Propcom Mai-karfi, a six-year project
working to improve the livelihoods of Nigeria’s rural poor
through targeted market initiatives, is seeking a
high-performing, results-oriented professional to serve as
Finance and Administration Manager.
Propcom Mai-karfi aims to increase
incomes for 500,000 poor Nigerians, including 50% women, by
enhancing employment opportunities and improving productivity
in selected agricultural and other rural markets in northern
Nigeria. Propcom Mai-karfi, which runs
through December 2017,
is managed by GRM International, in partnership with Technoserve,
for the UK Department for International Development.
Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
(Maternity Cover)
The current Finance and Administration
Manager will be going on maternity leave and thus we need a
temporary Finance and Administration Manager for a maximum of
six months from mid-March 2015
The Finance and Administration Manager
will lead the Finance and Administration team.
Responsibilities will include:
Financial
Management:
• Monitor expenditures against programme budget
• Track monthly expenditures against forecast and work plan
budgets making adjustments as required by conducting bi-monthly
programme-wide activity review and reviewing fund requests
accordingly.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and quarterly budgets for
the programme management unit (GRM Nigeria Office)
• Work with the programme management office to review and
verify monthly invoices to DFID.
• Ensure and weekly monthly accounts are complete and
accurate
• Work closely with Team Leader and Director on resource
management, conducting relevant analysis to provide information
for resource decisions
• Oversee all project accounts through the effective management
of the Finance Officer
• Ensure all accounting and reconciliatory functions of the
programme are aptly executed ensuring a clear audit trail
according to GRM and DFID approved guidelines through effective
supervision of the programme Cash Officer and the Finance
Manager
• Ensure the appropriate use of programme codings and the up to
date documentation and reconciliation of all programme
expenditure and PVs.
• Manage staff payroll as well as monthly deductions and
remittances.
• Manage all programme banking requirements ensuring that clear
audit trails are left of all transactions.
Contracts and Grants Management
• Facilitate the evaluation of tenders and contract
negotiations with service providers including all provisions
for rent
• Review and finalise TORs and related documents for all
tenders
• Ensure the existence and implementation of clear programme
contracting guide lines
• Ensure all approved contracts and grants are in line with set
programme contacting and grant management guidelines.
• Oversee the implementation of facilitation fund (FF) and
grant fund (GF)
• Liaise with the Intervention Managers on the monitoring of
performance and timely submission of deliverables as agreed by
contract and grant terms of agreements
• Ensure the existence and utilization of effective contracts
and grants tracking and management systems
General Operations
• Oversee the consistent smooth running of office
facilities at all times by supervising the effective management
of the Operations and Finance team.
• Coordinate all programme HR and personnel matters and actions
through the programme Personnel Manager
• Oversee all IT, security and logistics requirements of the
programme in accordance with set programme guidelines as well
as DFID and GRM guidelines.
IV. Required Skills &
Experience:
The Finance and Administration Manager should have;
• A Master’s degree or similar qualification in Business,
Economics or similar;
• Substantial experience in managing and administering
development projects
• Familiarity with project management, budgeting and other
systems
• Well-developed organizational skills and the ability to
combine attention to detail with a view of strategic
priorities
• Knowledge of contracting regulations, contract procedures and
reporting requirements
• Experience in managing, coaching and leading a team within
the international development projects sector
• Previous accounting experience
• Previous international development project experience is
highly desirable
In return we offer:
• A friendly and team-based working environment in
Abuja
• Opportunity to collaborate with national and international
colleagues
• Opportunity to make a vital contribution to an innovative
Nigerian development programme
• A competitive salary with benefits
The role is based in Abuja.
Applications are encouraged from all
those who can clearly demonstrate sound evidence of success
and a passion for development in Nigeria.
How to Apply
Please send your CV (maximum of three pages), full
details of two referees, salary history and a 1 page covering
letter outlining how your skills and competencies match the
requirements of this post
to: FAMrecruit@propcommaikarfi.org