Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) Job Vacancies in Abuja, Nigeria - 2nd November 2016

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. We are seeking qualified candidates for the vacant job positions in Abuja below:


Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Borno
Job Description
The Project Accountant Under the technical leadership of the Project Coordinator, will be responsible for accounting and finance and overall operational administration for the state office and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of UNHCR with the, objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.
Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1-2 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in office management and administration.
• CPA, ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required.
• Experience in managing financial records of donor-funded organizations, and familiarity with donor and local contractual procedures is an advantage
• Well-developed computer skills
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

• The Project Coordinator will under the supervision of the Project Manager be responsible for overall coordination and supporting activities in the intervention states towards delivery of protection support to IDPs through Profiling and provision of psycho-social and other support to SGBV victims and survivors in the assigned states.

• BA/S in relevant field required; MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience working on the development, implementation, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; general program management experience require
• Prior experience implementing any form of protection support is required, preferably in a camp setting.
• Experience with providing health and non - health interventions and multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required strongly preferred.
• Experience with running assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts required.
• Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
• Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

• The Project Director will be responsible for leading and supporting a variety of crosscutting functions within the AHNi Projects, ensure and improve upon the efficiency of the project’s implementation, internal operating procedures among other tasks.
• The position will require significant daily coordination among departments, state offices, and the AHNi HQ.

• Medical degree and postgraduate qualification in international health or related discipline
• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in malaria control in Africa, including some at international level.
• Prior experience working for an international NGO strongly preferred.
• Experience and good working knowledge of USAID, Global Fund and other US Government organizations' rules and regulations required
• Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

• Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.
• AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.