Job Opportunities at John Snow Inc - JSI

Background

• We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the USAID-funded MOMENTUM (Moving Integrated, Quality Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services to Scale) Round 3B, known as MOMENTUM-Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE).
• M-RITE’s overarching goal is to sustainably strengthen routine immunization programs to: 1) overcome the entrenched obstacles contributing to stagnating and declining immunization rates in USAID-supported countries, and 2) address the barriers to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children with life-saving vaccines and other health services. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the disruption of immunization services, M-RITE will also support countries with the maintenance, adaptation, and/or reinstatement of immunization and support countries as they roll out the COVID-19 vaccine. 
• In Nigeria, M-RITE will bring its expertise to strengthen national COVID-19 vaccination efforts through participation in national-level COVID-19 technical working groups and work in 5 states to support the national SCALES 3.0 strategy.  
• M-RITE will support microplanning and work to build demand and acceptance for the vaccine in partnership with states to mitigate the risk of misinformation and hesitancy among health workers and other priority populations, support the design and implementation of communications and community engagement strategies to promote uptake of the vaccine and help develop and review monitoring tools.
• In addition, M-RITE will provide technical assistance to support routine immunization strengthening in 5 states, applying a co-creation approach to improve equitable coverage with a focus on identifying, understanding, and reaching zero dose and under-immunized children and communities. 

Key Responsibilities
Budget, Accounting and Financial Management - This position will be based in Abuja Country Office, to support all projects including state offices to:

• Ensure all finances are managed in alignment with the Nigerian government regulations, company and client’s financial policies and procedures.
• Profiled as Uploader on banking plat form.
• Carry out weekly and month bank reconciliations to meet Home office datelines.
• Support forecast project expenditures.
• Communicate and followup with relevant suppliers, consultants, vendors, contractors and staff with regards to invoices, payments, advances or finances.
• Reconcile and review invoices for payments. Ensure necessary review, deliverables, and approvals before issuing payments.
• Write checks/e-payment
• Ensure and maintaining proper sound internal control systems.
• Work closely with Operation unit to ensure all payment documents are audit ready.
• Ensure proper filing system for financial records and documents on monthly basis.
• Ensure timely liquidation of outstanding advances, payments due from staff, in line with JSI policies.
• Ensure all donor rules relating to funds management are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure applicable tax withholding and deductions are taken care of as per the Nigerian laws and regulations.
• Maintain uptodate bank and petty cash account transaction records and supporting documentations.
• Record all financial transactions in the financial templates provided by HQ, accurately and in a timely fashion. Prepare, review and submit regular field vouchers and financial reports to supervisors for review and transmission to HQ.
• Obtain bank statements for the bank accounts, review cashbook, and reconcile the accounts.
• Review monthly financial reports and inform/ update expenditure forecast/ budget on regular basis.
• Prepare financial report as necessary and provide necessary financial support to the projects.
• Process for applicable tax exemptions and VAT reimbursements during or after procurements in collaboration with the Nigeria Compliance Manager.
• Assist in end of year financial audit, as may be required.
• Work closely with the Operations Officer for daily tasks and project management.
• Perform other duties assigned.
• Grants Management Support.
• Review recipients’ finance vouchers.
• Process recipients invoices and payments.
• Reports to Finance manager.

Candidate Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and Skills)

• A Degree in Accounting or Financial Management.
• At least 5 years of work experience with minimum of 3 years in broader finance, accounts and operations management with an international organization and USG contracts preferred (including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics);
• A good understanding of Finance Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Practices, Taxation, and Accounting Controls.
• Able to communicate effectively and excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels;
• High level of computer literacy (QuickBooks knowledge, a plus);
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times;
• Cross-functional team player;
• Results oriented and attention to detail;
• Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget.

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General Information

• The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) project is part of a suite of innovative awards funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to holistically improve family planning and maternal and child health in partner countries around the world.
• The project applies best practices and explores innovations to increase equitable immunization coverage in USAID-supported countries around the globe. It works to build countries’ capacity to identify and overcome barriers to reaching zero-dose and underimmunized children and older populations with life-saving vaccines and other integrated health services. M-RITE works at multiple levels and in alignment with global strategies such as the Immunization Agenda 2030 and Gavi 5.0.
• The project also contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on immunization services and support countries to prepare for and introduce vaccines against COVID-19 once they are available. In Nigeria, M-RITE works to strengthen routine immunization (RI) services and supports COVID-19 vaccine rollout at the national level and in 5 focus states.

Summary

• The primary role of the State Immunization Technical Advisor will be to directly support the State Primary Health Care Agency or Board (SPHCDA/B) team in the State of assignment in Nigeria and provide strategic leadership in order to ensure effective planning and implementation of national priority activities as appropriate at the state and LGA levels.
• The State Immunization Advisor will work in collaboration with the M-RITE team lead in Nigeria to support all aspects of COVID-19 vaccination technical assistance and Routine Immunization technical assistance upon approval.
• S/he will oversee the work of M-RITE state-level technical teams to achieve program objectives.

Responsibilities

• The State Immunization Advisor will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the State PHCD, including other local partners.
• Serve as a strategic, high-level technical advisor to the SPHCDA/B, and be an active member of the appropriate technical sub-committees and working groups responsible for COVID-19 vaccination and routine immunization.
• Work in collaboration with the NPHCDA and technical partners to complete evaluations of immunization activities in the state of assignment and contribute to quality reports going to the national level.
• Work in collaboration with the SPHCDA/B technical working groups and sub-committees to define and implement COVID-19 vaccines, and contribute to aligning state-level support to national strategies including SCALES 3.0.
• Provide technical assistance to analysis of program performance.  Collaborate with partners to collect and analyze data, monitor performance, and support SPHCDA/B with strategic leadership for planning and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide linkages between M-RITE and local partners (NGOs, etc.) to mobilize them and provide support and technical assistance to program activities. Work with these organizations to ensure technical support at all levels. 
• Support the development and submission of reports to M-RITE and partners, including regular reporting and final report. 
• Remain in regular contact (by email, phone, Slack, etc.) with the M-RITE Nigeria leadership team and the M-RITE global level team.
• Under the guidance of the M-RITE Nigeria Country Director, oversee the state level support and supervise the M-RITE state team members to perform the project activities at the state level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An Advanced Degree in Public Health, Nursing or related field with more than five years of  experience in public health program management.  
• A strong knowledge of immunization programming, vaccinology and maternal and child health.
• At least five years practical experience in a senior management position and demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership to government and partner counterparts and at least five years working in public health and primary health care.
• Practical experience in immunization programs, in both urban and rural settings.
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Health structure in Nigeria.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office suites.
• Experience working with international immunization partners, such as USAID, WHO and UNICEF.
• Fluency in English.

Remuneration
JSI offers competitive salary and benefits.