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Code: SR-49-2554

Duty station: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Starting date: 01/09/2022

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: Country Finance Coordinator

Supervision of: Senior Finance Officer

Dependents: Non-family duty station

General context of the project

According to the Nigeria Humanitarian Response Plan 2022, 8.4 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in the north-east and north-west of the country, with the majority of them being women and children who are facing significant protection risks. The people in need is likely to increase due to continuation of insecurity in the intervention areas with IDPs fleeing to relatively safer places.

INTERSOS has been rendering humanitarian responses in Nigeria since 2016, providing life-saving support from the most affected communities such as health and nutrition, covid-19 response and vaccination, protection, food security and livelihoods, shelter, access to clean water and sanitation, camp coordination, and common warehouse management.

General purpose of the position

The PFA will provide the leadership and direction to ensure the development of relevant financial information, and timely financial budgeting and planning and financial reporting for senior leadership, donors, and key stakeholders. The PFA will assist the CFC in managing and controlling the organization’s financial processes, making the necessary changes to upgrade and improve process, policies or procedures, and develop the finance team of the mission.

The PFA will also undertake special tasks at the direction of the CFC in areas of financial systems development.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Cash flow - Consolidate monthly cash needs from financial plans and compile weekly / monthly cash forecasts.
• Proposal development – act as a focal Finance point during the process of Proposal Development and budgets creation. Cooperate closely with CFC and HOM.
• Reporting – PFA will ensure the schedule for Donor reporting is respected and all reports are compiled in an accurate and timely manner and submitted to CFC for verification and approval. In terms of internal reporting, PFA will lead and coordinate regular monthly BvFP (budget vs Financial Plan).
• Audit - preparation for internal and external annual, ad hoc and donor audits closely with CFC and HOM.
• Grants Management – work closely with Grants Department, ensuring that donor finance guidelines, formats and processes are understood by all affected colleagues at the start of each project and being adhered to throughout the project.
• To ensure compliance with INTERSOS and donor procedures.
• To update the economic and financial status of the mission and related-projects, in terms of expenses, appropriations, available cash and liquidity (Prima Nota).
• To support the CFC in order to perform monthly Bank reconciliations.
• To set up, organize and manage the administrative files pertaining to the mission and in loco projects, based on criteria defined by the Protocols and any indications from the CFC.

Required profile and experience

Education

• Advanced university degree from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Finance Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law.
• First University degree combined with demonstrated professional work experience and understanding of relevant functions may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree, preferably combined with accredited courses or certifications from relevant professional bodies in admin & finance management, procurement.

Professional Experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience at national and international level working as admin-finance Manager

Professional Requirements

• Strong understanding of budgeting and financial management
• Excellent computer skills, especially Excel
• Demonstrated leadership and very good interpersonal/communication skills
• Demonstrate experience with different donor finance compliance and reporting
• Ability to perform and assure high accuracy in work under stress
• Positive and solution oriented personality

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Personal Requirements

1) Core Values

Commitment and Respect of local culture · Diversity and Inclusion · Integrity

2) Core Competencies

Communication · Drive for Result · Working with People of all background and culture.

3) Key Functional Competencies

 Leading and Supervising · Deciding and Initiating Actions · Planning and Organizing · Conflict resolution skills.

4) Skills and knowledge

• Ability to work strategically, independently and to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions.
• Ability to persuade and influence, negotiate to obtain agreement, promote ideas.
• Ability to network and establish good relations with stakeholders, at all levels.
• Fast learner, adapts and responds to change, tolerates ambiguity.

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Code: SR-49-2471

Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Starting date: 01/09/2022

Contract duration: 4 months (till end of December 2022)

Reporting to: Medical Coordinator

Supervision of: Project Officers, LGA Supervisors,

Dependents: Non-family duty station

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled North Eastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be the most affected area, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno, but they have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing 10 projects addressing critical gaps in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Food Security, Livelihoods, and Camp Coordination/Camp Management services for a highly vulnerable population in the accessible host communities in of Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Banki, Damasak, Monguno, Magumeri, Konduga, and Maiduguri Metropolitan Center, Borno State, Nigeria.

General purpose of the position

The Project Manager will ensure planning and delivery of all components of INTERSOS Nigeria COVAX Project as a key component of the COVID19 response project funded by ECHO and facilitate a coherent approach to INTERSOS Nigeria COVID19 overall response.

S/he will serve as INTERSOS Nigeria focal point for activities related to COVAX project as a key component of the COVID-19 preparedness and response:

The COVAX Project Manager will:

• attend relevant meetings at national and/or field level,
• collect feedback and provide input and guidance on national guidelines
• ensure good coordination between the different INTERSOS staff and teams involved in COVID-19 preparedness and response activities
• provide strategic direction, in collaboration with the INTERSOS Medical Coordinator, Country Director, WASH Manager, other health partners and State-based health working groups on INTERSOS engagement in COVID-19 preparedness activities
• coordinate and implement COVAX and COVID-19 preparedness activities and
• help coordinate responses on coordination with health IPC programming in static project sites; he/she will support emergency response interventions specific to COVID-19 response.

Main responsibilities and tasks

i. Operational

• Develop and maintain appropriate communication with the teams and other relevant stakeholders.
• Participate and proactively engage in COVAX - COVID-19 preparedness coordination meetings and working groups at State, National and field level. Provide summary notes off all external meetings for relevant internal stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training on COVID-19 preparedness to INTERSOS staff.
• Proactively network with clusters and health and WASH agencies to identify opportunities to collaborate.
• Review and update relevant Project Agreements, and Memorandum of Understanding.
• Ensure clear internal coordination within the project teams and other support teams (Logistics, Human Resources, Finance, Field Base).
• Provide updates during various meetings such as advisor’s and management, or any other ad hoc meetings.
• In coordination with the Country Staff Health Focal Point, assess the need for and contribute towards the design and implementation of in-country COVID-19-related staff health protocols and procedures.
• Manage COVID-19 and COVAX preparedness activities, alongside the relevant field PM and PC, to meet the project objectives within budget and allotted time frame.
• React quickly to crisis and organize & implement appropriate assessments and responses.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a COVAX INTERSOS Cross-Country strategy and a harmonized COVID-19 preparedness and response strategy.
• Continuously monitor and supervise COVID-19 preparedness and response activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impact. Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to applicable timeframes and formats.
• Participate in the development of interventions and new proposals, linked to the assessed needs and gaps.
• Reach out to other actors to find those who can respond to needs which go beyond resources of INTERSOS.

ii. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support in developing and implementing the ECHO COVAX project monitoring and evaluation plan, and timely submission of reports and other document requirements.
• Provide feedback on project implementation modality and assist in achieving maximum efficiency in project delivery. Undertake regular participatory monitoring and verification visits to ensure adequate progress against action plans, outputs and ensuring that quality elements are signed off. Provide advice on any corrective action necessary.

iii. Capacity building

• Train relevant staff on various aspects of COVAX management and coverage, COVID-19 preparedness, IPC, etc., in line with established SOPs.
• Compile and manage, and make available, relevant information related to COVAX, COVID-19 for staff access.
• Support development of INTERSOS- (tailored) training curriculum, PowerPoint slides, IEC materials etc.
• Support the development of a COVAX – COVID 19 images database, including IEC/BCC material validated and used by INTERSOS Nigeria and partners.

iv. Quality Management/Project Design

• Responsible for ensuring project implementation is according to INTERSOS Nigeria, ECHO and international guidelines, in conjunction with Medical Coordinator.
• Contribute towards setting objectives of COVAX project, emergency COVID-19-related health/WASH assessments and interventions, monitoring progress, etc.
• Decide on new activities and new project sites and provide input regarding future plans and changes.
• Improve the quality of the project, including assessments, monitoring and evaluation, implementation of Core Humanitarian Standards and protection mainstreaming.

v. Logistics

• Work with the logistics and supply chain department to ensure stock, purchase requests, cash forecasts and movement requests are submitted.
• Support the logistics activities of health and WASH staff, in relation to the purchasing of COVID-19 related supplies, etc. Liaise with the health, WASH and logistics staff to ensure that quality items are procured, transported, stored, etc.
• Support the Head of Base in ensuring proper social distancing and other preparedness measures are implemented in area of operations.

vi. Management

• Management of the Project budget and ensure project reporting conforms to donor rules and regulations.
• Management of direct reports (including development, performance, and recruitment)
• Support and mentor team members by identifying clear deliverables and providing training and coaching
• Support and monitor program staff planning of activities.

Required profile and experience

Education

An Advanced Degree in Public Health related field or another appropriate degree with a combination of working experience in public health outbreaks such as Ebola, Lassa Fever, Cholera etc.

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years’ proven experience in project management: planning, implementing and evaluating emergency-related projects.
• Thorough knowledge of health emergencies operations and implementation.
• Highly self-driven while striving for perfection under minimum supervision.
• Experience working in emergency response with NGOs, preferably in a humanitarian context

Professional Requirements

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate INTERSOS’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and taking leadership
• Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Languages

English Language, with knowledge of Hausa and/Kanuri an added advantage

Personal Requirements

A focused, organised individual who is a team player able to operate in stressful environments.