VACANCIES EXIST AT CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL INC

VACANCIES EXIST AT CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL INC

1.            Translators for English – Hausa   and English – Pidgin

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development firm based in Washington D.C seeks qualified oral translators for the anticipated USAID funded Cross-Sectoral Conflict assessment in Nigeria. This ten week assessment is expected to begin in mid-May 2014. All candidates must be available to travel to the North, Middle Belt, and Delta states.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English and fluency in Hausa or Pidgin, A minimum of 2 years of professional or academic experience as a translator, Competence in Microsoft word, prior experience with an international organization working in conflict prone settings in Nigeria is preferred.

Application Instructions

Please submit a CV and cover letter to: nigeriaconflictrecruit@gmail.com

By May 21^st 2014 to be considered. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling and only finalists will be contacted. Positions subject to award.

 

2.            Accounts Assistant

Chemonics international seeks qualified for a support position for a five – year civil society project funded by U.S Agency for international Development (USAID). The position will be based in Abuja.

Job Description

The Accounts Assistant primary responsibilities are making payments. Bank reconciliations, filling, photocopying, scanning and making cash/check deposits to the bank. The individual will assist the accountant with a variety of administrative and accounting tasks as directed.

Specific Duties of the Accounts Assistant

·         Classify receipt and disbursements in accordance with the Chemonics Chart of Accounts, and report project transactions using the project accounting software

·         Preparing monthly bank reconciliations, issuing checks for approved payments making e-payment calculating and paying the required taxes and social insurance to the proper authorities

·         Ensure that proper documentation per the policy manual is in place for each transaction before issuing payments.               

·         Review local expense reports for compliance with USAID and Federal Travel Regulations before reimbursement or travel advance reconciliation

·         Monitor and make necessary efforts to reduce accounts receivable and accounts payable balances

·         Ensure that the Chemonics accounting voucher checklist and procurement documentation checklist are followed before payments are made to vendors and staff in accordance with USIAD regulations and Chemonics procurement policies and procedures.

·         Maintain detailed and comprehensive accounting files for all project expenditures including but not limited to procurement, payroll, bank reconciliations, petty cash and other ad hoc reports ensuring that, at all times, financial records are kept in accordance with Chemonics policy and procedures as set forth in its Field Accounting manual (including scanning, photocopying, printing of accounting documents).

·         Conduct any other assignments as requested by supervisor

Qualification

·          S/he must have a minimum of a bachelors degree in accounting. Auditing and finance or Business Administration

·         One year post NYSC experience

·         S/he must have thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles theories , practices, and terminology

·         S/he must have excellent communication skills, including interpersonal skills, and should communicate well in written and oral English

·         S/he must have basic knowledge of Microsoft programs (i.e. Excel, Word).

·         S/he must be able to pay attention to details

·         S/he must be tolerant, respectful, and sensitive to Nigeria's culture

·         S/he must have the ability to work in a civil and cordial manner with staff and various stakeholders of the project

Application closing date 21^st May, 2014

Method of application:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward the full CV detailing all relevant professional experience and achievements, a cover letter detailing qualifications in relation to the position, and three professional references to: recruitment@nigeriasace.org