Jobs at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Description

• To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Responsibilities 

• The SCO will ensure compliance with AHNi and funder policies, procedures, the management and reduction of general risk to the organization.
• S/he will carry out independent appraisals of the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which AHNi’s financial resources are managed.
• S/he will review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and the safeguard of assets.
• S/he will plan, perform and report back on internal audits to ensure that financial control, financial guidelines of funder organizations and other control procedures in purchasing, procurement and contracting are in place and are being properly implemented and managed within AHNi offices.
• S/he will also be responsible for advising and monitoring quality standards and ensuring value for money.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BSc in Accounting or Finance with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs that include 3-5 years of supervisory experience in internal control function.
• MS/MA in accounting or finance or related field with 3-4 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 2- 3 years of supervisory experience in internal control function.
• Experience in accounting and accounting principles sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses.
• Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems applications
• Familiarity with USAID or similar donor-funded programs is required.
• CPA. ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required.
• Overseas internal control experience is an advantage.

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Description

• To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Responsibilities 

• Will ensure AHNi staff and assets remain safe and secure from threats. Provide support in the development and management of the project’s safety & security strategy and provide support to the State Team Lead on staff safety and security issues which will strive to support ACE’s program implementation. He/she will work across existing and new programs in AHNi and may be called to other state offices as may be necessary.
• The security coordinator will send out daily & weekly security updates on incidents, trends and risk mitigation, advise State Team Leads of the risks associated with staff working in complex and dynamic security environments, liaise with other security actors in safe access to program areas, assist the State offices in developing and overseeing the day to day conduct of office security programs, ensuring adequate responses to security incidents both natural and man-made and support the updating of AHNi security management plan, develop specific contingency plans as required or directed, maintain and periodically test the security tree for the offices of the state.
• Organize safety & security awareness, fire and life safety training for all staff, maintain and enhance the State’s travel management system to track the location and contact information for all visiting staff and consultants.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BSc / BA in Degree in International Relations, Security Management, Risk Management, and Humanitarian Work with 3 to 5 years’ experience.
• Experience as Ex-Military – Nigeria, SSS or Nigeria Police.
• Experience in incident reporting, incident mapping, and compilation of security reports and assessments.
• Experience in training and coaching national staff in safety and security.
• Technical competency and training experience in field-based communication systems, Thuraya, and internet systems.
• Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.
• Nigeria's experience and understanding local languages is an advantage.
• Strong report-writing, analytical and interpersonal skills, competency in Internet and Microsoft office systems including word, excel, powerpoint, access and other database mapping systems.

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Responsibilities 
To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

• Will participate in the development and monitoring of work plans and budgets, ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations; coordinate partner efforts in program implementation, and ensure appropriate program monitoring and accurate financial and programmatic reporting to the State Office.
• S/He is responsible for the overall management and coordination of AHNI activities at the Cluster office.
• S/He will serve as the point of contact of AHNI with government officials and coordinate and collaborate with all public sector and NGO partners at the state level and ensure that all AHNI assets and other resources are effectively managed.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MBBS / MD / PHD or similar Degree with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Or MS / MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 4-5 years relevant experience with international development programs which include 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which include 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.