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Job Summary

• HSDF is in search of a highly skilled certified SAP S/4HANA Financial implementation and support consultant with expertise in planning, implementing, and supporting Finance and Controlling (FICO) modules to assist in the management of the organization’s financial operations and reporting.
• In this role, the consultant will collaborate closely with the finance and IT teams to revamp and enhance the SAP S/4HANA Finance and Grants module and customize it to the specific requirements of the organization per time.
• The consultant will be accountable for the efficient functioning of the system, supporting decision-making processes, and ensuring financial report integrity.

 Key Responsibilities

• Provides direction and hands-on support on the implementation and optimization of the FICO modules within SAP S/4HANA, focusing on financial accounting, controlling, reporting, and grant management needs specific to nonprofit operations.
• Work with internal users and other SAP specialists to ensure that the software modules are configured to meet our business processes, including grants management, fund accounting, budget control, donor and other financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Support the finance team in creating/generating reports, performing analytics, and improving visibility into financial data for management and stakeholders.
• Provide training and continuous support to end users to ensure they comprehend and can proficiently utilize the SAP system for their financial management responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the IT team to troubleshoot issues, maintain system performance, and apply necessary updates or enhancements.
• Work with other consultants to integrate other systems like SAP SuccessFactors and Microsoft Azure AD.
• Ensure that all financial processes and reports comply with the relevant regulatory standards applicable to nonprofit organizations in Nigeria and the United States.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements to ensure optimal performance of SAP systems.

Key Performance Indicators

• Ensure 100% accuracy in financial data migration and system integration during SAP S/4HANA upgrades or changes.
• Resolve at least 95% of SAP-related issues within the service level agreement (SLA)
• Identify and implement at least five major process improvements per year that optimize financial operations.
• Ensure at least 95% of users are proficient in using the FICO module within three months post-engagement.
• Achieve a 90% functional user satisfaction score bi-annually.
• Complete SAP S/4HANA FICO configuration and customization within the agreed project timeline.
• Ensure that financial reports (e.g., donor reports, and fund accounting reports) are generated with 100% accuracy.
• Ensure 99% system uptime for the SAP S/4HANA FICO module.

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in implementing and supporting SAP S/4HANA FI/CO modules like Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), including sub-modules such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Grants Management (GM).
• University degree or its equivalent.
• SAP Financials Certification.

Competency and Skill Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in implementing and supporting SAP S/4HANA modules.
• Must have a vast knowledge of financialaccounting and reporting principles.
• Strong technical knowledge of SAP S4Hana modules: Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), including sub-modules such as Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Grants Management (GM)
• Proficiency in financial accounting and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial management processes, including fund accounting, grants management, and donor reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills with a deep understanding of financial processes and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams, while being self-driven and independent in handling tasks.
• Proficiency in SAP S4Hana workflows and SAP BO/BI is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Compliance Standards.
• Good multitasking abilities
• Relationship management
• Project management.

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Project Description

• HSDF is pursuing the USAID-Primary Health Care Improvement Program and is seeking a Technical Director – Leadership and Governance potential 5-year USAID UPHIP program in Abuja, Nigeria.
• The program aims to build a more effective, resilient, and responsive primary healthcare system that can adapt to the changing needs of the Nigerian population. UPHIP will support the Government of Nigeria (GON)'s ambitious Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Plan.

Role Purpose

• HSDF is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Leadership andGovernance for the USAID Primary Health Care Improvement Program (UPHIP) in Nigeria.
• The Activity will enhance USAID’s strategies for improving Quality of Care (QoC) within Primary Healthcare (PHC), focusing on reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and malaria.
• It aims to strengthen the capabilities of the Federal and State Ministries of Health (F/SMOH), local organizations, healthcare providers, and communities to provide high-quality, integrated health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, strategic direction and definition of appropriate project activities
• Establish and implement a system to ensure technical quality of project activities
• Develop and/or update evidence-based training materials, standards, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems needed for implementation of the Project to meet the needs of USAID and the Government of Nigeria
• Provide mentoring and capacity building at the individual and organizational level in specific areas of expertise such as increasing leadership and management at the regional and state levels to support PHC service delivery among others
• Leveraging existing community structures to solicit input into PHC planning, including budget and service delivery
• Strengthening feedback mechanisms to support social accountability of the health system to the community
• Development of sustainability mechanisms for community health activities
• Coordinate the cross-cutting quality improvement activities at district, facility and community levels
• Coordinate advocacy, demand generation, and policy support, across project sites as required
• Actively participate in relevant technical advisory/working groups and professional forums representing HSDF and the consortium
• Work with health care providers, local authorities, community members and project team members to identify community- and facility-based service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake of services
• Identify and implement appropriate facility- and community-based strategies to address leadership and governance gaps in health service management
• Identify training needs for clinical and community healthcare providers and assist in the design and implementation of measures to address those needs
• Work closely with the Chief of Party on setting project priorities and directions, and responding to requests for support from local counterparts
• Work with M&E staff to design, implement a plan to track data/results related to leadership and governance to inform adjustments in project implementation
• Collaborate with all local stakeholders and implementing partners, especially the Ministry of Health and other US and international implementing partners, to ensure that all activities conform to the requirements and regulations
• Supervise technical staff
• Provide technical leadership to the development the project strategic plan, work plan, and project monitoring, in close collaboration with MOH, USAID, partners, other stakeholders to ensure timely implementation and compliance to the requirements and regulations of the award.

Your Qualification and Experience
The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:
Experience / Expertise:

• Master's or advanced degree in a relevant field such as public health, health administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 year’s experience in a senior leadership position on a donor-funded project, with experience implementing and/or providing technical assistance in leadership, governance and accountability of health systems
• Experience on large USAID or other donor funded programs of similar size and scope (such as Team Lead/Unit Manager) either regionally or in Nigeria. Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred
• Demonstrated experience training clinical and community-based healthcare workers on leadership and governance of health systems
• Demonstrated experience providing capacity-strengthening assistance at individual and organizational levels
• Demonstrated experience with a mix of practical technical skills in leadership and governance necessary for strengthening primary health care service delivery at the regional, national, clinical and community-level
• Experience in coordination of and collaboration with stakeholders including government agencies, civil society, and international donor agencies, including USAID
• Familiar with the national and sub-national primary health care context in Nigeria and designing and implementing activities and projects with a focus on PHC and quality of care improvement.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and ability to effectively perform multiple task and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
• Excellent command/proficiency in English
• Willingness to travel throughout Nigeria as needed.