WaterAid is a UK (United Kingdom) registered International nonprofit organization working to transform lives by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world's poorest communities. It supports local organizations to manage low cost, sustainable projects and also influence policy makers to secure the right of poor people to affordable water and sanitation services. If you are inspired to make a difference in the lives of people, this is an opportunity for you at its office in Abuja, Nigeria in the following roles:
- Finance Assistant
- Finance Officer
- Programme Support Manager (Ekiti)
POSITIONS DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
1. Finance Assistant
Provide support to Finance Unit in discharging basic finance activities in the WaterAid Nigeria office in compliance with WaterAid financial management policies and procedures
This role will support the Finance Officer and the Coordinator, Management Accounts in ensuring timely processing of payments to staff, statutory authorities and vendors; completeness and proper storage of financial documents for easy retrieval; preparation of timely and accurate financial reports and liaising with financial institutions on cash management issues.
Requirements
- The idea candidate would possess a degree in Accounting and between two to five years experience in a similar role.
- Candidates would also demonstrate strong experience and ability to successfully maintain relationships with both internal and external customers.
2. Finance Officer
This role requires a candidate with experiences that reflect a good understanding of how to promote a strong financial control environment while ensuring that organizational systems and processes are fit for purpose. The candidate will demonstrate experience with preparing timely and accurate financial reports; processing payments to staff, statutory authorities and vendors and with providing direct supervision to line staff.
Requirements
- Ideal candidate would possess a university degree in accounting and be registered as a student of any internationally recognized professional accounting body.
- The candidate would have at least five years experience performing finance or accounting responsibilities in a structured organization.
3. Programme Support Manager (Ekiti)
The role will coordinate support and coordinate activities of implementing partners towards delivering quality programmatic service delivery targets in water, sanitation and hygiene. The ideal candidate will have strong competencies in building and strengthening collaborations and partnership with community based organizations towards achievement of programme objectives.
Requirements
- Candidates for this role should have a university degree in the natural, engineering or social sciences and minimum five to seven years experience in a development program management role gained preferably in a non profit context.
- The ideal candidate will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and report writing skills, a sound understanding and experience working with and managing partnerships with civil society and governmental stakeholders to implement development projects.
Important Date
Deadline for submission of applications is 20 August 2013.
HOW TO APPLY?
Qualified and interested candidates should view the full job description (Finance Assistant, Finance Officer and Programme Support Manager (Ekiti)) and application pack (Finance Assistant, Finance Officer and Programme Support Manager (Ekiti)) and fill out the application form. Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for the positions need not apply Completed Electronic Application Forms should be e-mailed to hrnig@wateraid.org.
Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid’s application forms will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
