Finance and Administration Officer at WOCHAD Initiative

WOCHAD is a non-for-profit making community based organization working in Benue and Ebonyi States. The Organization which was registered with Cooperate Affairs Commission in 2007 is also registered with Federal, Benue and Ebonyi States Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. WOCHAD works directly with rural poor marginalized and disadvantaged Orphans, Disabled, The aged, Women especially young-mothers, widows, displaced person, the illiterate and young children in communities aimed at improving rural community livelihoods through the implementing development oriented programs including water, sanitation & Hygiene, improving sustainable agriculture, family economic employment, maternal health, child/orphan supports/education & scholarship, primary health care, sexuality and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS &TB, income generating activities, youth skilling programs, vocational training to enable employment creation, sustainable energy, human rights advocacy, food security, gender equality advocacy, young teen mother supports and institutional strengthening and development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer

Location: Abakaliki, Ebonyi
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities
Finance:

• Manage day-to-day financial operations of the nutrition project in line with donor and organizational policies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, cashbooks, vouchers, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and maintain proper filing of financial documents.
• Support internal and external audits and respond to audit queries.
• Ensure compliance with donor financial regulations and value-for-money principles.
• Process payments, staff advances, retirements, and vendor invoices in a timely manner.
• Support preparation of project budgets, budget tracking, and expenditure forecasts.

Administration:

• Provide administrative support to project staff, including logistics, travel, and meeting arrangements.
• Maintain asset registers, inventory, and office supplies.
• Support procurement processes in line with organizational and donor guidelines.
• Maintain personnel files, attendance records, and administrative documentation.
• Liaise with vendors, service providers, and relevant government offices as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in finance and administration roles within donor-funded health or nutrition projects.
• Familiarity with donor compliance requirements (USAID, UNICEF, FCDO, EU, etc.) is an added advantage.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software and MS Excel.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected] using "Application for M&E Assistant – Nutrition Project (Ebonyi State)" as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 16th December, 2025.

Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• A cover letter stating the position applied for (Finance/Admin officer – Nutrition Project) and highlighting relevant experience.
• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum of 3 pages) with at least two professional referees.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified women and persons with disabilities to apply