Job Opportunites at Palladium Group

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead SCALE capacity strengthening support to project partners on the use of social media and communications facilities for development programming.
• Provide technical support to SCALE staff and partners for effective operation and use of physical and virtual technologies (i.e., media equipment, portable devices) for information sharing, learning, documentation, communication, and collaboration.
• Support SCALE Knowledge Management and Communications team to design and implement multimedia projects and supervise post-production editing and file delivery.
• In collaboration with the Knowledge Management team, support design and development of SCALE ICT materials such as newsletters and flyers.
• Maintain the SCALE website, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SCALE CSO Atlas and MIS. The manager will ensure efficient operation, continuous improvement, and effective utilization of the platforms to support CSOs in their onboarding, networking, learning, and access to information.
• Curate content for the website and MIS.
• Coordinate design of e-learning resources by SCALE components for the MIS.
• Facilitate consultations with CSOs on the CSO Atlas and MIS for increased ownership by CSOs.
• Monitor activities on SCALE online platforms, user interactions, and troubleshoot any technical issues.
• Maintain functionality of ICT equipment for SCALE and ensure an adequate supply of functioning devices.
• Troubleshoot and address any issues to ensure optimal performance of databases, applications, and devices.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and other reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in social sciences, development studies or related fields with relevant ICT experience and certifications.
• Considerable work experience in ICT and media with development organizations.
• Proven ability for planning and carrying out ICT, media, and related trainings and capacity strengthening support. 
• Proven organizational and administrative skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure and prioritize effectively. 
• Good team player and prepared to contribute to the overall success of SCALE goal and objectives. 
• Strong in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated strategic ability, diplomacy, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and strategic thinking; attention to detail; flexible and able to work efficiently with multiple tasks.
• Willingness to carry out extensive and frequent travels in Nigeria.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

• Monitor participants payments and ensure timely disbursement of payments upon approval of the Chief of Party (COP).
• Monitor partner disbursements and ensure timely disbursement of payments upon approval of the COP.
• Liaise with the Finance and Operations Manager to troubleshoot project accounting issues as they may arise.
• Support the technical team on all relevant finance issues regarding project management.
• Reconcile project accounting and provide back-up documentation of all financial transactions into monthly or bi-monthly accounting package to home office.
• Maintain electronic accounting tracking mechanisms, per Palladium and USAID accounting standards.
• Conduct monthly audits of local expenditures as reported by the Field Office.
• Review all local expenses for billing purposes ensuring accuracy and completeness of GL codes.
• Ensure that approvals are made within appropriate Delegation of Authority (DoA).
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports and ensure the reduction of risks exposure to SCALE and Palladium at large.
• Maintain all accounting records on share point ensuring complete and accurate records.
• Check and ensure accuracy, validy and completeness of financial information before transactions are posted into the accounting system.
• Ensure timely, complete, and accurate accruals at month end for the project.
• Review monthly budget forecast reports to ensure accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Budget Management:

• Oversee finance and accounting procedures.
• Review monthly budget reports to ensure accuracy.
• Indicate project activity numbers for billings and expenses so that management can input into budget tracking tool.
• Prepare monthly cash forecasts for Project Management Unit (PMU) and COP's review and approval.

Procurement:

• Oversee the financial aspect of procurement of goods and services for the project, ensuring compliance with Palladium and USAID policies.
• Review invoices for local services for the project.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in finance and accounting, B.A. in Finance, Accounting or relevant field preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level.
• Proactive problem-solving, decision-making, and good judgment skills.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to manage confidential information.
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers, and clients.