Job Vacancies at Action Against Hunger

Job Description

• We are is looking to fill the role of the Capital Finance Officer who will be responsible to provide support to the mission financial plan updating and management to achieve mission overall budget management strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate the Summary of All Costs in Euro Currency for Budget Follow Up preparation twice a month;
• Review balances on the Financial Plan and proposes ways of reducing risk to the Finance Specialist.
• Check that the monthly timesheet budget allocation on the online timesheet platform aligns with the forecast.
• Follow-up with the HR department and respective managers on any wrong budget allocations on the online timesheet platform.
• Generate the Summary of All Costs in Euro Currency for proposal budget preparation;
• Assist in preparing budget proposals
• Supervise the Capital Finance Assistants and ensure proper verification of documents being checked.
• Encourage collaboration between the assistants and the different departments e.g. internal audit, logistics, and HR to ensure compliance.

Position Requirements

• A University Degree / HND qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related Business Management field is required;
• A relevant professional membership (ACCA, ICAN) is an added advantage;
• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Accountancy and Finance;
• Exceptional organization and planning skills, ability to manage and follow work plans;
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, be a team player;
• Able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistic, and team needs;
• Champion of ACF Charter values of: Professionalism, Transparency, Neutrality, Access to Victims and  Non-Discrimination;
• Previous ACF experience, previous INGO experience;
• Experience with donor-funded programs;
• Experience supervising others.

Starting Basic Salary
N281,063 per month (excluding other benefits).

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Job Description

• We are currently looking to fill the role of Nutrition and Health Programme Manager who will be responsible for the overall management including personnel, Budget, Logistics and work plans management of Health and Nutrition project implemented in Borno state (Jere, Maiduguri, Monguno and Konduga LGAs).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Action against Hunger, country and international standards;
• In collaboration with the Nutrition and Health HOD, support the development of strategies addressing the problems linked to poor health and malnutrition in the Northeast region;
• In collaboration with Nutrition and Health HOD/DHOD ensure continued review of remote management strategy based on the evolving context, work closely with relevant Government agencies to ensure quality in implementation of remotely managed programs;
• Support the Institutional Capacity Building Engagement DPM on identification of gap for health facilities using HSS lens and planning improvement plans based HSS components;
• Monitoring the budget and targets achieved with reference to the project proposal, and making any necessary adjustments in consultation with the Finance Manager in the base and the Area Coordinator;
• Contribute monthly budget forecast and budget review including monthly BFU review;
• Sharing information on a regular basis with the Area Coordinator and the Program Managers in charge of Mental Health and Care Practices, Food Security and Livelihood and Water Sanitation and Hygiene in order to promote the development of an integrated approach;
• Representing nutritional and health issues at the level of the programme and the geographical area of intervention in the state and LGA coordination meetings, meetings with the authorities and visits by funding bodies and partners;
• Ensuring that the relationship established with partners respects the principles and values of  Action against Hunger partnership policy (currently being developed: trust, respect, common purpose, complementarity, transparency, mutual dependency and shared learning...);
• Prepares and share for technical review monthly activity progress report (APR) both qualitative and quantitative using AAH standard APR templates validated by Nutrition and Health HoD/DHoD and MEAL team, this should also integrate all indicators to be reported to donors.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health or other relevant qualifications with experience in Public Heath and Nutrition Programming;
• Have better understanding of health system strengthening and familiar with government health initiatives primary health care under one roof and the pillars, CHIPS programming, task shifting and task sharing policies, drug revolving funds and others;
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions;
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment;
• Three years relevant work experience in a similar position;
• Excellent report writing skills and proficient in Microsoft Office software Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word);
• Fluency in Hausa preferably.

Starting Basic Salary

• N718,840 per month (excluding other benefits)

Other benefits include but not limited to:

• 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.

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Key Responsibilities

• Drive in a safe way at all times, respecting the country’s circulation rules and following the base/capital logistician’s planning and instructions;
• Follow all Action Against Hunger rules and regulations and vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines when using the vehicle;
• Ensure that all personal documents (ID, driving license) and vehicle documents are valid and kept on board at all time;
• Carry out daily checks before starting up the engine;
• Check if all required equipment is on board and functioning (communication equipment, tool box, medical kit, fuel, stickers, flags);
• Record the car movement in the movement log and get passenger’s signature;
• Complete the Fuel Log book accurately on a daily basis with mileage,  fuel consumption information and after every maintenance;
• Submit all receipts for fuel, airport and parking tickets, etc. in a timely manner to the base/capital logistician for reconciliation.

Position Requirements

• First School leaving Certificate or equivalent;
• A valid and current Nigerian Driver’s License;
• Proficiency in English Language;
• Good reading and writing skills;
• Accurate knowledge of all traffic rules;
• Flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment;
• Good communication skills and high level of integrity;
• Knowledge of security issues;
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations;
• Previous experience an added advantage.

Starting Gross Basic Salary
NGN183,056 per month (excluding other benefits).

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Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the technical activities are up to the AAH standards (WASH package) and WASH in Nut standard are followed by using AAH quality assurance tool kit
• Assisting the Line manager in the selection, design and construction of water systems, using ground water or surface water, including abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems
• Identification and sensitization of local artisans on various latrines designs and construction with signing of MOU in collaboration with stakeholders
• Developing inventory of trained artisans in each community including participating in vendors’ selection
• Building a data base of technical support projects and share with relevant stakeholders especially for eventual handover of facilities
• Assisting in the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports
• To support line manager in maintaining regular contact with local stakeholders including government ministries
• Coordinate with SPHCDA through the LGAs Directors for any wash activities to be conducted in the health facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree / HND in Water Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building or other related fields
• Previous experience in supervising drilling and construction activities
• Capacity to be flexible and adaptable
• Three years relevant work experience
• Microsoft Office and designing software skills (AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word);
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited;
• Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri and English.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Starting Basic Salary - N366,604 Monthly (excluding other benefits)
• Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.