Fresh Job Opportunities at Global Communities (Formerly CHF International)

Job I.D: 2017-1350
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Global Communities is seeking a qualified and experienced Director of Finance and Administration for the anticipated USAID-funded Nigeria Rural Resilience program.
• With external and internal factors creating an increasingly dynamic and challenging environment, the program is expected to focus on increasing the resilience of vulnerable, mostly rural, households to shocks and stress.

Responsibilities

• The DFA is responsible for the primary oversight and in-country leadership of all financial reporting and administrative operations through the life of the program. 
• In particular, s/he will oversee financial operations for the program; conduct continual reporting to ensure the financial health of the program and the correct usage of funds.
• A successful candidate will have experience working with U.S. Government programs, the ability to oversee staff and partner organization finances, and a strong background in institutionalizing financial best practices.

Key Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Provide financial management for all aspects of the program;
• Develop and maintain sound financial management systems in line with USAID rules and regulations and Global Communities policies and procedures, and accounting principles;
• Manage the program budget ensuring all costs incurred by Global Communities policies are accounted for and in compliance with local laws;
• Provide financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports, and make recommendations to HQ on budget expenditures;
• Maintain updated information regarding grants and contracts, reporting requirements and financial restrictions;
• Provide oversight on all program related financial matters;
• Ensure financial reporting is in accordance with USAID contractual requirements;
• Oversee Operations and Administration staff, ensuring that functions are performed timely and accurately;
• Provide technical assistance to improve the systems of internal control and financial management of partners;
• Advise program staff on financial health through the provision of regular and timely financial expenditure reports;
• Establish/Maintain financial controls and procedures for the management of funds and sub contracts;
• Produce budget projections and reports for submission to the donor through the HQ;
• Monitor partner's management of funds and cross check source documents;
• Work closely with Global Communities policies grants and administration units on program related matters;
• Maintain financial files and support annual audits;
• Mentor and build the capacity of staff;
• Oversee annual financial audits;
• Provide oversight of program administration, IT, and HR management support;
• Assist in program development and proposal preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related subject. A CPA or MA in Accounting preferred;
• At least eight (8) years of experience managing finances for USG-funded programs of similar scope and scale;
• Proven experience with US government-funded contracts and/or cooperative agreements, and in-depth knowledge of US Government regulations found in the CFR and OMB Circulars, FAR, AIDAR, and ADS
• Significant experience managing USAID-funded programs;
• Strong managerial skills; experience overseeing staff required;
• Ability to set put financial regulation systems with partner organizations to ensure the efficient and accurate disbursement of funds;
• Knowledge of HR & IT practices a plus.
• Strong sense of responsibility, personal initiative, and follow-through;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment;
• Ability to work as part of a team and to coordinate across departments;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required;
• Fluency in English required.

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ID: 2017-1351
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Global Communities is seeking a qualified and experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Nigeria Rural Resilience program. With external and internal factors creating an increasingly dynamic and challenging environment, the program is expected to focus on increasing the resilience of vulnerable, mostly rural, households to shocks and stress.

Responsibilities
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will report to the COP and will be responsible for:

• Leading the design and implementation of the program M&E framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts;
• Ensuring consistent data collection and management, manage the data collection process to include schedules, logistics and methodologies in coordination with data collection teams and other staff;
• Guiding reporting processes amongst technical staff, consolidating program reports, and promoting learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned;
• Reporting on activities, accomplishments, and results through weekly, quarterly, annual, and other ad hoc reports.
• Supporting all the technical staff in M&E functions and managing any M&E related staff in the program;

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field;
• At least seven (7) years of experience managing monitoring and evaluation activities on large, complex donor-funded international development programs;
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, tools, and techniques;
• Excellent knowledge of advanced statistics and research methodology, including skills in sampling techniques and methodologies, professional use of computer software for statistical and other relevant applications (such as SPSS, STATA and spreadsheets);
• Experience with impact assessment and change management;
• Prior experience on USAID programs preferred;
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access and/or other database programs.
• Excellent presentation/training skills, including experience in the design and facilitation of short- and long-term training programs;
• Prior experience in Nigeria or West Africa preferred;
• Nigerian nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

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ID: 2017-1352
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Global Communities is seeking a qualified and experienced Grants Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Nigeria Rural Resilience program. With external and internal factors creating an increasingly dynamic and challenging environment, the program is expected to focus on increasing the resilience of vulnerable, mostly rural, households to shocks and stress.

Responsibilities

• Lead the solicitation, disbursement and management of program subawards.
• Supervise the program grants management team.
• Develop and maintain the program’s Grants Manual and ensure appropriate documentation of all subawards.
• Review all subaward/procurement activities for compliance with Global Communities’ policies and procedures and USG regulations.
• Monitor and report on implementation and performance of program subawards.
• Work closely with Global Communities grants and administration units on program-related matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field. Master’s degree preferred;
• At least seven (7) years of work experience in the administration of grants and subcontracts for international development programs. USAID experience strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to apply USG procurement policies, regulations and/or grant management procedures;
• Demonstrated ability to form effective and productive relationships with stakeholder counterparts, in order to achieve program objectives;
• Fluency in English required;
• Nigerian nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

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Job I.D: 2017-1353
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Global Communities is seeking highly skilled and experienced candidates for multiple positions for the anticipated USAID-funded Nigeria Rural Resilience program.
• With external and internal factors creating an increasingly dynamic and challenging environment, the program is expected to focus on increasing the resilience of vulnerable, mostly rural, households to shocks and stress.

Responsibilities

• Agriculture Inputs
• Intensification, climate smart practices, and natural resource management
• Agriculture Extension Services
• Crop Insurance
• Financial Inclusion
• Household Economic Strengthening
• Nutrition-sensitive agriculture and Social and behavior change
• Gender
• Capacity-building and Training
• Water Irrigation and WASH components

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience working in sectors relevant to the project.
• Experience working on USAID-funded project highly preferred
• Experience working in Nigeria and West Africa;
• Fluency in written and spoken English required;
• Nigeria nationals are highly encouraged to apply.