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Assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR) is a key
strategy in ensuring the humane and orderly movement of migrants.
It is an indispensable component of a migration management
approach which is intended to be mutually beneficial to migrants,
governments and other sectors of society affected by
migration.
IOM implements the AVRR which has well-tailored
reintegration measures supporting the socio-economic
integration of returnees in their country of origin. In
Nigeria, IOM has been providing reception and reintegration
assistance to returnees since 2002.
Under the AVRR programme, IOM intends to set up a
Microfinance Loan Program to be offered through a partnership
between a microfinance institution and delivered on a not – for
– profit basis. The program aims to provide access to safe and
affordable credit to beneficiaries under the AVRR program who
are engaged in micro-business. The loans will be personal loans
between NGN100, 000 – NGN 300,000 for terms up to 1 year with
an interest rate to be determined.
Successful continuation and sustainability of
micro-lending services will depend largely on the development
and application of appropriate lending methodologies and
portfolio management in a changing environment. The successful
candidate will be responsible for overall technical leadership
regarding.
Under the overall supervision of the chief of mission
(CoM) in Nigeria, and under the direct supervision of the Head
of Sub Office in Lagos and the Resource Management Officer in
Abuja, and in close coordination with the IOM Bern, the
successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of
the micro- credit program.
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Job Title: Finance Assistant – AVRR
Core
Functions/Responsibilities:
· Work with the AVRR team to receive or identify program
beneficiaries and conduct an initial assessment and checking
eligibility.
· Educate the beneficiaries about the impact the benefits of
microfinance to all sectors of the community.
· Assist clients complete loan applications, including preparing
budget and collecting supporting documentation.
- Verify invoices and ascertain that the equipment, supplies
or services they refer to were duly received or provided before
proceeding with payment request.
· Assist in monitoring and follow up including liaising with
MFI personal loans and collections.
· Support Liaison with relevant governmental, non-governmental
entities (NGOs), international organizations, micro-credit
institutions and as well as other relevant stakeholders.
· Assist on the researching, compiling and presenting information
on developments on microfinance and micro credit for successful
implementation of the AVRR project activities.
- Enter payments, receipts and non-cash vouchers in SAP.
- Ensure all supporting documentation and signatures are
obtained before finalizing vouchers.
- Maintains a filing system for vouchers.
- Assist in preparation of monthly / annual financial reports
for the mission and donor reports.
- Bring to the attention of the supervisor any relevant
financial, budgetary and administrative issues.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioural:
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b)
works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c)
promotes continuous learning: communicates clearly; d) takes
initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e)
plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g)
contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a
respectful office environment free of harassment and
retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation
and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs,
perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender
participation.
Technical:
a) Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders,
beneficiaries, and the broader
community to advance country office or regional objectives; b)
self-motivated, with a good work ethic; c) Ability to work
without supervision and possess excellent leadership skills; d)
A good knowledge of the micro-finance industry trends and
practices; e) Must exercise excellent communication,
interpersonal and customer service skills; f) Must be
courteous, tactful and work cooperatively with others; g) Must
be able to analyze situations and take effective action using
initiative, resourcefulness and good judgment. Must work
independently.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
a) University degree from an accredited academic institution in
Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration
preferably with a professional certification as chartered
accountant or certified public accountant; b) four years of
relevant experience in finance, accounting and budgeting; c)
working experience in the area of microfinance (microcredit
projects) highly desirable; d) demonstrated experience in or
familiarity with NGO environment and/or working with vulnerable
populations; e) excellent level of computer literacy; f)
knowledge of IPSAS and SAP highly desirable; g) knowledge of
IOM accounting system, software and procedure a distinct
advantage.
Language:
Thorough knowledge of written and spoken English.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications
to email
address iomnigeriahr@iom.inton or
before 10 April, 2015.
In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only
accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page
specifying the motivation for application, addressed
to The Chief of Mission, International
Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a
subject line VN2015_06 (O) -NAT Finance
Assistant-AVRR.
All applications should include a functional e-mail address,
mobile number/s and detailed curriculum vitae
(CV).Please note this position is open to Nigerian
nationals and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.The applicant must be able to live and work
in Lagos