Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Consultant to Provide Support on the COVID-19 Response Mechanism Grant
Location: Abuja (with travels)
Duration: 80 Days with the possibility of extension
Commencement Date: 12th June 2023
Supervisor: Elizabeth Ebeifenadi
Required services: Consultancy services to support the ongoing COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) Implementation (Finance Unit).
Background
- Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as an indigenous organization, registered in 2009 with its headquarters in Abuja, and its presence in the four geopolitical regions of Nigeria. It aims to provide technical assistance to the government and people of Nigeria in the implementation of public health and development programs.
- AHNi implements projects in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, health systems strengthening, sexual and reproductive health/family planning, and humanitarian projects for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees in protection, health, and nutrition.
- AHNi also offers technical assistance and service delivery in integrated maternal, neonatal, and child health (IMNCH), monitoring and evaluation (M&E), laboratory support, behavior change communication (BCC), policy and legislation, gender/key populations, public-private partnership (PPP), and grants management.
- The Global Fund C19RM is designed to respond to COVID-19 in three ways: COVID-19 control and containment interventions, including personal protective equipment (“PPE”), diagnostics, treatment, communications, and other public measures. COVID-19-related risk mitigation measures for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria programs including, but not limited to, support for COVID-19 interventions needed to safely implement campaigns, community and health facility-level HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria programs; and Expanded reinforcement of key aspects of health systems, such as laboratory networks, supply chains, and community-led response systems to address advocacy, services, accountability, and human-rights-based approaches.
- Hence, the consultants will support C19RM implementation in Abuja with visits to supported states.
Key Roles
The services of the Consultant working with the C19RM team will include but not be limited to the following:
- Provide support related to financial services, reviewing payment documents for uploads.
- Support in the scanning and archiving of monthly financial documents.
- Support the review of staff retirement documents and share feedback on review issues.
- Conduct regular financial monitoring of sub-recipients to ensure compliance with donor regulations, identify any areas of concern, and provide guidance and support as needed.
- Support the review and monitoring and updating of the GF commitment tracker.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
- Knowledge of financial management and reporting systems, accounting principles, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications such as Microsoft Office, database management, and ERP may be required.
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in financial management and reporting, including experience managing sub-awards and working with community-based organizations.
- Experience with donor regulations, policies, and procedures related to sub-awards and grants management.
- Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems application
- Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze financial data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other finance department members are necessary.
- Experience in capacity building and training is an advantage.
Reporting line:
- The Consultant will report to the Senior Finance Manager.
Application Closing Date
28th June, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Curriculum Vitae to: gf_advert@ahnigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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Note
- Only Applications submitted electronically, with subject bearing the position of interest will be treated.
- Suitability statement and CV must be in one MS Word
- Applicants must be resident in the state.