Jobs at Sustainable Family Healthcare Foundation

Summary

• The Programme Finance Officer will support the financial planning, monitoring, and reporting of the DiDRR project in accordance with SFHF’s policies and donor regulations.
• The role requires attention to detail, timely financial documentation, and collaboration with the program, finance, and administrative teams to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, inclusive project.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Monitoring:

• Provide timely feedback on project budget implementation to senior management.
• Support regular financial monitoring of project activities, ensuring proper alignment with workplans and donor guidelines.Collaborate with the Project Manager and Donor Liaison to track budget forecasts and expenditure performance.

Review and Compliance:

• Review financial documentation, including procurement and payment checklists, for compliance and accuracy.
• Ensure that financial processes are consistent with donor standards and SFHF’s financial policies.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit accurate, timely financial reports including quarterly, year-end, and ad-hoc reports to management and donors.
• Document key findings in financial monitoring reports and track implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure timely and proper documentation of financial supporting documents, vouchers, and reconciliations.

Audits and Investigations:

• Support internal and external audits, including financial reviews and investigations.
• Recommend corrective actions to address system weaknesses or procedural gaps.

Capacity Building:

• Support orientation and training for project staff and implementing partners on financial procedures and compliance requirements.
• Follow up on action plans from financial trainings and monitor progress.

Partnership and Accountability:

• Foster transparent and accountable relationships with implementing partners through onboarding, consistent communication, and technical support.
• Work closely with SFHF’s Finance and Admin Manager to ensure program quality and alignment with donor accountability frameworks.

Other Duties:

• Comply with donor and organizational financial and operational standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the line manager in accordance with SFHF’s authority matrix.

Expected Key Outcomes

• Timely submission of accurate financial reports to donors and management.
• Strengthened financial systems and internal controls aligned with donor requirements.
• Effective and inclusive financial partnerships with stakeholders and implementing partners.
• Full compliance with SFHF and donor policies in financial management, reporting, and procurement.
• Safeguarding Responsibilities
• Understand and apply incident management protocols, including survivor-centered approaches.
• Maintain confidentiality and dignity when addressing safeguarding concerns.
• Know local support services and ensure appropriate referrals when safeguarding issues arise.

Person Specification
Qualifications:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• A recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g.,ICAN. ANAN) is desirable.
• Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar finance role, preferably in an NGO or international development setting.
• Experience managing institutional grants and budgets, particularly in humanitarian or disability-inclusive programs.
• Familiarity with financial management software (e.g., Peachtree, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Proven experience working with local government, donors, and community-based implementing partners.
• Experience in donor compliance and project audit processes.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with ability to explain financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• High integrity, professionalism, and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Hausa or other local languages is an added advantage.

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Job Description

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and coordination of all monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities for the Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR) project in Kogi State.
• The M&E Officer will ensure that project activities are effectively tracked and assessed to demonstrate results and inform decision-making.
• The officer will also ensure that the project meets inclusion standards, particularly in relation to persons with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive M&E plan for the DIDRR project in line with the project’s logical framework and donor requirements.
• Track the implementation of project activities to ensure alignment with planned outputs, outcomes, and impact.
• Design and administer data collection tools and methodologies that are inclusive and accessible for persons with disabilities.
• Collect, analyze, and report on quantitative and qualitative data from project sites and stakeholders.
• Ensure the quality, completeness, accuracy, and integrity of all project data.
• Conduct baseline, midline, and end line surveys, as well as periodic assessments, including needs assessments and post-disaster evaluations.
• Support the Program team in organizing workshops and trainings, including drafting official letters for planned activities.
• Develop success stories, lessons learned, and case studies for knowledge sharing and donor reporting.
• Train and support project staff, volunteers, and partners on M&E tools, disability-inclusive approaches, and data quality standards.
• Maintain a secure and organized database of M&E data and reports.
• Prepare and submit timely M&E reports to the donors.
• Ensure the application of safeguarding and Do No Harm principles in all M&E processes.
• Perform other task as assign.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in M&E, preferably in disaster risk reduction, humanitarian, or disability-inclusive development projects.
• Proven experience in managing data collection, analysis, and reporting for multi-sectoral projects.
• Knowledge of disability rights, inclusion principles, and accessibility standards.
• Experience using digital data collection tools such as KoboToolbox or ODK,
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders, including persons with disabilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Kogi State to project locations.

Desirable:

• Experience working with community structures and government agencies in Kogi State.
• Knowledge of local languages spoken in Kogi State.
• Training in safeguarding and protection principles.