Finance Coordinator, Citizens’ Led Engagements on Judicial Accountability in Post Election Justice Delivery in Nigeria, (CLEAP Justice Project) – Abuja

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions, and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the below position within the organisation:

Finance Coordinator, Citizens’ Led Engagements on Judicial Accountability in Post Election Justice Delivery in Nigeria, (CLEAP Justice Project) – Abuja

The Finance Coordinator will ensure the financial and legal integrity of the organization within the framework of the policies and procedures established and the requirements of the local law. S/he will be involved in financial management of AAN and support in making key financial decisions on AAN projects as well as provide input into AAN annual plans and reports.

Person Specifications

Education/Qualifications

• First degree in Finance/ Accounting is essential.

• Membership of professional accounting body is desirable.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ work experience, four (4) of which should be in related finance field is essential.
• Experience in managing donor funded grants and supporting partner organisations is essential.
• Experience working in the INGO sector as an Accountant is desirable.

Skill/Abilities

• Strong financial expertise and familiarity in management and accounting practices.

• Project management skills.

• Ability to work with accounting software.
• Proven experience in implementing financial and administrative control systems.
• Proven skills in training and developing staff.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking, negotiation, and communications skills.

To apply, kindly complete relevant application form accessed from https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobsApplication form should be sent in an MSWord attachment to Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.

Please refer to the website – https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs for detailed job descriptions and application forms.

Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Finance Coordinator, CLEAP – Abuja

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 31st May 2023. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.

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