Finance, Grant and Administration Manager at Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF)

The Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF) is a Nigerian-led non-profit organization established by distinguished academics and seasoned development professionals with extensive expertise in maternal child health, adolescent reproductive health and youth economic empowerment. In response to the global movement for strengthen local leadership in Africa's development, LSDF plays a critical role in Nigeria's reproductive health landscape, traditionally dominated by international actors, by leveraging local expert- ise, global best practices, and strategic partnerships across public and private sectors. Its mission is to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through knowledge management, youth empowerment and the delivery of compassionate, comprehensive, stigma-free services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance, Grant and Administration Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Category: Fixed Term

Role Summary

• The Finance, Grants and Administration Manager is responsible for overseeing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• This role is vital to the organization's financial management and supports decision-making processes by providing accurate and timely financial information.
• Furthermore, the Manager will support the LSDF management in donor compliance, timely reporting, project document filing, and project management. This role will report to the Country Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Previous experience with local/international development organization is required.
• Proven experience in finance or accounting roles and grants management.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, grant compliance requirements, and best practices in financial management.
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, CPA, CFA) is required including 5 - 6 years previous experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in financial software, databases, and MS Excel; experience with cloud-based financial systems is a plus.
• Team player with good interpersonal/communication, documentation, and facilitation skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Strong supervisory skills and ability to work in a team will be a plus.
• Knowledge of donor compliance regulations, audit process and response to audit management letter.
• Experience in payroll management and collaboration with HR departments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to generate financial reports and meet set deadlines, and with good integrity.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter as a single Microsoft document to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 15th December, 2025.

Note

• Relevant files should be labelled accordingly.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• LSDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion