Pact World recruiting in 4 Positions in Nigeria

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

OPEN TO:                            All qualified candidates

(1)    Finance and Administration Manager;

(2)    Grants Manager;

(3)    Capacity Development Officer – (2 positions):

(4)    Finance and Grants Assistant

OPENING DATE:               October 30, 2012

CLOSING DATE:                 November 5, 2012

WORK HOURS:                 Full-Time, 40 hours/week

LOCATION:                         Abuja and Bayelsa

Pact is an independent international non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, USA with offices in Nigerian as well as other countries. Pact Nigeria is currently expanding its program portfolio and seeks highly experience and qualified candidates to fill the opened position below. The position is contingent upon funding.

1. Finance and Administration Manager (Abuja)

Pact seeks a Finance and Administration Manager for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen civil society. The Finance and Administration Manager (F&AM) is responsible for the overall administration and financial management and reporting for the project.

Minimum Qualification:

·         Minimum of a University degree in accounting, Auditing and Finance, Business Administration options or equivalent and an ACA/ACCA/CPA or other recognized professional accounting qualification. At least six years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting, Auditing or Financial Business Management (or equivalent). At least 3 years post qualification experience as an auditor with a recognized public or private firm or as a senior finance manager with a reputable NGO or donor agency is desirable.

·         Thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology (private sector, governmental, and non-profit) and an ability to understand accounting practices and procedures; to analyze data,

·         Experience in USAID contracting as well as Grants under contracts experience is required.

2. Grants Manager (Abuja)

Pact seeks a Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen civil society. This position provides overall leadership and oversight for all aspects related to grants and contracts.

Minimum Qualification:

·         BA and at least 5 years of relevant experience ( or equivalent)

·         Experience in a similar role managing grants design and administration and managing and overseeing distribution of grants and contacts.

·         Grants under contract experience is required.

·         Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations as related to contracts and cooperative agreements; working knowledge of OMB Circulars

·         Experience assessing the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations through financial statements, audits, and other documentation presented in a proposal or in support of an award.

3. Capacity Development Officer (Abuja)

Pact seeks two Capacity Development Officers for an anticipated USAID program in Nigerian to strengthen civil society. The Capacity Development Officers are responsible for ensuring the day to day implementation of capacity development interventions take place under the design of the program within the proposed timeframe.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         BA in Public Health, Development, Public Administration or another related field

·         Minimum of 4 years of experience in capacity development of CSOs and/or government

·         Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

·         Proficiency in developing and managing a budget; experience in developing strategic plans, work plans, fundraising plans; knowledge of sound financial, human resources, and administrative policy and procedure

·         Experience in facilitation and training

4. Finance and Grants Assistant (Bayelsa)

The Finance and Grants Assistant will assist in all areas of finance and grants management. Support and assist Project Manager to meet funding and grants requirements. The job holder will provide assistance in procurement activities for Bayelsa office and sub-grantees, making timely payments to vendors and for other project related expenses such as telephone, travel etc

Minimum Qualifications:

·         B.Sc. in Accounting or its equivalent is required at least one year experience in financial, admin and procurement with international NGO.

·         Knowledge of excel, word and PowerPoint

Applying for the jobs:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume/CV and cover letter on their suitability to: pactnigeriainfo@pactworld.org. The deadline for submission is close of business on Monday November 5, 2012. All CV’s/resume applications MUST be in either work format or PDF. Applicants MUST indicate the position applying for on the SUBJECT of the mail. Note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Salary will be based on experience.

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