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TSHIP NGO Job Vacancies in Sokoto and Bauchi, November 2011

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TSHIP NGO Job Vacancies in Sokoto and Bauchi, November 2011
TSHIP is firmly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and fair employment practices, both of which are integral parts of the project’s recruitment and employment policies. When there is a vacancy, TSHIP recruits by placing a job announcement in widely-distributed publications.
Each announcement includes a description of the position, the qualifications required, the procedure for applying, and other pertinent information. Copies of announcements are also available in this section of the TSHIP website. What follows is general information about the types of employment opportunities currently available at TSHIP.




JOB TITLE: SENIOR FINANCE & GRANTS COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
JOB LOCATION: BAUCHI (1), SOKOTO (1)
JOB TYPE: FULL TIME
VACANCY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Finance & Grants Compliance Specialist (Snr. F&GS) provides objective assurance that TSHIP project state office business risk are evaluated and managed appropriately and effectively.  TSHIP project business risks are managed appropriately and the organization’s risk management and internal control framework are operating effectively. The person in collaboration with the state office Finance and Administration Specialist (F&AS) is responsible for coordinating, leading, managing and evaluating all financial and administrative functions of the state office and working closely with the Director of Finance & Support Services (DF&SS) provides objective assurance.The Senior Finance & Grants Specialist (Snr. F&GS) actively reviews the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information, the systems established by the organization to ensure compliance with TSHIP policies and procedures, JSI/donor policies and regulations and USG and host country laws and regulations.

SKILL SET    
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others; role requires serving multiple constituencies and moving initiatives forward.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Display cultural, gender, religion and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• The position also requires superior organizational skills to prioritize and multitasking of varied objectives and duties, and the ability to effectively interpret and communicate accounting and financial issues to others.
• Ability to work independent with minimal supervision and no maintain flexibility in working hours
• Expert skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Quick Books or similar accounting package; comfortable in a Windows PC environment

This job description may be modified from time to time at the discretion of the management.
• Minimum of a Master degree in Finance or Accounting or Business Administration.
• ACA or CAN or ACCA or equivalent designation desired
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations and past International Development sector experience are preferred.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written English communication skills
• Experience interacting with senior management/leadership regarding internal compliance, control and best practices concepts.
• At least five years in a financial management capacity entailing supervision and mentoring and coaching of staff, management of accounting, budgeting and financial reporting, including management of donor funding sources and US government grants.




JOB TITLE: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION  ASSISTANT
JOB LOCATION: BAUCHI (1), SOKOTO (1)
JOB TYPE: FULL TIME
FUNCTIONS/KEY RESULTS EXPECTED
• Contribute to managing information flow and efficient access to information by providing regular content for the TSHIP website and intranet site;
• Implement state-level KM support activities promoting health care systems strengthening and build capacity within appropriate state institutions to develop and implement KM strategies
• Assist in developing content (reports, stories, best practices, summaries of activities, calendars of events) for dissemination internally or externally;
• Perform other duties as required
• Initiate and maintain an up-to-date project library at the state level
• Lead the development and maintenance of state-level project dissemination lists
• Work closely with state M&E, and SO teams to monitor progress towards the delivery of program outputs, illustrating impact and providing evidence on a quarterly basis, by ensuring strategic reporting in appropriate formats for diverse audiences.
• Ensure all state-level generated program documentation including consultancy reports, trip reports, and printed materials are presented in the required TSHIP format ensuring compliance with the TSHIP visual identity and style guidelines. (All reports must be captured for inclusion in the document database).
• Build helpdesk knowledge base on technical issues, solutions, questions and answers;

 VACANCY SKILL SET  & EDUCATION:
• Bachelors degree and three years of publications dissemination, communications coordination, or writing experience
• Ability to work independently and manage various projects in a team setting
• Graphics design proficiency, including Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDraw
• Excellent written and verbal English skills required
• Ability to work well as part of a team and ability to work with limited supervision
• Familiarity with social media and other technology that may serve as useful dissemination tools
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office applications and internet research skills

VACANCY EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with USAID and/or other donor agencies highly desirable
• Knowledge of MNCH/FP/RH issues

Work experience
3-4years

How to apply
Interested candidates should send application letters and recent curriculum vitae before the deadline to: http://www.tshipnigeria.org/About/current-vacancies.htm

JSI is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our web site www.tshipnigeria.org  for more details on the organization.

Vacancy deadline: TUESDAY 14TH, NOVEMBER, 2011

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