Job Vacancies at Helen Keller International

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty.  Cofounded by Helen Keller – and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential – the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited.  In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

Job Title: Finance and Admin Associate

Location: Adamawa

Reports to: Finance and Admin Officer 

Scope of the position 

The Finance and Admin Associate will be responsible for the accurate flow of financial and operational systems, and also work on designing and implementing financial reports. The associate ensures effective implementation of project activities in the field location within the context of financial, contractual and operational systems. He/ she will manage the budget of the state field office/project, implementation of Helen Keller financial policies and procedures, ensure compliance and works collaboratively with other Finance and projects technical staff to facilitate project activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• The Finance and Admin Associate will oversee the operations and finances of the state office.
• Review activity requests and prepare bank vouchers for payments
• Track cash flow and compile retirement receipts and review              
• Enter payments and retirements into financial accounting software on daily basis using Quick-Books
• Reconcile all bank account monthly against bank statement and submit to the Finance Coordinator and Head of Finance and Operations for review
• Manage petty cash reconciliation
• Preparation of office running budget
• Check matching expenses for compliance with donor regulations
• Monitor donor budget and prepare all necessary donor reports and submit to Finance Coordinator and Head of Finance and Operations for review and approval.
• Assist with month end reporting package
• Ensure implementation of regulations and procedures for local purchase, procurement and logistics management.
• Maintain rigorous operations in the field office, communicating regularly with the Abuja office to assure smooth operations.
• Assist technical staff to develop and manage monthly and quarterly activity budgets.
• Implement financial and internal control policies and procedures 
• Process supplier invoices 
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into Helen Keller Quick books
• Maintain financial files and records
• Maintain the assets register 
• Submit staff time sheets for payroll processing

Education-

• University Degree in Business management and /or Accounting.
•  Postgraduate degree in related field and possession of professional qualifications such as ACA or ACCA is an added advantage

Experience

3+ years’ experience working in complex programs, preferably with direct experience in Nigeria; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, especially Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to use accounting software
• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial “common sense”
• Ability to create and monitor budgets
• Understand the principles of adequate documentation and of audit and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Advanced written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.

Competencies.                                

• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities   
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure
• Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action

Terms & Conditions

This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions. No elocation allowance

In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is fully valued.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above

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Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty.  Cofounded by Helen Keller – and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential – the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited.  In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

Position: M&E Associate

Location: Katsina State

Reports To: M&E Specialist      

Job Responsibilities:

The success of the NTDs project depends largely on accurate, complete and timely reporting of achievements to donor. Achievement of set targets is of utmost importance. Hence, the objective of the M&E Associate position is to provide technical leadership in the roll-out of the M&E plan in the states and generating strategic data for program management, reporting and documentation of best practices.

Specific Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the M&E Specialist, the M&E Associate will:

• Provide technical input in the development of an integrated State NTDs project plan in collaboration with the Head of NTDs Programs and M&E Specialist.
• Take lead in the implementation of NTDs state M&E plan and reporting formats for indicators and targets in collaboration with the M&E Specialist. 
• Establish system for flow of information from service-delivery points to the central data base and ensure timely M&E technical support to all implementing health facilities.
• Take lead in building the capacity of health units’ M&E staff and relevant health and community workers in collection, summarization, analysis and presentation of M&E data.
• Manage the roll-out of the project M&E data quality assurance system including quarterly data quality audits.
• Assist the M&E Specialist to coordinate the establishment/strengthening of one state M&E system that informs policy and practice.
• Ensure state-of-the art database management practice at the state.
• Analyze M&E data on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and flag action areas to the project management.
• Work with M&E Specialist/Head of Nutrition Programs to document and publish best practices.
• Guide staff and implementing partners in preparing their progress reports. Together, analyze these reports in terms of problems and actions needed. Prepare consolidated progress reports for project management to submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing.
• Prepare monitoring reports, analyze them for impact evaluation and identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation.
• Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff, implementing partners and primary stakeholders.
• Make regular reports to the project team highlighting areas of concern and preparing the documentation for review at meetings.

Program Monitoring & Evaluation

• In collaboration with M&E Specialist and NTDs Program Officers, assist with the implementation and development of Monitoring and Evaluation tools according to Helen Keller, FMOH and donor standards;
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of international standards as set by FMOH, Helen Keller and donor.
• Internally and when requested, support external evaluations on the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase of the project and as required.
• Support the dissemination of findings from assessment/evaluations to support organizational learning and contribute to policy processing or development.

Advocacy and Strategic Alliances

• Assist in building and maintaining working relationships with both government and key project stakeholders at all levels in order to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher visibility.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful implementation of the projects based on:
• Effective tracking and reporting of program indicators
• Implementation of M&E plans in collaboration with other project staff and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology or related field with focus on monitoring and evaluation and/or Biostatistics.
• At least 2 years hand-on-experience in monitoring and evaluation with very good analytical, presentation, communication and reporting skills.
• Significant experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems 2 years of which spent working with NGOs in an African setting.
• Excellent inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills.
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, database and statistical applications.
• Significant experience working in NTD, HIV/AIDS or Nutrition program in Nigeria.
• Excellent writing skills, oral and written communication skills and fluency in English

Terms & Conditions

• This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions. No relocation allowance

In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is fully valued.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above

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Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty.  Cofounded by Helen Keller – and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential – the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited.  In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

Job Title: NTDs Program Associate

Location: Borno and Katsina States

Reports to: State Team Lead 

Job Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the State Team Lead, the NTDs Program Associate assists with the formulation, execution, monitoring and evaluation of NTDs program in the State. He/she ensures consistency with the project set priorities and outcomes in the state.

Essential Functions

Program Planning

• In collaboration with the state Team Lead/NHP, facilitate the creation and implementation of a detailed annual work-plan, which identifies sequences of activities needed to successfully implement the project in the most cost-effective manner and ensure project objectives are met in line with national policies, Helen Keller’s goals and those of the donor.
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, facilitate the development and roll out of detailed implementation plans (DIP) to scale up Mass drug Administration (MDA) in endemic LGAs with the view to eliminate and control NTDs
• Review the project schedule with Helen Keller State Team Lead/HNP and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise and regularly review the schedule as required.

Program Management

• In collaboration with the other stakeholders, ensure Helen Keller program partners execute the project according to their respective project plans;
• Document project activities and ensure that all project data is appropriately secured;
• Monitor the progress of the project implementation and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully implemented.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project;
• In collaboration with the Helen Keller finance officer and other project staff, ensure project funds are utilized and retired according to established accounting policies and procedures

Program Monitoring & Evaluation

• In collaboration with M&E officer, assist with the implementation and development of Monitoring and Evaluation tools according to Helen Keller, FMOH and donor standards;
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of international standards as set by FMOH, Helen Keller and donor.
• Internally and when requested, support external evaluations on the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase of the project and as required.
• Disseminate findings from assessment/evaluations to support organizational learning and contribute to policy processing or development;

Advocacy and Strategic Alliances

• Build and maintain working relationships with both government and key project stakeholders at all levels in order to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher visibility;
• Represent Helen Keller towards local partners and at other appropriate fora;

Key Performance Indicators:

Successful implementation of the projects based on:

• Effective tracking and reporting of program indicators
• Implementation of annual work plans in collaboration with other project staff and government stakeholders

Required minimum education/experience/skills:

• Graduate degree in public health, public administration, management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate degree in related field preferred
• At least 3 years’ working experience in managing a community eye health or neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) program.
• Willingness to travel within the state and other parts of the country as needed
• Basic technical knowledge of PCT/IDM NTDs and Trachoma SAFE Strategy is preferable;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer skills: Windows applications for word processing and spreadsheet software
• Extraordinary verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required
• Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to the job requirements
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision and able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially

Terms & Conditions

• This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions. No relocation allowance 

In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is fully valued.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above