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Key responsibilities:

• Confirm reception of all documents from Yobe office against dispatch checklist received;
• Receive all hardcopies of accountancy supporting documents/files from Yobe field office;
• Check that all invoices and their amounts are present as from their reception and the coherence with the accountancy in Saga;
• Check the nature of the document and its presentation (photocopy, original, pro forma, translation, date, signature, stamp, terms used, accuracy of calculations, etc.);
• Check to ensure all analytical codes, amounts and other details on supporting document corresponds with information on SAGA for all closed months;
• Prepare a report for progress of work done and feedback on issues identified to be shared with Abuja and field staff;
• Ensure all scanned supporting documents verified are archived on the E-archiving platform;
• Labelling of hardcopies of supporting documents and proper archiving in and retrieval from finance archive room;
• To ensure the maintenance of segregated filing system for PAYE & WHT for the base;
• Retrieval of all necessary documentation needed for spot checks and audits;
• Collaborate with relevant persons to provide additional documentation/explanation for audit checks where necessary;
• Follow up on implementation of recommendations provided by auditors in review of subsequent month’s documentation;
• Identify and flag all compliance issues and possible financial risk that may arise from supporting documentations reviewed;
• Draft financial lines for new grants using the nomenclature file for the review of Finance Specialist;
• Export SAGA expenses per grant for bi-weekly BFU preparation.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor equivalent in Accounting/Finance;
• Basic knowledge of donor rules;
• Knowledge of Nigeria statutory rules and requirement;
• Organized with time management and planning skills;
• Sense of confidentiality;
• Strong computer skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Ability to manage and follow work plans;
• Good interpersonal skills (communication, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, be a team player);
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a finance and administration-related role;
• Experience in a non-governmental organization is preferred;
• Experience with donor-funded programs would be appreciated.

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Key responsibilities:

• Participate in the design of programme Monitoring and Evaluation tools (registers, reporting templates, data bases, etc.) to track WASH projects;
• In collaboration with WASH stakeholders and relevant ACF staff, ensure timely data collection, compilation and reporting according to programme M&E plan;
• Conduct monthly data analysis and prepare monthly programme monitoring reports;
• Ensure the programme database is updated regularly;
• Support programme feedback meetings to communities, facilities and authorities;
• Support the MEAL Manager to implement the Data Quality Assurance system including the conduct of data quality assessments according to the M&E plan;
• Support the MEAL Manager in data management for assessments, analysis, surveys, evaluations and other research as required;
• Plan, forecast and facilitate the production and supply of M&E tools and materials to supported sites;
• Support the MEAL Manager to monitor WASH projects across all target communities and communicate findings and progress to Program Managers;
• Participate in evaluation of WASH projects, focusing on data management of evaluation datasets;
• Support the dissemination and use of evaluation and research reports and propose changes for improvement to the WASH Team;
• Support coordination of WASH projects monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reviews and reports as required;
• Participate in dissemination of program information to communities, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders through a regular feedback mechanism;
• Support the management of the beneficiary complaints and feedback mechanism database;
• Update shared drive and project team space with program monitoring documents regularly.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Rural Development, Business, Administration, Statistics, Demography or related subject, with previous experience working in humanitarian projects;
• 2-3 years previous experience with local or international NGOs;
• Previous experience with WASH, and Nutrition and Health projects;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel or other statistical package. e.g; SPSS, STATA, ODK;
• Fluency in English, Hausa and Kanuri;
• Ability to work in partnership with government and development partners;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work within a team setting;
• Independence, adaptability and flexibility;
• Excellent communication skills including report writing.