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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and monitors monthly expenditures for projects by analyzing financial data and providing monthly reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serves as a principal source of information on fiscal policies and procedures including federal funding rules and advises management on existing options or alternatives to make appropriate business decisions.
• Establishes and manages accounting record keeping systems and procedures for tracking and reporting.
• Assists with reviewing invoices and preparation of annual project proposals for renewal.
• Works with project leaders to resolve problems associated with monthly expenditures and project budgets.
• Communicates with management and project leaders regarding proposal development and monitoring of budgets to ensure projects adhere to budget constraints and meet completion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge & Skills and Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), budgeting and fiscal control theories and practices.
• Working knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated spreadsheet and database software skills.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work well with others and verify and analyze financial data, identify errors and prepare reports.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of diverse scope that require analysis of data and evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Decisions made generally affect own job or specific functional area.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 – 3 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting and administration related to international development programs.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of digital financial tools is desirable
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
• Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

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Basic Functions:

• The Finance Manager oversees the financial operations for projects within the Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security division, providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring the alignment of financial practices with division’s goals. This role involves managing the entire budgeting and forecasting process for the project(s), overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The Finance Manager is responsible for developing and reviewing advanced financial models, leading variance analysis, and driving financial decision-making. They manage the financial aspects of subcontract monitoring, ensuring compliance with client and organizational requirements, and addressing any financial issues that arise. The Finance Manager also leads resource management, optimizing resource allocation to support strategic priorities for project(s). In addition, they oversee the financial systems and tools used within the division, ensuring they are effective and meet division needs. The Finance Manager plays a key role in risk management, developing strategies to mitigate financial risks, and leading a team of analysts, fostering their development and performance. Manages and reviews the activities of the junior financial analyst staff. Reviews and presents recommendations for financial planning, control, and risk, providing relevant fiscal information to division or project senior management team. Assists with development and management of internal financial audits. May develop formal reporting system and processes to communicate results of audit activities to management and regulatory compliance agencies. Provides leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP). Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) may also be required. Experience in comprehensive management of business support and compliance functions in organizations funded via government, contracts and grants, foundation, and commercial sources. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees data collection, ensures accuracy, and interprets complex analyses for decision making
• Reviews and approves the analysis of monthly financial reports regarding budgets to actual and forecast; presents findings and recommendations to leadership
• Finalizes financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in the funding agreement
• Oversees budgeting and forecasting process, ensures alignment with strategic goals.
• Responsible for monitoring and approving all budgeted project expenditures in accordance with the workplan and what has been budgeted/forecasted; serves as the official approver for project expenditures.
• Approves and reviews financial models, provides strategic input
• Oversees variance analysis, ensures action on recommendations
• Responsible for ensuring all financial records for the project are up to date by collaborating with project manager
• Collaborate with the project manager to determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project.
• Collaborate with project manager on monitoring sub award financials in accordance with workplan and sub award monitoring plan
• Collaborate with project manager to ensure budgets are reflective of the activities in the project workplan and reforecast as changes are made within the workplan
• Communicates financial insights and compliance, provides recommendations, and consults with senior management and stakeholders on project financials.
• Participates and provides financial reporting for project annual workplan and budget planning, audit reviews and assessments.
• Coaches, mentors, and manages financial analyst and country finance staff to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with project and company
• Engaged in the more critical and confidential aspects of financial analysis.
• Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues.
• Works with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and / or external effect.
• Keeps abreast with the latest trends in financial accounting and mentors staff.
• Builds and trains staff on financial policies and procedures, GAAP practices and client relationships.
• Leads financial aspects of strategic planning, aligns financial plans with project and organizational strategy
• Oversees overall resource allocation, ensures resources align with project workplan
• Manages financial systems and tools, ensures they meet project needs
• Oversees and ensures the financial integrity of sub recipients, addresses issues, and ensures compliance with donor and organizational requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls and financial information systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated organizational and presentation skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to influence, motivates, and negotiates and work will with others.
• Is well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations that have impact on financial analysis and management controls.
• Has familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
• Sound knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) practices and reporting guidelines.
• Must have excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to team, exchange information and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside the organization.
• Possesses a full understanding of the organizational structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area and the entire organization.
• Must have excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems moderately complex scope that require in depth evaluation of data and various factors.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, for obtaining results.
• Decisions made generally affect company operations and may jeopardize overall business activities.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Career level manager.
• Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and manage individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and expertise, resulting in high quality and timely work delivery.
• This position reports to the Finance and Administration Director

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 7 – 9 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 – 7 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role with experience in financial management and reporting.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government grants or other client funded programs, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds is required.
• CPA, ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required.
• Experience working on complex awards and contracts and managing sub awards preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

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Basic Functions:

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor provides technical guidance on all MEL aspects of the Strengthening Infectious disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity in Nigeria, including overseeing the execution of day-to-day MEL activities, developing and implementing policies and processes, and ensuring quality service delivery using project data to ensure evidence-based decision-making. S/he will lead activities to develop, operationalize, implement, and manage MEL systems, tools, and procedures to collect, collate, analyze, interpret, and use data that demonstrates impact and Activity accountability and progress. The MEL Advisor will directly and indirectly supervise technical staff and subcontractors at the in-country level to ensure that in-country activities align with workplan objectives and the Activity MEL Plan (AMELP) and—by extension—USG priorities, and are implemented to the highest quality, on time, and within budget. The MEL Advisor will promote STRIDES as a thought leader in the MEL community in Nigeria, contributing to FHI 360’s thought leadership in the field through documentation of best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports design, development, planning, implementation of, and reporting against STRIDES AMELP.
• Develops, operationalizes, implements, and manages MEL systems, tools, and procedures to collect, collate, analyze, interpret, and use data that demonstrate impact and Activity accountability and progress.
• Tracks STRIDES progress against MEL indicators and targets to ensure consistent and systematic tracking and reporting.
• Ensures that relevant MEL plans integrate high-quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor project quality for performance and results.
• Assesses subcontractors MEL-related data and reporting efforts to verify quality.
• Builds STRIDES staff MEL capacity, including strengthening, managing and operationalizing MEL systems, data quality assurance, data demand and use, facilitating learning and knowledge exchange, documenting lessons learned and best practices, and reporting.
• Leads STRIDES learning activities and data use initiative; fosters culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
• Manages in-country relationships with national, regional, and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners in the MEL space; identifies technical support needed to fulfill national global health security and MEL objectives.
• Leads the development of country-specific MEL plans and budgets aligned with STRIDES goals and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational policies and procedures.
• Identifies and consultants with STRIDES Senior Management team on recommendations to improve Activity implementation and outcomes.
• Supervises and mentors staff; oversees recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes as needed.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills and Attributes:

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with mechanisms in the area of national and international MEL practices.
• Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluency in a second language (French, Spanish, and/or Russian) desirable.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated project and technical leadership.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and work well with others to achieve STRIDES objectives.
• Ability to exchange information, present recommendations and collaborate with colleagues and peers across STRIDES and externally as requested.
• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with various stakeholder communities, government officials, and other multilateral bodies and donor representatives.
• Strong organizational skills, high level of attention to detail, and effectiveness under deadlines.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Communications, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development, or a related field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services in a managerial position in MEL.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a lead subject matter expert in MEL.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex projects spanning multiple countries.
• Experience developing publications, presentations, and reports that articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated expertise and skills in quantitative and qualitative methods for routine monitoring, assessment, evaluation, or learning.
• Proficiency with relevant statistical analysis and data visualization software (e.g., Strata, SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices in project management, process development, and execution.
• Experience in staff development and capacity building experience. Ability to build teams and recognize, acquire, and retain talent.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Will directly and indirectly supervise FHI 360 staff in multiple countries.
• Work is reviewed in terms of meeting STRIDES objectives and schedules.
• Plays a coaching and mentoring role for others.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
• Technology to be Used:
• Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
• Travel Requirements:
• 10%-25%

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Basic Functions:

• The Laboratory and Diagnostic Advisor will provide technical expertise, leadership, and guidance to support the staff and projects for the anticipated United States Government (USG)-funded Global Health Security project for the laboratory and diagnostic components in Nigeria. They will lead and manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic and technical initiatives to strengthen laboratory systems and diagnostic capacities. They will provide technical guidance around the issues, challenges, and strategies for building laboratory capacity in Nigeria and improving access to quality diagnostic testing related to project activities.  They will work closely with country-level teams, including the project management team, project technical providers, and key partners to ensure the provision of technical assistance to achieve effective, high-quality, and reliable laboratory services. They will lead the development of guidelines and policies for laboratory diagnostic network strengthening activities, provide technical thought leadership at the regional and country levels, and contribute to the development of project statements of work, work plan development, monitoring and evaluation systems, technical reporting, and other administrative elements of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Requirements:

• Provides overall technical leadership for the laboratory and diagnostic services component of the project including coordination with other GHS technical areas (e.g., surveillance, data, etc.) to ensure synergy.
• Monitors and maintains project protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials, and reports related to diagnostic services and laboratory technical areas.
• Works in close collaboration with national, regional, and local counterparts to provide technical assistance required to fulfill project objectives and targets, primarily related to strengthening laboratory systems and diagnostic services.
• Leads or contributes to the development and writing of technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Provides subject matter expertise to guide the implementation of laboratory and diagnostic network strengthening activities (e.g., specimen referral, quality assurance, laboratory information management system, training, etc.) across relevant GHS technical areas including antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic diseases, biosafety/biosecurity, diagnostic networks, and surveillance.
• Provides technical support in the scale-up and optimization of new diagnostic tools.  
• Provides mentorship to support capacity building for project team members and subcontractors.
• Leads or assists with diagnostic network and laboratory capacity assessments including the reporting of findings and recommendations.
• Contributes to research initiatives to improve laboratory practices and diagnostic outcomes.

Project Design/Implementation:

• Promotes adopting and integrating new diagnostic technologies, tools, and methodologies based on the country's needs and priorities for project implementation.
• Works closely with country team project management, subcontractors, and partners to align laboratory and diagnostic activities with overall project goals.
• Develops and monitors implementation of technical components of project work plans, along with associated budgets and resources, with a focus on project activities and sub-activities related laboratory and diagnostic-related components.
• Conducts analysis of project implementation to identify areas for improvement and proposes appropriate technical strategies to manage risks, overcome barriers, and advance project objectives.
• Monitors project activities, results, and deliverables and identifies and raises issues to management.
• Ensures project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation.
• Monitors project activities, results, and deliverables and regularly reports to management
• Oversees laboratory and diagnostic activity scheduling, resourcing, and budgets, including coordinating closely with financial, procurement, and operations personnel to promote effective activity implementation.

Client/Funder Support:

• Builds productive working relationships internally and externally by fostering collaboration with national and international organizations, government agencies, academia, and other relevant entities.
• Assists with the preparation and drafting of work plans, presentations, and reports for the USG and other key partners.
• Participate and represents the project in meetings and forums as required.

Project/Program Reporting:

• Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results and analysis of data sets including technical assessment findings.
• Establishes and maintains SOW and budget tracking systems.
• Creates technical content (e.g., summary reports, presentations, manuscripts) related to project activities, results, and outcomes.
• Quality Assurance:
• Develops in-depth knowledge of quality standards through a formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.
• Coordinates and directs activities to meet donor and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills and Attributes:

• In-depth knowledge of laboratory and diagnostic-related concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience developing scopes of work with deliverables for subcontractors, consultants, etc.
• Broad knowledge of laboratory-related quality assurance and biosafety/biosecurity standards.
• Proficiency with database management software and online search tools required.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients, partners, and staff.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of moderate to complex scope that require a review of various factors.
• Exercises good judgment selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.
• Identifies and raises issues with management.
• Networks with key internal and external personnel.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Serves as technical lead for diagnostics and may mentor other lower-level personnel.
• May supervise junior-level staff.
• Reports to Country Project Director.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree in microbiology or its international equivalent in biological sciences within a medical laboratory discipline or specialty.
• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience working with infectious disease diagnostics and/or in laboratory systems strengthening.
• Prior work experience with USG-funded projects and familiarity with US regulations and reporting requirements is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory practices, diagnostic techniques, quality assurance systems, and laboratory information management systems in human, veterinary, and/or environmental health sectors.
• Knowledge and understanding of infectious diseases, their transmission, and the application of methods and procedures to safely control infectious materials.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage laboratory strengthening initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity-building activities such as training and mentoring laboratory personnel.
• Proven experience working with government agencies is highly desirable to support strategy development, implementation plans, and decision-making.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the English language is required.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screens and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
• Technology to be Used:
• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
• Travel Requirements:
• Up to 40% local and regional travel

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• Basic Functions:
• The Associate Director, Technical leads oversight of technical activity implementation quality for the Strengthening Infections disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity in Nigeria. The Associate Director, Technical directs and drives the technical development and technical implementation of STRIDES Activity implementation in Nigeria, including leading cross-functional project technical teams to deliver project results across multiple objectives. Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending and monitors project technical implementation from initiation through delivery. Organizes inter-project technical activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Working in coordination with an Associate Director, Laboratory and Diagnostics, the Associate Director, Technical is responsible for the implementation of cross-cutting technical activities related to strategic planning, national and sub-national surveillance system development, analysis, and deployment, technical support to develop and strengthen Nigeria’s resilience in data collection, analysis, and reporting for actional disease prevention, and targeted technical and outbreak responses assistance. May be required to coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, such as the Federal Ministry of Heath and Social Welfare (FMOH), national and sub-national health staff, several international and national development partner organizations, and the United States Department of State to complete work. The Associate Director, Technical selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient operation with a specific focus on a subset of activities under the purview of the Technical Director.
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• Duties and Responsibilities:
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• Achieves strategic technical goals by conducting the development and implementation process of STRIDES activities in Nigeria, including leading cross-functional teams focused on the technical project delivery.
• Provides technical oversight to the STRIDES Activity in Nigeria to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Serves as trusted technical advisor to the FMOH, Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), other agencies and departments, and Activity partners.
• Leads the operational and tactical technical management activities for STRIDES in Nigeria.
• May use statistical analysis systems, such as SAS, as appropriate. Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending.
• Organizes the inter-project activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of activity technical implementation .
• Manages and guides a team with training and developing process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with company, project contract, and government standards.
• Provides technical management expertise with monitoring and evaluating project technical activities and is involved in the decision making for technical issues on project.
• Oversees the direction, budgetary planning, and technical process of the project to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support
• Designs, monitors, and evaluates activities regarding recruitment, orientation, and supervision of teams who lead these activities.
• Supports capacity building and contributes to the overall strategic goals of any assigned projects.
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• Creates, provides strategic insight for, and revises proposals and/or project workplans as needed to facilitate strategic goals.
• Trains a team on procedures and policies to achieve project and organizational goals.
• Supports management with recommendations for process improvement to achieve strategic goals.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Works with personnel or teams to design, monitor, and evaluate activities with recruitment, orientation, supervision of a team to complete project functions.
• Contributes and provides support to overall strategic goals of various assigned projects.
• Coordinates and works with external donors/clients on technical issues and serves as a representative for the organization.
• Develops objectives that align with strategic goals and oversees several projects for technical and compliance standards.
• Serves as back up to the Technical Director.
• Knowledge & Skills and Abilities:
• Expert technical knowledge of infectious disease prevention, detection, and response, including technical assistance, surveillance system development and deployment,
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices with project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated project and technical leadership.
• Ability to motivate, influence and work well with others to achieve company goals.
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and team.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Works on problems of complex scope that require analysis of situations and data of various factors.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Decisions made will generally have major implications on the management and operations of a project.
• Manages a team to meet project and organizational goals.
• Manages the budgets, methods, and strategies of the project.
• Recommends solutions to management strategy, operational, and business decisions that affect the project.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent Civil Society, Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
• Typically requires 10+ years of relevant technical/project management experience in a specialized technical, product and/or service area (including 3+ years of leadership and line management skills).
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).