Job Opportunities at INTERSOS Nigeria

Code: SR - 289
Location: Nigeria
Starting date: 01/01/2018
Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)
Reporting to : Chef de Mission; Regional Director Administration and Finance

General Purpose of the Position

• The Administration and Finance Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the economic, financial, accounting and administrative aspects of INTERSOS projects in the competence mission.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
The Coordinator is the guarantor of the financial balance of the mission, the respect of the INTERSOS procedures, the procedures of the donor and the legislation of the country of assignment and is responsible for:

• Ensure compliance of financial management of projects, with administrative procedures of INTERSOS and donors;
• Ensure adequate cash management of the projects (bank and bank) and in particular the monthly reconciliation (physical and with the INTERSOS internal accounting system) in collaboration with the project managers;
• Update financial, accounting and budgetary management;
• Define the circuit and expenditure authorization thresholds and ensure compliance with the purchase validation process;
• Share the financial data of the projects in accordance with the lines fixed in financial matters by the regional administration;
• Consolidate the monthly closing of the mission's accounts;
• Prepare, monitor and review the financial programming of the mission;
• Consolidate monthly budget monitoring and ensure the financial balance of the mission;
• Control the operating costs of the mission;
• Prepare and accompany audits or possible controls;
• Prepare and consolidate the financial parts of the proposals;
• Integrate new donor contracts into the financial management of mission projects according to INTERSOS procedures;
• Monitor the regular updating of the accounting and computer accounting instruments of the project (estimated budget, NP) made by the project administrators for the proper monitoring and control of expenses;
• Preparation of financial reports and / or notes to donors for possible budget changes and / or in case of requests for amendments, in collaboration with the project manager;
• Drafting of the interim and final financial reports of the project in collaboration with the project manager;
• Planning and carrying out regular missions on project bases to ensure the continuous supervision of financial aspects in coordination and in accordance with the requests of the project manager,
• Administrative management of the mission: guarantee of compliance with international and national standards within the framework of human resources, seized contracts, labor code, tax law and INTERSOS internal regulations;
• Supervision and training of the national administrative staff assigned to the project in collaboration with the project managers. Participation in the selection of national accounting and administrative staff and evaluation of the staff themselves;
• Electronic archiving of project administrative and accounting documents in collaboration with the project manager and submission of a final report at the end of the mission.

Required Profile and Experience
Education:

• University Degree in Management and Finance or other similar fields.

Professional experience:

• 3 years of experience in a similar position.

Professional requirements:

• Skills and knowledge of procedures of major donors (eg: ECHO, OFDA, UNHCR, UNICEF, USAID)
• Good knowledge of MS Office / Excel

Languages:

• Good command of written and spoken French
• Knowledge of English

Personal requirements:

• Skills in human resources management and ability to work in a team
• Ability to work in volatile and volatile security contexts

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Job site: Ngala, Borno State, Nigeria
Report to: Project Manager
Status: Full-time
Duration: 3 months, with possibility of extension
Starting date: Immediate
Purpose / Objectives:
The Protection Capacity Building Consultant – responsible for providing capacity building to all
Protection team members in Borno State and the beneficiaries of the project.
Responsibilities/duties:

• Conduct training, awareness raising sessions and workshops for team members as well as for beneficiaries on Child Protection, GBV and Protection services for Persons with Specific Needs
• Prepare pre and post tests in order to evaluate the impact of the training sessions
• Monitor, supervise and report periodically of the progress of the project activities
• Develop education, awareness and extension materials such as lessons learned papers, case studies etc. for sharing the experiences and information on the project for partners, visitors, stakeholders, beneficiaries
• Ensure quality of the materials developed and the services delivered under the project
• Coordinate and communicate with partners, stakeholders, communities in the districts for smooth execution of the project activities
• Mobilize staff (including that of partners in coordination with), communities, local government
• and nongovernment partners/stakeholders and local resources in fulfilling the project objectives
• Assist developing and strengthening networks of peers and professional contacts, within and outside the organization on relevant matters.
• Prepare GBV, CP, IDTR and PwSN awareness work plan together with the Project Manager, the
• Protection Coordinator, and the team on the field.
• Support the Project Manager, Protection Coordinator and the Protection officer in writing monthly reports.
• Commit to Intersos’ Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct
• Other duties as required by line manager

Qualifications required:

• Previous job experiences with International and national organizations and government authorities
• working with Protection Capacity Building.
• Strong knowledge of GBV, CP, general protection principles;
• Strong knowledge of the IDP’s community.
• Ability and motivation to work well with local authorities, local leaders and local community.
• Good cooperation skills and ability to work in a team
• Good problem solving and social skills and creative, to think of alternative solutions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Computer skills including data entry experience
• Fluency in English;
• Willing to work extra hours and available at the weekend for emergency cases.
• Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
• Advanced university degree would be an asset.
• Report writing skills.
• Knowledge of Hausa language would be a strong asset.

Applications: Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae and references to:
Rosa Maria Lesti: shelter.ngala.nigeria@intersos.org
Laura Melchiade: protection.maiduguri.nigeria@intersos.org
by Sunday 26 November at 5pm.