Center for Policy Research and Development Solutions (CPRDS) recruitment in Abuja, Nigeria

Center for Policy Research and Development Solutions (CPRDS) - A multidisciplinary development and project management consultancy engaged in policy research and development planning has engaged the services of the Center for Policy Research and Development Solutions (CPRDS) for the recruitment of suitable candidates to fill the position below:


Job Position: Finance Officer
Location: Abuja
Supervisor: Programme Manager
Job Summary

• Provide operational and programmatic support on strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget/financial management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.

• Design financial management procedures and tools.
• Specific project accounting.
• Carry out financial reporting to donors and clients.
• Prepare and manage project accounts
• Updating financial records and ensuring compliance with internal control procedures.
• Identify funding opportunities and coordinate fundraising activities.
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist in preparing relevant reports.
• Carry out other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

• Bachelors/HND in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration.
• Knowledge and experience in managing project finances.
• 2 - 5 years hands on experience on a similar job.
• Knowledge and application of quickbook and relevant accounting software.
• Experience working with NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, IDPs, private sector and government outfits.
• Ability to think strategically, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently as well as being a part of a team.
• Proven Information Technology skills including word processing, database application (excel), presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• Audit experience.
• Well developed written and oral communication skills.
  

• Provide programmatic support in the design of interventions and projects; proposal development, resource mobilisation and project implementation.

• Identify intervention areas and relevant partner organisations/individuals/groups.
• Conduct research, policy analysis and advocacy on the issues relating to the assignment.
• Prepare proposals and concept papers.
• Design strategies for raising funds for programmes and projects.
• Develop work plans and related budgets.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure efficient management of project financial resources by planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of project funds and ensuring successful financial project delivery.
• Organize events, conferences, workshops and seminars.
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist in preparing relevant reports.
• Carry out other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

• Masters/Bachelors degree preferably in social and management sciences.
• Knowledge and experience in initiating and managing development projects.
• 2 -5 years working experience with NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, IDPs, private sector and government outfits.
• Ability to think strategically, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently as well as being a part of a team.
• Proven Information Technology skills including word processing, database application (excel), presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• Well developed written and oral communication skills.

• Provide programmatic support in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation procedures and tools for various programmes/projects.

• Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving project outputs.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation indicators for projects.
• Suggest strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of projects by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.
• Support in coordinating across the various project components to ensure effective implementation of M & E procedures and tools.
• Provide periodic reports on all project activities.
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist in preparing relevant reports.
• Carry out other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

• Masters/Bachelors degree preferably in social and management sciences.
• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• 2 - 5 years' experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.
• Experience working with NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, IDPs, private sector and government outfits.
• Ability to think strategically, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently as well as being a part of a team.
• Proven Information Technology skills including word processing, database application (excel), presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• Well developed written and oral communication skills.