FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Finance & Logistics Assistant

Requisition: 2018200351
Location: Dikwa, Ngala, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Field Coordinator

Project Description

  • Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
  • These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
  • FHI360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

Basic Functions

  • Under the direction of the Project Coordinator, the Finance & Logistics. Assistant performs recording keeping and payment transactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists in the accurate keeping of all financial transactions for the field site.
  • Prepare monthly financial report forms which accompany executed sub project documents.
  • Assists in the provision of logistic support for workshops and trainings.
  • Assists in the maintenance of an efficient records/storage of all office supplies.
  • Serves as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the office.
  • Coordinates all administrative and secretarial support services for the state office (as relevant).
  • Records minutes of staff meetings and circulates same amongst the staff of the state.
  • Assists with production of presentation materials for staff members.
  • Manages incentive payments for community volunteers and all field site transactions.
  • Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • University degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility.
  • Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

Knowledge, skills and Abilities:

  • Proven ability in accounting for medium, multifaceted programs
  • Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, community volunteers and recipients of assistance
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision coverage
  • Group life and AD&D insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Long-term disability
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Dependent life insurance
  • Business travel insurance
  • Supplemental personal accident insurance
  • Supplemental disability
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Pension plan

Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):

  • Public transportation program
  • On-site fitness center
  • Local credit union membership
  • Health and wellness program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
  • Bicycle subsidy
  • Legal assistance plan
  • Pet insurance

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Technical Officer, Youth Power Action ALHIV Study

Requisition: 2018200350
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor:  HQ Youth Power Action ALHIV Study Manager

Basic Functions

  • The Technical Officer, will work closely with the FHI 360 study manager and principal investigator located in FHI 360 headquarter (North Carolina, USA) and will be responsible for supporting study management, supervision and implementation of the technical intervention activities under study within Nigeria.
  • The Technical Officer will ensure that all deliverables are being met on time and with quality, and will perform all the responsibilities and duties related to supporting collaboration with the local implementing project, SIDHAS in the Akwa Ibom State Office and possibly Cross River State office, as well as with FHI 360 country office staff in Abuja and other stakeholders and creating linkages with local partners, and, relevant ministries, local government and private agencies.
  • This person will lead logistics for intervention implementation and serve as the liaison between FHI 360 HQ and the local research firm.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide Logistics support to the state offices focusing on reporting, distribution, shipping, storage and warehousing of commodities
  • Responsible for daily to day warehouse maintenance and security and escalates major issues/repairs/improvements to the Study Manager for support
  • Ensure that all required health inventory checks are conducted and all variances reconciled
  • To provide technical coordination in product selection, quality assurance, receipt of commodities and efficient storage and distribution systems.
  • Work with the Study Manager to direct outgoing or incoming health commodities distribution activities of Youth Power Action ALHIV study; ensure health commodities or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient manner and ensure that all required inventory checks are conducted and all variances reconciled.
  • Liaise on a regular basis with FHI 360 HQ and the selected local research firm on findings and reports.
  • Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

  • Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Education, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, and 5-8 years of experience with intervention implementation or management; or a Master’s degree in the same fields with 3 to 5 years’ experience.
  • Excellent communication and organization skills are critical for this position.

Desired experience:

  • Experience of procurement systems with an International Development Organization.
  • Experience with research or interventions for people living with HIV and/or adolescents is desired.
  • Experience in engaging and managing communications on USAID-funded projects, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), including International NGOs, and State and National government officials.
  • Experience in and working knowledge of HIV treatment and care service delivery in Nigeria.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision coverage
  • Group life and AD&D insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Long-term disability
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Dependent life insurance
  • Business travel insurance
  • Supplemental personal accident insurance
  • Supplemental disability
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Pension plan

Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):

  • Public transportation program
  • On-site fitness center
  • Local credit union membership
  • Health and wellness program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
  • Bicycle subsidy
  • Legal assistance plan
  • Pet insurance

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


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