tackle poverty and inequality, by enabling people to improve their lives for the longer term.
Location: Based in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria. Regular travel to Ogun, Bauchi and Jigawa States is necessary. Travel to other parts of Nigeria and internationally may be required.
Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager
Responsible for: Communicating and liaising closely with United Purpose (UP) and SHF stakeholders on finance and administrations policies as necessary/ appropriate at State and LGA level
Background
United Purpose (UP) is an international development organisation that works to sustainably reduce poverty and improve the lives of some of the world's poorest communities. In Nigeria, UP has been working for almost two decades with local partners and rural communities to implement projects funded by international donors. Addressing areas of gender inequalities and rights abuses, improving sanitation and access to water, fostering accountability, preserving vital ecosystems, and developing sustainable development livelihoods.
In Nigeria, we partner with Federal, State and Local Governments, other civil society organisations, and communities to implement development interventions reaching thousands of rural people each year. Several funding partners currently fund the Nigeria Country Programme, including the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF – former WSSCC), the Unicef, the Welsh Government, etc.
United Purpose has been nominated SHF Primary Recipient in Nigeria for a three-year programme focused on the sanitation market in 3 states: Ogun, Bauchi and Jigawa. United Purpose is the consortium's lead, which regroups three other organisations.
The Officer is to support the programme team and provides technical assistance in overall LGA and non-state partner staff implementation on Finance and Administration and would work closely with the UP HQ Finance and Accounting Team IN Abuja.
Job Purpose
The project will take a market-based approach to increase access to improved sanitation, hygiene and MHH services, developing product solutions and strategies that are evidence-based and effective, to be demonstrated for scaling. It will work in ODF, and OD Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bauchi, Jigawa and Ogun states, developing and demonstrating context-specific approaches. It will incorporate global expertise on MBS and build the capacity of local NGOs. The program will define how MBS can effectively be combined with CLTS to move households directly from OD to durable, at least basic levels of service and test how OD communities can be raised on the sanitation ladder by MBS, reducing common risks of ODF slippage.
More information about the background, aims and objectives of the SHF are found here: https://www.shfund.org/
The Role
United Purpose (UP) is seeking a full-time State Finance and Administration Officer who will contribute to implementing activities for the project. This position will support the Country Finance and Administration Manager in effectively managing the project's finances (including budgets) ( State and LGA levels ) to ensure accuracy and deadlines are met.
They will be a reference point for financial and administrative matters in the State and LGA.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Experience
Skills
Desirable
What we offer
This position offers the opportunity to gain experience with an international NGO whilst receiving mentoring and learning on best practice global WASH approaches and issues. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package and, above all, a respectful and empowering working place.
Terms and Conditions
Salary and Benefits: An attractive package dependent on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.
Duration of contract: One year with a yearly renewal of contract subject to performance and continued availability of funds.
Send a CV and a cover letter to the following e-mail address: nigeria@united-purpose.org
E-mail title must be the Name of the role you are applying for and location (when applicable)..
In the cover letter, please ensure to explain the following:
The deadline for applications is 30th June 2022. You are recommended to apply early, as applications will be assessed as they are received.Only shortlistedcandidates will be contacted.
The expected start date is September 2022, depending on the donor’s decision.
United Purpose is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against applicants on the basis of Gender, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, religion or sexual orientation. United Purpose also has a Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy, which reflects our commitment to protecting the people with whom we work. All candidates will be expected to comply with this policy and its procedures.
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