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Role Purpose

• The ASPIRE project is a 5-year project funded with support from Global Affairs Canada and focused on improving sexual rights and reproductive health of adolescent girls and boys in Sokoto state.
• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is to support the implementation of the ASPIRE Project in Sokoto state of Nigeria.
• The purpose of this role is to provide timely, accurate information on project implementation and ensure that monitoring and evaluation are in line with specific project and donor requirements.
• The role’s support is to achieve accountability, transparency and programme quality in project locations. The post holder is to ensure that project activities are in line with the Logical Framework and relevant guidelines.

Dimension of the Role

• Under the supervision of the ASPIRE M&E coordinator and across Plan International Nigeria and field level implementing partners, the M&E officer will support the establishment and day-to-day implementation of the project Monitoring system, evaluations, and data analysis and interpretation for learning of the project.
• The post holder will interface and support programme team members and programme coordination as well as government actors and local partners regarding monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all staff, partners and other stakeholders.
• This role also requires the capacity to support creatively methods for ensuring high levels of engagement of diverse children/adolescents from marginalized groups in M&E processes. This requires using creativity to support the design studies and data collection tools that are as child-friendly as possible, including adolescents from low-income and low literacy settings.

Accountabilities
In collaboration with the Project Manager, M&E coordinator and other relevant staff, the M&E officer will:

• Support the development and implementation of program M&E plans to capture project performance and results, including data reporting, assessments, and all monitoring and evaluation activities
• Contribute to the monthly and quarterly project target review sessions.
• Support the development of data flow pattern for project that will ensure timely data collection and reporting
• Support to ensure that M&E-specific elements of local partner capacity strengthening plans are successfully implemented
• Report results of M&E activities by providing written documentation about progress toward achieving indicators/targets, as appropriate
• Support leadership at project location level on M&E to ensure the program technical integrity to achieve program goal and corresponding objectives and targets
• Ensure high-quality implementation, in close collaboration with the Field team and the M&E coordinator, and consistency in protocols, information and reporting systems
• Support efforts at project location to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making
• Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping
• Utilize the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning
• Support targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data collection, management and analysis
• Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audit
• Support field level partners staff, and enumerators in designing, developing and deploying tools for community-based selection criteria for the selection of beneficiaries.
• Support M&E capacity-strengthening activities with project staff and implementing partners, including on subjects such as child safeguarding in data collection and ethical considerations of collecting data with children.  

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelors’ Degree and minimum of 2 years’ work experience in monitoring and evaluating programs, with an organization with a robust M&E component.
• Prior experience with Plan International or related non-governmental organization is preferred.
•  Experience in developing child-friendly M&E systems/tools or doing research with children is a strong asset.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, research, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation.
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors.
• Strong understanding of gender transformative data collection and measurement, M&E policy and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including excellent facilitation skills and demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
• Openness or capacity to think creatively to design child-friendly studies and data collection tools which are age-appropriate, safe and ethical for children.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse national and international teams.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyse data using one or more statistical software packages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Excel/Word document)
• Ability to travel nationally.

Behaviours:

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of the team and with stakeholders
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behavior
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning.

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Role Purpose

• The ASPIRE project is a 5-year project funded with support from Global Affairs Canada and focused on improving sexual rights and reproductive health of adolescent girls and boys in Bauchi and Sokoto state.
• The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plan and corresponding instruments for ASPIRE project and implementing M&E strategies in compliance with the project management tools and donor requirements.
• They will participate in project reviews, assessments including internal data quality assessments, monitoring and evaluations.
• They will work closely with project colleagues and partners to facilitate community level data collection, analyse and present to project staff and stakeholders within States of implementation.

Dimensions of the Role

• The post holder will communicate with the CO M&E manager, M & E coordinator, Project Coordinator, Project Manager and across Plan International Nigeria and field implementing partners.
• The post holder will support the design, development and implementation and strategic oversight of the comprehensive M&E framework/strategy, monitoring system, and evaluations, including the use of both quantitative and qualitative tools.
• The post holder will interface and support programme team members and programme coordination as well as government actors and local partners regarding monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all staff, partners and other stakeholders
• As well, this role also requires the capacity think creatively to ensure high levels of engagement of diverse adolescent/adolescents from marginalized groups in M&E processes.
• This requires using creativity to design studies and data collection tools that are as child-friendly as possible, including adolescent from low-income and low literacy settings.
• The role also supports others, such as M&E officers, to improve their competencies in child-friendly M&E systems and tools.

Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the Field Team, Plan International Canada M&E staff, and under the supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, the M&E Coordinator will:

Programme Development and Quality Management:

• Lead regular monitoring data collection, verification, entry, spot checking, analysis, reporting and sharing, ensuring accurate, high quality household, community and facility level data is collected on all PMF (Performance Measurement Framework) indicators on a regular basis and as per agreed framework and timelines
• Lead, coordinate and follow the development and implementation of Baseline, Midterm, End-line and research studies in order to inform the M&E framework, tools, systems and processes
• Provide information and feedback to the M&E advisor and PM to inform adjustments in project strategy, and to ensure that the project remains relevant and effective.
• Work with project team members to ensure community level gender and age disaggregated data is collected, analysed and presented for communities to make informed decisions on SRHR issues.
• Ensure timely and high-quality regular monitoring and evaluation reports are produced.
• Provide regular and timely feedback on project progress against planned activities, outputs and results.
• Ensure capacity strengthening by regularly training and mentoring staff and partners for improved program monitoring and evaluation,  including on subjects such as child safeguarding in data collection and ethical considerations of collecting data with adolescent.
• Lead all operational and programme research processes.
• Contribute to the technical support for staff and partners
• Establish linkages with, and provide support to state and local government M&E staff in the state.
• Work with safeguarding advisors to ensure that studies and data collection identify and mitigate risk of harm to adolescent.
•  Coordinate closely with program leads to develop effective monitoring and measurement tools and collect relevant data.
• Maintain a strong information management system and use findings to inform and improve program delivery.
• Carry out regular data review exercises. 
• Ensure that all internal and external reports are submitted on time and to a high standard.
• Develop spot-check tools for field monitoring of activities to ensure the quality of implementation.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Statistics or Social or Health Sciences or an equivalent from a recognized higher institution.
• Possession of a Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 4 to 6 years’ practical work experience in monitoring & evaluation of public health programs especially SRHR programs and/or in CP/GBV programming in an organization with a robust M&E component.
• Experience in gender transformative data collection and measurement, Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation especially in community, household and health facility data collection processes.
• Experience working with the DHIS 2.0 software is required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience with software/ statistical packages such as Microsoft Access SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, databases (Access) and spreadsheets (Excel).
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with the use of technology for data collection including mobiles phones and Global Positioning System (GPS) preferred.
• Ability to support large data collection processes and manage large datasets, including analysis, interpretation and presentation of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Possession of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communicates clearly and effectively appropriate to the audience. Knowledge of Hausa Language is an added advantage.
• Possession of good report writing skills
• Capacity to think creatively to design child-friendly studies and participatory data collection tools which are age-appropriate, safe and ethical for adolescent.
• Demonstrated leadership in designing or supporting research or data collection with adolescents. Supporting others to improve their competencies in this area of M&E and research is also an advantage.  

Behaviours:

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of the team and with stakeholders
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning
• Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.

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Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to provide timely, accurate financial information and ensure that Grants expenditures are in line with specific FAD/donor requirements.
• The role’s support is to the ASPIRE project.

Dimensions of the Role

• Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and related government institutions. The post holder will contribute towards financial management of the office and programmes, interfacing with both operational and programme team members.
• The post holder will also contribute towards the organisational development of Plan Internationals implementing partners
• Budgets – Monitor the budget of the Project. 
• Reporting – Support financial reporting of the Project.
• Area of Responsibility –Aspire Project in the Sokoto state.

Accountabilities
SAP Administration: 

• Assist with the finance component set-up of the project in SAP.
• Support the Finance Manager – ASPIRE and the Finance Manager –Development to prepare the annual finance budgets for the ASPIRE project.
• Support the KP06 budget preparation and periodic upload in SAP.

Capacity Building and Support:

• Provide technical assistance in terms of accounting (use of SAP), financial management, financial policy formulation, and systems of internal control to all partners/grantees to ensure compliance in terms with donor rules and regulations.
• Support the assessments of partner/grantee organizations as directed by the Finance Manager - ASPIRE and the Finance Manager-development.
• Review partner budget, provide support and guidance where necessary including the monitoring and interpretation of project budgets versus actual expenditures.
• Support train staff and partners on donor policies, rules and regulations.
• Facilitate timely partner advance request and liquidation in SAP.
• Review Partners/grantee liquidation and recommend for approval.
• Conduct and document regular partner visits to ensure compliance with grant agreement.
• Ensure receipt of timely and accurate accounting and financial reports from partners.
• Monitor the partner burn rate and offer timely advice to the partner and programs team for prompt action and decision-making.
• Monitor and track finance related performance measurement indicators and liaise with Finance Manager – ASPIRE Project to implement strategies to improve performance.
• Explain donor requirements and organizational financial policy & procedures to staff and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and review on a monthly basis, donor-specific bank reconciliation statements and receipts/deposits reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of financial reports based on donor requirements.
• Ensure proper filing (electronic and hard copy) of grants financial reports.
• Ensure that partners use the standard reporting templates and formats for their reports.
• Prepare the Project expenditure tracker. 
• Support the CO in recharging costs to the relevant Projects.
• Fulfill Plan’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.

Internal Financial Controls and Payments:

• Ensure that the documentation for payment is acceptable and accurate with arithmetic calculations being correct.
• Approved payment request should be processed within one week of receipt.
• Prepare the withholding tax and VAT schedules where relevant before payment is done.

Travel Advances:

• Ensure that filing of travel advances, per diem calculations and travel reconciliation forms are reviewed;
• Ensure that all travel and purchase advances are liquidated on time.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in donor funds grants administration.
• Experience working with sub-grantees required.
• Fluency in local language and English required.
• Preferred qualifications: knowledge of and experience with the key donors in the industry is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP system
• Experience providing capacity development assistance to sub-grantees strongly preferred.

Desirable:
Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent and demonstrable experience in grant and financial management.
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders.
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity.
• Provides good and adequate support to enable programmes to meet its agreed financial and program outcomes.
• Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organizational development.
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations.
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others.
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning.

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Location: Globally flexible, Flexible
Type of Role: Permanent, unless fixed term contract is dictated by employing entity
Reports to: Supply Chain - Systems and Standards Lead

The Opportunity

• As a key member of our Global Logistics & Procurement team, this role would be the first line of functional support for Supply Chain related queries and issues in MS Dynamics 365, working closely with the Process and Standards Lead to be able to provide workable solutions for end-users.
• The role will support the integration of business processes for procurement, inventory and assets with specific focus on MS Dynamics 365, and include the development of training and supporting materials for end-users.
• This role helps to build the capacity of MS Dynamics 365 to Supply Chain users, thereby increasing the efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of the function as a critical enabler to our projects, achieving greater impact in the countries where we are working and in the lives of children and girls.
• Internally, this role will engage across functional and geographical boundaries throughout the organisation, engaging a range of stakeholders and users primarily those who use the MS Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain operations.
• You will need excellent communication, interpersonal and training skills, an eye for detail and a methodical approach to your workload. You will need to be able to learn Plan’s current system configuration (MS Dynamics 365 specific and any integrations with other systems) and processes quickly with the ability to train and teach others at various levels within the organisation.
• Detailed knowledge of procurement/S2P, inventory and asset management process and experience in issue handling, management and resolution is critical in this role.

Role Purpose

• As part of the Global Logistics & Procurement team in Plan, support and compliment the use of Ms Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain as part of business processes within the organisation.
• This role will help build capacity of MS Dynamics 365 to Supply Chain users increasing the efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of the function as a critical enabler to our projects to achieve greater impact in the countries where we are working.

Dimensions of the Role
Area of Responsibility:

• As a key member of our Global Logistics & Procurement team, this role would be the first line of functional support for Supply Chain related queries and issues in MS Dynamics 365 working closely with the Process and Standards Lead to be able to provide workable solutions for end-users.
• The role will support the integration of business processes for procurement, inventory and assets with specific focus on MS Dynamics 365, and include the development of training and supporting materials for end-users.
• You will need excellent communication, interpersonal and training skills, an eye for detail and a methodical approach to your workload. You will need to be able to learn Plan’s current system configuration (MS Dynamics 365 specific and any integrations with other systems) and processes fast with the ability to train and teach others at various levels within the organisation.

Line Management of Staff:

• One direct report. You will provide technical support to a workforce of >3000 end-users worldwide.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Internally, this role will engage across functional and geographical boundaries throughout the organisation, engaging a range of stakeholders and users primarily those who use the MS Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain operations.

Accountabilities

• Assist with the day to day activities, in close collaboration with the Process and Standards Lead and the end users, acting as liaison between various streams and support services.
• Responsible for the provision of effective and sustainable functional specialist support; including root cause analysis, evaluation and documentation of resolution steps following the organisation helpdesk processes.
• Expected to provide support with incidents and service requests, ensuring excellent support and advice is provided to the end users.
• Working in close collaboration with the Process and Standards Lead to evaluate and recommend solutions that can be applied globally and align D365 functionality with Plan’s Supply Chain business processes.
• Support the Process and Standards Lead with the implementation of ideas to increase team performance, mitigate risks and improve system processes, assisting in influencing business areas to get the best out of the D365 implementation, driving standardization within the Supply Chain work stream.
• Woking with the Process and Standards Lead and the wider business streams for requirement gathering and ensuring functional specifications and designs are understood and technically executed correctly, including any testing requirements if need be.
• Acting as a system process owner during deployment of any new processes and configurations.
• Responsible for ensuring documentations are kept up to date, including training documentation, to be aligned with the organisation policies and procedures manuals.
• Support for MS Dynamics 365 functional queries and issue handling.
• Working closely with Logistics & Procurement Process and Standards Lead to be able to provide workable solutions for users.
• Understanding of MS Dynamics 365 security (Roles and Authorizations)
• Maintain and update mapping for approval hierarchy matrices for managers worldwide to their area of responsibility.
• Monitor the adherence to key business processes and, collaboratively work with the Logistics & Procurement Process and Standards Lead to introduce appropriate activities with business users to drive adoption.
• Create and maintain the training requirements and materials for a variety of methods for both computer-based and instructor-led training including online discussion forums, super-user groups, newsfeeds, etc.
• Develop change related communications and announcements to relevant business users at all levels.
• Collaborate with MS Dynamics 365 support team and business users to implement new processes, enhancement and upgrades.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UATs)
• Develop a relationship with MS Dynamics 365 Global Helpdesk, IT and MS Dynamics 365 focal points and other MS Dynamics 365 Super Users throughout the organisation.
• Generate reports and analyse data for MS Dynamics 365 and BI data cleansing processes.
• Support with MS Dynamics 365 data cleansing processes by developing communication and engagement plans, providing Offices with guidance and support documents to managing the clearing.
• Support in mass data cleansing actions at a global level for Plan Worldwide
• Prepare clean data on approved templates for migration for the new ERP system
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures
• Other duties as required.

Key Relationships

• Engagement with staff at different levels and functions in Global Hub, Regional Hubs and Country Offices to support, guide and train on MS Dynamics 365.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• Strong experience in ERP systems, preferably Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain,
• Demonstrated ability to successfully participate in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Solid understanding of data integrity and audit / compliance procedures
• Experienced in issue handling, management and resolution.
• Detailed knowledge of procurement/S2P processes, Inventory and Asset Management
• Ability to absorb new processes and systems quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, active listening and comfortable communicating effectively to achieve results.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, results oriented and comfortable working collaboratively with others.
• High attention to detail and proficient at using MS Office and other applications.
• Excellent analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities, gender and diversity.
• Open and accountable, working with integrity and professionalism to achieve individual and team results.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of other modules such as project management and accounting as well as fixed assets and financials would also be useful
• MS Dynamics 365 Certification
• Strong understanding of MS Dynamics 365 master data structure
• Prior experience of working in an operational Supply Chain environment would be an advantage.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment would be an advantage.
• One additional Plan language to a working level would be an advantage (e.g. French/Spanish).
• Knowledge of relevant project management methodologies relevant to the MS Dynamics 365 domain would be an advantage.
• Experience in training delivery by different methods would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of other MS Dynamics 365 modules would be an advantage (e.g. Finance)

Plan International's Values in Practice
We are open and accountable:

• We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent.
• We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact:

• We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together:

• We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals.
• We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and Empowering:

• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace.
• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

Physical Environment:

• Typical office environment with possibly some international travel. Dynamic working practices are available.

Level of Contact with Children:

• Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction.

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Role Purpose

• The ASPIRE project is a 5-year project funded with support from Global Affairs Canada and focused on improving sexual rights and reproductive health of adolescent girls and boys in Bauchi and Sokoto state.
• The purpose of this role is to ensure financial accountability for all Development projects grant according to Plan International and donor requirements.
• Timely prepare and review all financial report and ensures they have been accurately completed and Supervises the accounting functions handled by the Field Offices.

Dimensions of the Role

• Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and related government institutions. The post will also communicate with Plan international Canada compliance manager.
• The post holder will contribute towards financial management of all Development programmes, interfacing with both operations and programme team members.
• The post holder will also contribute towards the organisational development of Plan International Nigeria’s implementing partners.
• Direct supervision of development Projects Finance Coordinators.
• Management of all Development projects budget at the Country Office and Project implementing areas.
• Ensure the respect of the financial procedures and standards of the organization.
• Ensure that Country Finance Manager and Development project teams are provided with timely data and analysis to support effective financial management, reporting, effective decision-making and the optimal use of resources.
• Contribute and/or follow-up with the timely set-up in SAP of Development projects.
• Ensure development projects Key Performance Indicators are on track.
• Support the preparation of budgets for grant proposals.
• Communicate instructions and milestones for business planning, budgeting and cash forecast, reporting etc. to all Development finance staff.

Accountabilities
Support Budget preparation and Budgetary Control of all Development projects for effective implementation of financial plans. To do this, the role will:

• Review and consolidate the annual plans and budgets of all Development projects as part of the preparation of the Country’s annual budget.
• Monitor all Development projects budgets to ensure spend as per plan to avoid over/under spending.
• Reviews monthly project IGF (Indicative Grants Funding) reports prepared by Development Projects Finance /Coordinators.
• Review quarterly Project KP06 budget prepared by Development Project Finance /Coordinators.
• Prepare a master budget and keep it updated throughout the year.

Prepare Financial and other Reports to aid the preparation of the overall country’s financial report for dissemination and decision-making. To do this, the role will:

• Assist in the preparation of country’s financial management reports (Monthly, quarterly and yearly).
• Ensure that the periodic financial report to donors is accurate, with the appropriate template and timely share with the CO.
• Support the preparation of monthly budget vs Actual spending report for all Development projects in time.
• Review monthly Target bank balance (TBB) report for all Development projects dedicated bank accounts.
• Review monthly Partners unliquidated advances report for all Development projects.
• Review monthly-unliquidated advances report for all Development staff.
• Assist the CFM/Finance Operations Manager in the preparation of the Q1, Q2 (half year-end), Q3 and Q4 year-ends financial schedules.
• Make quarterly support visit to Development project offices/field visits and submit report.
• Carry out identified capacity building trainings for Development staff and partners.
• Ensure prepaid expenses, prepaid rent, accruals etc. are submitted timely to CO.

Support Project offices Treasury Management and Cash Forecasting to ensure the availability of funds for project operations. To do this, the role will:

• Reviews project offices monthly Cash forecast and forward for consolidation.
• Ensure prompt transfer of funds from CO to project offices bank account.
• Reviews monthly bank reconciliation statement and receipt reconciliation reports for all Development projects accounts.

Manage the operations of the SAP system for all Development project to meet Plan’s spending and financial reporting requirements. To do this, the role will:

• Ensure regular follow up with relevant departments responsible for sections of FAD set-up in SAP.
• Taking responsibility for the Finance set-up in SAP as well as supporting project closure.
• Undertake accuracy checks to ensure all transactions entered in SAP are correct.
• Regularly review NRGRANT status to ensure grant-related expenditures are charged on applicable grants WBS.
• Ensure correct use of WBS (work breakdown structure) for all requisitions and journals.
• Carryout regular review of the GR/IR Account to ensure compliance to SAP related indicator.
• Review and share monthly NRGRANT and GR/IR report for all Development projects.
• Post all intercompany recharges with respect to Development projects.
• Carry out all required month-end procedures before SAP is closed.
• Support maintain a good filing for all Development related payment vouchers and reports.

Implement Internal Financial Controls & Payment processes for the attainment of value for money at all times. To do this, the role will:

• Ensure payments made are as per Plan’s approved policies, procedures, and that of the donor rules and regulations.
• Review the finance sections of purchase requisitions, advance requests, liquidations, and purchase orders for financial conformity.
• Support the review of cheques for the Development projects.
• Ensures appropriate financial controls processes, procedures and systems are in place and adhered to.
• Prepare Finance related audit action list for all audit initiatives and ensure its implementation.
• Carry out agreed actions to address weaknesses in financial controls to mitigate risk.
• Ensure all expected costs are monthly and accurately recovered from the projects.
• Ensure that the filling of the financial and payment documents is done by project and make a periodic control
• Assist in getting the monthly signed salary sheet sent to CO for filing.

Support the accurate and timely payment of statutory deductions. To do this, the role will:

• Ensure withholding tax is deducted and paid to the respective statutory bodies.
• Direct vendors/consultants etc. On how they can access information on their WHT payments.

Others:

• Ensure yourself and direct reports’ IAPs, six months’ appraisals and annual appraisals are timely completed and documented.
• Provide training and share good experience/practice among the team to strengthen team capacity and team building.
• Keep Supervisor informed of any initiative or difficulties related to job responsibilities.
• Fulfils Plan’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times to protect children from all forms of abuse.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Supervisor from time to time to support the achievement of organizational goals.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• University Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role;
• Fair knowledge in grants and project management.
• Knowledge and use of accounting software (Preferably SAP).
• Preferred qualifications: knowledge of and experience with the key donors in the industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience providing capacity development assistance to sub-grantees strongly preferred.
• Experience working with sub-grantees required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Ability to facilitate participative processes for all stakeholders for implementing grant projects.
• Strong team-building skills, Organized and methodical.
• Independence, objectivity and integrity.
• Good supervisory & coordination skills and ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Fair knowledge of project planning, management, supervision, monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Excellent and demonstrable experience in grant and financial management.
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.